Certification: Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC)
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Since 1940, DHI©s Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC) certification has validated professionals who can coordinate door opening solutions that meet fire, life safety, accessibility, and building code requirements across public, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. AHCs demonstrate mastery in product application, code integration, and professional specification writing.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- 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.
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.