Take Advantage of Our Complete IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II (CD-SV) Opportunity! Space is Limited! [En Español (or English)]

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) [En Español (or English)]
Thursday, August 28, 2025

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
SVTesting: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

WHERE

Malco Automotive
3961 Fairview Avenue
Barberton, OH 44203
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first six (6) registrants, and SV testing space is limited to the first three (3) registrants.

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 

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