Earn Your IDA Certification at Mobile Tech Expo 2023!

Take advantage of our Complete IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II + Marine (CD-SV, MC) opportunity at MTE 2023!

IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II + Marine (CD-SV, MC)
Friday, January 27, 2023 - Saturday, January 28, 2023

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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).

The Marine Certification is the first specialty certification offered by the International Detailing Association. The Marine Certification exams consist of five exams, 10 questions each, in these subject areas: 1) Interior & Vinyl Care; 2) Paint & Fiberglass; 3) Safety & Environmental; 4) Terminology; and 5) Wood Trim, Metal & Brightwork. Those who achieve the status of IDA Certified Detailer – Marine Certified (CD, MC) have demonstrated expertise not only as an auto detailer, but also in the dedicated area of marine detailing.

Please Note: To attend the IDA Certification Event, the applicant MUST be registered to attend Mobile Tech Expo. Before registering for the Marine Certification or 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.

WHEN

Friday, January 27, 2023
Phase I - Certified Detailer (CD): 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Marine Certification (MC): 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, January 28, 2023
Phase II - Skills Validated (SV): 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Testing is in two-hour timeslots.)
Space is limited to 4 registrants per SV timeslot.

WHERE

Mobile Tech Expo (MTE) 2023
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Room: TBA

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Register here!
Space is limited to 4 registrants per SV timeslot. CD and Marine testing are not limited. Please Note: The applicant MUST be registered to attend Mobile Tech Expo.

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. Marine Certification consists of five exams. Read more about what each phase of the exam entails on our Certification webpage.

COST

You may register for an individual certification event, a combination of any two certification events, or all three certification events.

Individual Event (just Phase I [CD], just Phase II [SV], or just Marine [MC]):
Members - $200
Non-Members - $400

Combination of Two Events (CD & SV, CD & MC, or SV & MC):
Members - $350
Non-Members - $700

Complete Event (CD-SV, MC)
Members - $525
Non-Members - $1,050

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

QUESTIONS?

Contact IDA Certification and Event Specialist Ashley Virnig by email.

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