HBI is excited about its certification protocols for instructors and students.  HBI has partnered with The Ohio State University for the instructor online certification course and with NOCTI for the student certification through online testing.  If your instructor and students become certified, your program is eligible for credentialing.

Instructor Certification:  
HBI offers instructor industry certification to ensure consistency in instructor teaching/training methodologies and knowledge competency when teaching to the HBI skill standards contained throughout the Residential Construction Academy Series curriculum.  If an instructor chooses not to take the course, their students are still eligible for HBI student certification. Instructor Certification is valid for five years.

Student Certification:  
Student certification will be administered through the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) in specific trade areas.  All tests are based on industry standards as are the materials contained in the Residential Construction Academy Series.  The testing available for the current school year includes Basic Principles for Construction, Carpentry, HVAC,  House Wiring and Facilities Maintenance.  Plumbing and Masonry will be available in the near future.  Certification is available for secondary and postsecondary levels. 

Program Credentialing:  
HBI has instituted a revised and enhanced credentialing process.  If your institution was previously credentialed under the prior program, that process is no longer being utilized.  HBI will consider your program for credentialing provided the instructor and students are participating in the HBI certification process (see above).  HBI is no longer issuing student completion certificates. For information about credentialing contact HBI via email at certification@hbi.org.