Take Advantage of Our Complete IDA Certification Event - Phase II (SV) Opportunity! Space is Limited!

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 II (SV)
Friday, April 17, 2026

SV Testing: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

WHERE

Bakersfield College, Automotive Technology Building
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Click registration button above 

SV testing space is limited to the first eight (8) registrants.

***This is located on the Bakersfield College Campus in the Automotive Technology Building. You can park in the Automotive Technology Training compound to avoid purchasing a day parking permit from the college. Here is a google map pin to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ftm3BMhNkoP5Xgnp9.  If anyone has any questions please contact Andrew Haney via cell phone at: 661-900-6784.***

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

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