The CD designation is a great achievement and demonstrates a basic mastery of the knowledge and applied skills needed by the detailing professional. The pride of earning the CD designation places that detailing professional among a group at the top of their profession.

Phase II (the Skills Validated tests) represents the four primary categories that each candidate must demonstrate their “hands on” ability to perform. The detailer must perform each phase of the testing on their own, and meet the minimum proficiency expected in order to pass. The exam is presented in a scenario-type format to afford the detailer the opportunity to demonstrate the abilities expected of the advanced detailing professional.

Phase II Skills Validation testing demonstrates hands on skills and in-person testing by an IDA Recognized Independent Trainer (RIT) in areas covered in the written exams: Wash Bay/Prep, Interior, Exterior Correction, and Finishing Steps. Each portion of the test will be a one-on-one teacher to student session.

Recognized Independent Trainers must be (or work for) an active member of the IDA, be an IDA Certified Detailer - Skills Validated (Phase II), and currently be an industry trainer with a minimum of three years of experience.