Certification: Door + Hardware Industry Associate - Level I

14150 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151-2232

This is a certificate program to recognize individuals working in a variety of positions in our industry who have achieved a basic technical understanding of product and code applications. It is targeted to newer industry members working with products in warehouse, administrative, or technical positions. The Associate designation appears on the certificate of completion only, and is not used as a credential. It is considered the first step for an individual to pursue a technical career in our industry.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Third Party Exam Center

DHI certification exams are administered by Kryterion.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.