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 (CD) [En Español]
Monday, July 27, 2026

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; 3:00 - 6:00 pm EDT

WHERE

Northstar Auto Detailing
400 NJ-34 G
Matawan, NJ 07747
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first eight (8) registrants per timeslot.

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

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

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]
Thursday, July 30, 2026

• CD Testing: 6:00 – 8:00 pm MT
  

WHERE

CONGRESO NACIONAL DE DETALLADORES MX 2026
HOTEL RAQUET CUERNAVACA Av. Fco Villa 100, Rancho
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS 62120
MEXICO

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Click registration button above 

CD testing space is limited to the first sixteen (16) 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 

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

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 (CD) [En Español]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• CD Testing: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm PDT

WHERE

Pulex Tijuana
Ave I Arias Bernal #349
Zona Norte, Tijuana 22000
Mexico

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Click registration button above 

CD testing space is limited to the first eight (8) 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 

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

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 (CD) [En Español]
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm GMT-5 (each day)

WHERE

Plush Auto Detailing
Carrera 45a # 127d 34
Bogota, 111211
Colombia

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first 24 registrants each day.

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

Special pricing available exclusively to operators attending the ELEVATE event – 50% reduction! 

Phase I (CD):
IDA Detail Operator Members* - $100 USD
IDA Members (supplier types or employee member categories) - $200 USD 
Non-Members - $400 USD

*Does not apply to Supplier types or Employee member categories
**If not already a member, must register to become a member first before registering for the exam and receiving the reduced rate


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

• 50% dues rate available exclusively for Detail Operators*, must choose annual option or auto-renew (not applicable to monthly installments). Use promotional code: COLOMBIA26
• $60 USD (normally $120 USD)

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) [Bulgarian]
Thursday, August 13, 2026

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm GMT +2
SV Testing: 2:00 - 6:00 pm GMT +2

WHERE

Kushev Detailing Studio, Bulgaria
N67 Kliment Ohridski Blvd
Sofia, Malinova Dolina, 1756
Bulgaria

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first ten (10) registrants, and SV testing space is limited to the first four (4) 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.

Monday, October 12, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026

WORLDWIDE

Save the date!  Check back to see the full schedule of events.

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)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

SV Testing: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

WHERE

Detail King
947A Old Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

SV testing space is limited to the first twelve (12) 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 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.

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) [Bulgarian]
Thursday, October 15, 2026

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm GMT +2
SV Testing: 2:00 - 6:00 pm GMT +2

WHERE

Kushev Detailing Studio, Bulgaria
N67 Kliment Ohridski Blvd
Sofia, Malinova Dolina, 1756
Bulgaria

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first ten (10) registrants, and SV testing space is limited to the first four (4) 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.

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)
Saturday, October 17, 2026

• CD Testing: 9:00 – 11:00 am CDT
• SV Testing: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT

WHERE

CME Shine Auto Detailing
345 Dubuque Rd
Springville, IA 52336
USA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Click registration button above 

CD testing space is limited to the first eight (8) registrants, and SV testing space is limited to the first one (1) registration.

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.

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) [English/Español]
Saturday, October 17, 2026

SV Testing: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT

WHERE

Dan Cummings Buick
152 Edwards Drive
Georgetown, KY 45806
USA

Hotel block available, if required:
Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Georgetown
110 Grandstand Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

SV testing space is limited to the first two (2) 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 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.

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) [Bulgarian]
Thursday, December 10, 2026

CD Testing: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm GMT +2
SV Testing: 2:00 - 6:00 pm GMT +2

WHERE

Kushev Detailing Studio, Bulgaria
N67 Kliment Ohridski Blvd
Sofia, Malinova Dolina, 1756
Bulgaria

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

CD testing space is limited to the first ten (10) registrants, and SV testing space is limited to the first four (4) 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.