Certification: Door + Hardware Industry Associate - Level I (DHIA)
14150 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200 Chantilly, VA 20151-2232
The Door + Hardware Industry Associate (DHIA) certificate program is designed for individuals seeking a foundational understanding of architectural doors and hardware, including product applications and building codes. Tailored for individuals entering or transitioning within the industry, DHIA equips participants with essential knowledge and skills necessary for success. Through a structured curriculum encompassing COR101 - Fundamentals of Architectural Doors and Hardware and COR102 - Introduction to Codes and Standards, individuals will learn the intricacies of door and hardware products, applications, and regulatory frameworks. Courses required to be awarded the DHIA certificate:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.