Roofing credentials and courses, straight from the providers

The four programs side by side

NRCA ProCertification

NRCA describes ProCertification as its national program for validating installation knowledge and performance across roof systems and roles. The shingle installer credential shows how it works. To qualify for the asphalt shingle systems installer certification, a worker needs at least 18 months of experience installing asphalt shingle systems, including flashings and valleys, with the most recent work inside the past 12 months, and the employer validates that experience.

Candidates take a 60-question multiple-choice online exam with an audio component, then complete a skills assessment. There are two routes: work through set tasks on a mockup with a Qualified Assessor, or submit photos and videos of the tasks for an assessor to review. The certification is valid for three years, and renewal requires training during the cycle. NRCA lists the initial fee at $799 for members and $1,599 for nonmembers, with renewal at $199 and $399.

NRCA's events calendar also has in-person safety training in Elgin, Illinois: a Fall Protection Trainer Course for Roofing on November 4-5, 2026, Basic Rooftop Propane Torch Training on November 18, 2026, and CERTA train-the-trainer sessions on November 19, 2026, and April 8, 2027. The NRCA home page describes the virtual CERTA program as a 10-hour accreditation course on how to teach torch safety.

Haag Certified Inspector

Haag, a forensic engineering firm, runs certification programs alongside online and classroom seminars, according to its main site. Its certified inspector overview sets out three tracks, each an intensive three-day course for intermediate-level professionals:

• Residential Roofs: steep-slope roof types from composition and wood to tile, slate and metal, how hail and wind interact with them, inspection safety, roof area calculations and codes. Prerequisite: at least 100 sloped-roof inspections as the primary inspector.
• Commercial Roofs: low-slope systems including built-up, modified bitumen, TPO, PVC, EPDM, spray foam, metal and vegetated roofs. Prerequisite: at least 50 flat-roof inspections as primary inspector, or three years of commercial-lines property adjusting or estimating.
• Wind Damage: straight-line, tornadic, downburst and hurricane winds and their effects on the whole building envelope. Prerequisite: 50 commercial roof inspections as primary inspector, or an existing residential or commercial Haag certification.

The certifications last one year. Keeping one requires passing an annual requalification quiz and paying a renewal fee, which Haag lists at $125 per year per certification, and an online five-year renewal course is required every five years. Holders of all three can sit the exam for Haag's Master Level certification.

IIBEC credentials and courses

IIBEC offers live education in person and online through the year, plus more than 150 on-demand courses, according to its education page. Its core courses cover rooftop quality assurance, roof technology and science, reroofing, metal roofing, waterproofing and exterior walls.

The Registered Roof Observer credential requires two years of roof quality assurance or roofing experience (or four years as a manufacturer's representative), 12 hours of continuing education including at least three seminars or courses, and at least seven projects from your own work history. The exam is three hours and 75 multiple-choice questions, and holders complete 10 continuing-education hours a year.

The Registered Roof Consultant credential asks more: at least four years of roof consulting experience, 100 points from experience, education or registration, 70 hours of continuing education, and a four-hour, 60-question exam alongside a general consultant knowledge exam. RRCs complete 12 continuing-education hours a year.

OSHA Outreach: 10-hour and 30-hour cards

The OSHA Outreach Training Program is voluntary, and OSHA states that outreach training does not fulfill the training requirements in its standards, so employers still train workers on the specific hazards of their jobs. The 10-hour class is intended mainly for entry-level workers; the 30-hour class gives workers with some safety responsibility more depth.

Students who complete the entire class receive a course completion card, and OSHA's program FAQ says that card is not considered a certification or license. Trainers are authorized, not certified, and work as independent providers whose schedules and fees vary. Each carries a trainer card showing an expiration date and the name of the authorizing OTI Education Center, and replacement student cards can be issued only for training within the last five years.

Showing your credentials to customers

Once your crew holds a credential, put it where property owners look. The National Roofing Directory's guide to manufacturer certifications explains another layer of credentials homeowners ask about. You can claim your company listing and choose among NRD's four levels; the Verified level includes a person checking your insurance and license. For course and show dates as they are announced, subscribe to The Roofing Wire. The trade shows themselves are listed on the homepage and the regional shows page.

Frequently asked questions

Is an OSHA 10-hour card a certification?

No. OSHA's Outreach Training Program FAQ says the card is not considered a certification or license. It shows that the holder completed a 10-hour or 30-hour class with an authorized trainer.

How long does Haag certification last?

One year at a time. Haag requires an annual requalification quiz and renewal fee to keep each certification active, plus an online five-year renewal course every five years.

How long is NRCA ProCertification valid?

NRCA lists the asphalt shingle systems installer certification as valid for three years, with training required during the renewal cycle.

What experience does IIBEC's RRO credential need?

At least two years of roof quality assurance or roofing experience, or four years as a roof manufacturer's representative, along with 12 hours of continuing education and at least seven projects from your own work history.