FenestrationMasters

Courses and exams may be purchased separately; however, most certification candidates find that purchasing these as a bundle is most cost effective, as there is a $50 savings. Members receive significant discounts on all courses, exams and study materials (though participants are not required to be members to enroll). 

Group discounts are also available.

See pricing details below:

¹ Each purchase is for one additional launch of the practice exam.
² Up to two additional attempts are permitted within the applicable subscription period (12 or 15 months). Failure to complete the exam requirements within these timeframes may require a new subscription purchase.
³ The Study Notebook is provided FREE with the purchase of a course subscription.
⁴ Read-only access to the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library is available, upon request, to candidates who have purchased a course subscription and exam bundle. Candidates must also sign a license agreement prior to activation of read-only access to the library. Access to the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library is available for the duration of the paid subscription only.
⁵ Print-only access to the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library is available, for an additional fee, to candidates who have purchased a course subscription and exam bundle. Candidates must sign a license agreement prior to activation of print-only access to the library. Access to the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library is available for the duration of the paid subscription only.
^** Handling fee will apply for all FenestrationMasters purchases, including the course subscriptions, re-examination, recertification and study materials. **

Need to train your whole staff? FGIA offers discounts for group orders. From sales and marketing to engineering and management, this training covers the full scope of the fenestration and glazing industry. The more you purchase, the more you save!

• One free course with the purchase of five courses
• Two free courses with the purchase of ten courses

FGIA members also receive reduced course and certification exam pricing (though participants are not required to be members to enroll).

To enroll two or more people, email [email protected] with names and contact information for each of your staff members who plan to participate. For questions regarding group discounts, contact us.

Terms & Conditions

1. All quantity purchases and redemption of free subscriptions/exams must be handled through FGIA staff by contacting [email protected].
2. Free subscriptions/exams are determined based on the lowest subscription/exam value purchased. For instance, if both FenestrationMaster and FenestrationAssociate subscriptions are purchased, the free subscriptions will be for the FenestrationAssociate level/coursework.
3. All subscriptions expire 12 months after activation date.
4. All sales are final. No refunds. No exchanges.

FGIA staff is available to discuss the best plan for your staff, answer questions and provide information to include in your training budget. Contact us to learn more.

Group 1

• Window Selection
• Requirements of NAFS-22 Standard (and variances from earlier editions) including the NAFS Canadian Supplement
• Specialty Tests (blast, impact, tornado, acoustics)
• Skylights for Daylighting; Selection and Application Guide for Plastic Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing (PSSG-20)

Group 2

• Glass Selection
• Insulating Glass Systems

Group 3

• Profile Performance and Material Considerations
• Coatings and Finishes

Group 4

• Hardware, Weatherstrip and Weatherseals
• Sealants and Adhesives Used during Factory Fabrication

Group 5

• Code Requirements
  • History of the I-Codes & Current Requirements
  • AAMA Certification and I-Code Compliance
  • Special Code Requirements: ADA, WOCD, fire safety, safety glazing
• Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance
  • ICC energy code requirements and Energy Star requirements
  • Thermal Performance Certification versus Testing
• Canadian Codes and Energy
• National Building Coe of Canada (NBC) and relevant provincial building codes
• National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB)
• Compliance pathways and requirements for fenestration products

Group 6

• Installation
  • Commercial Installation Standard Practice
  • Residential Installation
  • Flashing
• Field Testing and Forensic Evaluation
• Fenestration Anchorage

Group 7

• Aluminum Curtain Wall Design 
• Aluminum Storefronts and Entrances
• Energy and the Architectural Fenestration Industry

Course Curriculum

To attain the FenestrationMasters professional certification, both the curriculum and certification exam must be successfully completed. The online education format allows professionals to complete the coursework and exam at their convenience, simply through access to any computer with an internet connection. Courses cover a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements. The complete course groupings list all of the topics that are offered.

Course Completion Requirements

All FenestrationAssociate® and FenestrationMaster® candidates must complete the online courses in the prescribed order. Groups 1-7 includes 19.5 hours of core course content that will apply for both the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster levels. FenestrationMaster candidates must also complete 3.5 hours of advanced courses in Groups 3 through 7.

Certification Requirements

Certification candidates must complete all applicable coursework and take the exam within 12 months of enrollment. In addition to completing each lesson’s post-assessment, each lesson needs to be played in its entirety for that lesson to show as complete. Upon completion of coursework, candidates will be able to schedule their online proctored certification exam through the FGIA Learning Center. Learn more about the exam process here. 

Each credential level has its own certification exam.

Those who successfully pass the exam will receive materials reflecting the level of certification achieved (either FenestrationAssociate or FenestrationMaster), including authorization to utilize letter designations (FMPC^® for FenestrationMaster Professional Certification and FAPC^® for FenestrationAssociate Professional Certification). The certification for each credential is valid for four years, and candidates must meet requirements to become recertified.

The AIA accepts the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as 12 and 14.5 LUs/HSWs for the 2.0 version and 19.5 and 23 LUs/HSWs for the the 3.0 version, respectively. Completion of the courses allows professionals to fulfill most of the annual requirement for AIA continuing education (18 LU/12 HSW hours), while also earning a professional certification.

