Take Advantage of Our Complete IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II (CD-SV), RV Certification Specialty Exam (RVC), Watercraft Certification Specialty Exam (WC) Opportunity! Space is Limited! - English and Spanish language offered

This program is a culmination of the cooperative efforts of industry leaders specializing in the detailing industry.  The multi-phased program evaluates and develops a detailer’s technical knowledge and proficiency.  Successful completion of the first phase (Phase I), consisting of ten written exams, will grant the detailer the title of IDA Certified Detailer (CD).  Successful completion of a higher-level second phase (Phase II), consisting of hands-on assessments, will award the detailer a title of IDA Certified Detailer, Skills Validated (CD-SV).

Please Note: Before registering for the Skills Validated event, the applicant must have already completed Phase I Certification (or plan on completing at the event), having passed the ten written exams, to fulfill the classification of Certified Detailer.

***IMPORTANT: Individuals must be logged in to register, and they must register through their own profile.  If this is not the profile of the event registrant, please log out and create a profile (or log in to an existing profile) for the event registrant.

WHEN

IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II (CD-SV), RV Certification Specialty Exam (RVC), and Watercraft Certification Specialty Exam (WC)
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2025

CD Testing: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT offered Friday, July 11, only
WC Specialty Testing: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PDT offered daily
RVC Specialty Testing: 1:00 – 2:00 pm PDT offered daily
SV Testing: 1:00 – 6:00 pm PDT offered daily

WHERE

Petersen Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first 20 registrants on Friday, July 11, and SV testing space is limited to 20 registrants over the course of the three days.  RV and Watercraft Certification Specialty Exams also available.

WHY DO IT?

Receive recognition with Certification-specific directory listings, certificates, patches, and marketing artwork.  Completion of the IDA Certified Detailer program is a great achievement and demonstrates a mastery of the knowledge and applied skills needed to be an accomplished detailing professional.  Sign up today to earn the accreditation your customers will trust!

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM INCLUDE?

Phase I (CD) is a series of ten exams.  Phase II (SV) is a hands-on assessment.  Read more about what each phase of the exam entails on our Certification webpage. 

COST

Phase I (CD):
Members - $200
Non-Members - $400

Phase II (SV):
Members - $200
Non-Members - $400 

RV Certification - specialty (RVC):
Members - $200
Non-Members - $400 

Watercraft Certification - specialty (WC):
Members - $200
Non-Members - $400 

*Not a Member? Join the IDA before registering to obtain the member rates.