Career Details

Certified Rug Specialist

Description

The Certified Rug Specialist (CRS) Certification Program focuses on the advanced technical study of Oriental and specialty rugs, and is the only certification of its kind offered in the nation.

Certifying Organization

Restoration Industry Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Restorer

Certifying Organization

Restoration Industry Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Environmental Professional in Training

Certifying Organization

Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Water Loss Specialist

Certifying Organization

Restoration Industry Association

Type

C - Specialty

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