May 22, 2023

To recognize its members’ objectives and the needs of today’s design world in an ever-changing kitchen and bath industry, changes have been made to the longstanding NKBA Certification Program. This includes revisions to the CKBD program, the CMKBD program and changes program-wide. The NKBA remains one of the industry’s leaders in delivering the most current educational resources and certification programs for design professionals — and this restructuring is a reflection of the association’s commitment to provide its members with the information and education they need, today.

Changes to the CKBD Program

• Participants must be an NKBA member to apply.
• It’s FREE to apply.
  • Applications are accepted year-round (rolling)
• The entire program is completed online (study material to exams)
• Required exams are offered in the Spring and Fall period during designated times.
  • Exams do not need to be completed in any specific order.
• Newly designed CKBD appellation digital image and certificates.

Changes to the CMKBD Program

• Candidates must have maintained their CKBD status for six consecutive years before applying.
• It’s FREE to apply online.
• Once approved, candidates will have one full year to validate the Eligibility Requirements that fall under Education, Professional, Work Experience, Master Portfolio Review and Master Profile criteria
• Newly designed CMKBD appellation digital image and certificates. 

Program-Wide Changes

• Qualified candidates are based on education and work experience.
• The NKBA has created a specific curriculum track for each type of qualifying candidate.
• Purchase includes necessary coursework to complete the program and support by means of tutorials, instructional videos, practice exams, additional resources and much more.
• Candidates may complete the program in 12 months or less.
• Access to a Learning Management System(LMS) platform, separate from the NKBA website.
• The educational curriculum is aligned with current industry standards.

To learn more about the NKBA Certification Program, click here for the original article on the NKBA website.

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