In addition to AIA education offerings, FGIA is an International Code Council (ICC) approved provider offering FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as 1.2 and 1.45 continuing education credits for the 2.0 version and 1.95 and 2.3 continuing education credits for the 3.0 version, respectively, which may be self reported to the ICC.

All AIA-accredited, FGIA-approved courses allow architects, specifiers and other professionals to expand their knowledge of the fenestration industry. For more information, contact [email protected].

Anyone interested in the fenestration industry may take courses through the FenestrationMasters training program. If you are seeking professional certification, you will need to meet the following criteria upon completion of coursework. There are two different credentials available. FenestrationMaster candidates are expected to complete in-depth coursework, while FenestrationAssociate candidates must complete subject matters covered in overview courses. To achieve either level of certification, successful completion of  the exam is required.

FenestrationMaster (advanced-level certification)

Any one of the following will fulfill the prerequisite requirement. These qualifications must be met by the time the exam is completed (within 12 months of when the subscription is purchased).

• 4 years fenestration product-related experience and either a Professional Engineering license or 4-year degree in engineering, architecture or applied sciences
• 5 years fenestration product-related experience and one year as a credentialed FenestrationAssociate
• 6 years fenestration product-related experience

FenestrationAssociate (entry-level certification)

• No minimum education or experience is required to be eligible for this level

Though each candidate learns differently, there are several items available to get the most out of the courses and to successfully prepare for the exam. New, separate versions of the Candidate Guide, Study Notebook and FenestrationMasters Virtual Library are available to accommodate those enrolled in the original curriculum as well as those enrolled in a FenestrationMasters 3.0 subscription.

Candidate Guide

The Candidate Guide explains how the program works, from the necessary steps to become certified to what materials may be utilized during the exam. The Guide also includes sample exam questions and answers.

• Candidate Guide – FM 2.0 Version
• Candidate Guide – FM 3.0 Version

Study Notebook

The Study Notebook provides FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster candidates with a printable reference to the courses, as well as a place to take notes to aid in preparing for the exam. This resource is provided to existing candidates for FREE to show our appreciation for their support of the program.

FenestrationMasters Virtual Library

Candidates who purchase a course subscription and exam bundle receive complimentary 12-month, read-only access to the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library, which includes electronic versions of over 50 technical documents referenced in the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster curriculum. 

Additionally, candidates may purchase access to a printer-friendly version of the Virtual Library, enabling them to print these documents in order to study for the exam, and to bring into the exam as reference material. View pricing here. 

A license agreement must be completed for the electronic-only and the print-enabled access options of the FenestrationMasters Virtual Library. To learn more about available resources and study materials, contact [email protected].

Upon successful completion of the FenestrationAssociate or FenestrationMaster (advanced-level) coursework, candidates must complete the exam to achieve either level of certification. FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster online exams are available via a remote proctor, so candidates can sit for the exam from the comfort of their own computer.

Exam Process

Online proctored certification exams may be scheduled through the FGIA Learning Center. Each credential level has its own certification exam. Download the Exam Day Manual to learn more. 

Failed Exams

If a minimum passing score of 70 is not achieved on the initial exam attempt, up to two additional attempts are permitted no more than 90 days from the initial attempt. 

If needed, a three-month course subscription extension may be purchased to aid in studying for the additional exam attempts. After three failed attempts, a new 12-month subscription and exam must be purchased. The full coursework must be completed again before another exam may be scheduled.

Exam Pricing

View the pricing for FenestrationMaster and FenestrationAssociate subscription and exam purchase options here.

Note: Exams may not be purchased separately unless the candidate has an active course subscription.

For Current Certified Professionals

The updated and re-designed FenestrationMasters recertification 2.0 course is now available for purchase, featuring more interactive and engaging content. The revised coursework includes updated content reflecting current technical documents and standards as well as code requirements in a redesigned, more interactive platform. The modules incorporate new information from any documents that have been updated and/or published since the FM 2.0 program release, such as the latest version of the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS-22) and AAMA PSSG-20, Selection and Application Guide for Plastic Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing, an FGIA document.

All 2.0 recertification course modules will apply to both the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster level content.

The FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster professional certification credentials are valid for four years, and the certification can be renewed for an additional four-year period by completing the following requirements. A comprehensive explanation of the necessary steps for recertification can be found in the Recertification Guide.

• Purchase recertification bundle
• Complete coursework and related post-assessments (quizzes)
• For FenestrationMaster certified professionals, complete industry engagement credits
• Submit recertification application

Recertification Bundles

Candidates may purchase the relevant recertification bundle, which includes required coursework and application processing. Certified professionals can only purchase the recertification bundle for their current credential: FenestrationAssociate certified professionals must order the FenestrationAssociate recertification bundle, and FenestrationMaster certified professionals must order the FenestrationMaster recertification bundle.

Recertification Coursework

The full course runtime is five hours for both the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster recertification courses. Coursework must be completed in the prescribed order within one year from purchase and prior to the expiration of the current certification.

Industry Engagement Credits – FenestrationMaster Certified Professionals Only

FenestrationMaster certified professionals must additionally complete 25 credits of industry engagement requirements during the recertification cycle. The industry engagement requirement is intended to reflect industry activities in which the certified professional participated. Certified professionals may track elective requirement fulfillments in the Industry Engagement Credit Tracking Matrix.