3 Defect Identification (Manufacturing vs. Site)25%
4 Standards, Tolerances, and Report Writing20%
5 Professional Ethics and Impartiality10%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatClosed-book multiple-choice exam taken after an approved instructor-led course. Live-stream and in-person certification available.
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID matching registration; proof of approved-course completion. IICRC registration number used for certification issuance.
RenewalRequired -- Maintained via Continuing Education Credits (CECs) — generally 4 CECs every 4 years per active certification — plus payment of the annual IICRC certification renewal fee. Lapsed certifications may require re-examination.
PrerequisitesYou must obtain the following before taking this certification: Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) or Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) and Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT)
Retake PolicyRetakes available; full exam fee and scheduling via Prometric/approved school per their policy.