2026 is YOUR Year – Get IDA Certified at MTE!

IDA Certification Event - Phase I & II (CD-SV), Motorcycle & SV (MC-SV), RV (RVC), and Watercraft (WC) at Mobile Tech Expo

Friday, January 30, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Rosen Shingle Creek | 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32819, United States

Level up your craft and set the tone for your most successful year yet! Investing in your expertise now builds confidence, credibility, and momentum that will carry through every vehicle you touch this year. Start 2026 strong, sharpen your edge, and make this the year you raise your standards—and your results. Get IDA certified at MTE to show that you’re committed to excellence, growth, and staying ahead of the curve. Learn more about the requirements and what is covered with each phase of testing and specialty certification here. Contact info@the-ida.com to be added to the waitlist if slots fill up for your preferred timeslot.

Friday, January 30, 2026

• Phase I - Certified Detailer (CD) Presentation: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
• Phase I - Certified Detailer (CD) Exams: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Specialty Exams: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Current Certified Detailers may register for up to two specialties; those taking CD exams onsite may register for one specialty
  • Motorcycle Certification (MC)
  • RV Certification (RVC)
  • Watercraft Certification (WC)
• Motorcycle Certification Skills Validation (MC-SV): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Space is limited to 1 registrant for this timeslot.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

• Phase II - Skills Validation (CD-SV): 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Testing is in two-hour timeslots. Space is limited to 4 registrants per timeslot.
• Motorcycle Certification Skills Validation (MC-SV): 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Testing is in two-hour timeslots. Space is limited to 1 registrant per timeslot.

You may register for an individual certification event or a combination of multiple certification events. Before registering for any of the specialty exams or Skills Validated events, you 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. To register for the Motorcycle Certification Skills Validation (MC-SV) event, you must have already completed Motorcycle Certification (MC) or plan on completing at the event, having passed the five written exams, to fulfill the classification of CD, MC.

Please note: Current Certified Detailers MAY register for up to two specialty exams; those taking CD exams onsite may register for one specialty (they will be held concurrently). If you want to register for both Phase II (SV) and Motorcycle Certification Skills Validation (MC-SV), you MUST select two different timeslots at registration.

Pricing for each event:

Members - $200
Non-Members - $400

*Not a Member? Join the IDA before registering to obtain the member rate!

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