Become an InstallationMaster Certified Professional

Certified Professionals are individuals involved in the fenestration industry with valid non-field experience who have attained the program credential by successfully completing the InstallationMasters^® certification exam.

The InstallationMasters^® Training and Certification Program offers information on industry-accepted installation practices and other critical information related to the window and exterior glass door installation business. The program offers training in subject matter even experienced individuals might not otherwise obtain.

Individuals will be exposed to numerous topics related to both new construction and replacement installation of residential and light commercial windows and exterior glass doors. The training focuses on understanding windows and doors as well as current installation practices of these products. The training will provide individuals the opportunity to gain the knowledge necessary to perform their work in a satisfactory manner. Training involves subjects that range from initial site inspection to final cleaning and maintenance of installed product.

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How to Register

Individuals participating in an InstallationMasters Training and Certification Program class sponsored by an InstallationMasters accredited instructor must fill out and submit the registration form along with the following registration materials to the accredited instructor who will be teaching the class.

Registration and Eligibility Verification Form – Human Resources Representative or Corporate Executive must verify that certification candidate has a minimum of one year of field experience physically installing window/door on job sites
Printed or electronic photo of certification candidate (clear headshot)
A copy of a valid, signed government-issued photo identification card (driver license, passport, etc.)
Full non-refundable registration fee made payable to the instructor teaching the class

Registration Steps:

Step 1: Review the list of upcoming classes on our site. If none of these classes meet your needs, contact one of our Accredited Instructors for specific requests.

Step 2: Complete the applicable registration form and submit to your instructor with payment information.

Step 3: The instructor will submit all of the class information to FGIA for processing (approximately two to four weeks prior to the class date). FGIA staff will send each participant a registration confirmation email once the class is confirmed.

Virtual Participants

If you are participating in a virtual class, FGIA staff will send an email with your login confirmation and instructions on how to schedule the exam in the Learning Center at least a week prior to the class.

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Programs & Curriculum

There are currently three separate segments of the InstallationMasters program available which are listed below, each of which address water management, installation materials and components, installation practices for various fenestration frame styles and shapes, job site safety, product performance and operator types, and more through classroom training.

To learn more about the training program, please refer to the InstallationMasters Program Handbook.

Note: Upon request, Spanish versions of the certification exam can be provided. All other training materials, including the manual, are currently only available in English.

Combined Training & Certification Program

Released in 2021, and previously referred to as the Original program, this updated combined segment covers both new construction and replacement window and door installation, and is based on:

AAMA 2400-10 – Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in Open Stud Frame Constructions for Low Wind/Water Exposure
AAMA 2410-13 – Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with an Exterior Flush Fin Over an Existing Window
ASTM E2112 – Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
FMA/AAMA 100-12 – Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Flanges or Mounting Fins in Wood Frame Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions
FMA/AAMA/WDMA 500-16 – Standard Practice for the Installation of Mounting Flange Windows into Walls Utilizing Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) with a Separate Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB)
FMA/AAMA/WDMA 2710-20 – Guidelines for the Full Frame Replacement of Windows without Removal of External Brick Veneer

Installers complete a two-day class and written exam to become certified. For instructors, a five-day class and written exam are required.

The Original Program training materials have been sunset as of July 1, 2021.

Replacement Training & Certification Program

Released in 2017 and updated in 2020, this segment focuses on replacement and retrofit applications, and the content is based on:

ASTM E2112 – Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
AAMA 2410-13 – Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with an Exterior Flush Fin Over an Existing Window

Installers complete a one-day class and written exam to become certified. For instructors, a four-day class and written exam are required.

New Construction Training & Certification Program

Released in 2019, this segment focuses on new construction window and door installation, and the content is based on:

AAMA 2400-10 – Standard Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in Open Stud Frame Constructions for Low Wind/Water Exposure
ASTM E2112 – Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights
FMA/AAMA 100-12 – Standard Practice for the Installation of Windows with Flanges or Mounting Fins in Wood Frame Construction for Extreme Wind/Water Conditions
FMA/AAMA/WDMA 500-16 – Standard Practice for the Installation of Mounting Flange Windows into Walls Utilizing Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) with a Separate Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB)

Installers complete a one-day class and written exam to become certified. For instructors, a four-day class and written exam are required.

Training Manuals

If you are a Certified Installer interested in receiving a print version of the digital InstallationMasters brochure file, contact [email protected].

Item	Price
InstallationMasters Training Manual*	$65.00
InstallationMasters Combined Program Training Manual*	$70.00
InstallationMasters Replacement Program Training Manual*	$70.00
InstallationMasters New Construction Training Program Manual*	$70.00

*A training manual is included with class registrations.

Eligibility Requirements

InstallationMasters Certified Professional candidates are individuals involved in the fenestration industry with valid non-field experience and knowledge who are seeking certification through this program and wish to take the InstallationMasters certification exam.

Individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria may participate in the Certified Professional program:

Three or more years of experience as an instructor, teacher or trainer in the field of building products and technology and/or three or more years of construction experience
Three or more years of experience working for a fenestration manufacturer in engineering, product design, project management or field services or three or more years as a manufacturer’s representative
Three or more years of experience working in a fenestration testing laboratory installing/testing products and/or three or more years working as a team leader, project manager or supervisor in a fenestration testing laboratory
Three or more years employed with an installation material manufacturer and/or three or more years employed as a fenestration consultant

Certified Professional candidates must complete classroom or virtual training sponsored by an InstallationMasters accredited instructor (one day for New Construction only and Replacement Only Programs; two days for the Combined Program), plus pass the final exam with at least a 70 percent to receive the credential certificate (valid for four years).