Distinguish Your Expertise
The NKBA Specialty Badge Program
Demonstrate your knowledge in a range of industry disciplines by earning professional credentials.
Badge Promotion
NKBA | KBIS Winter Badge Promotion: Buy NKBA Specialty Badges for a promotional rate of $99 (a $100 savings!)
From now through December 31, 2024 NKBA members can take advantage of an exclusive NKBA | KBIS Fall promotional discount on our NKBA Specialty Badges! Participants will receive the promotional discounted price of $99.00 — a savings of $100!
Turn knowledge into opportunity and exposure
Specialty Badges are the NKBA’s latest concept in professional development. This new micro-credentialing program is a form of personalized learning that recognizes and displays the acquired knowledge of our members across all segments of the kitchen and bath industry. It affords our members the ability to stay current with the latest information in this ever-changing industry.
Specialty Areas
Drive personal and professional success by expanding your knowledge base.
Select a badge to learn more.
Remodeling Specialist
Universal Design Specialist
Steps to Success
The Specialty Badge Program allows you to establish your knowledge and become specialized in a specific area of the kitchen or bath field.
Valued
Grow your network by distinguishing yourself as well-versed and confident in a specific subject matter area.
Active
Promote your commitment to continued professional development in the ever-changing kitchen and bath industry.
Distinct
Take your NKBA membership to the next level and showcase your proficiency with distinctive specialty badge images on your profile and other platforms.
The Badge Experience
Self-paced study materials available on-demand, online. Study the materials and take your exam anytime, anywhere.
Badges remain valid for two years. Maintain your badged status by attending four NKBA industry-related events or retaking the exam within that time period.
Earn as many badges for your professional growth as you wish! Demonstrating proficiency in multiple areas boosts your credibility.
Pricing
First Badge
$199.00
Additional Badges
$149.00 Each
Purchase includes:
Educational content developed by subject matter experts
Customized study guide and first exam fee
Certificate of completion, lapel pin, and specialty badge image
*Note: Please make sure the specialty badge being purchase is from the NKBA member account who will be taking the specialty badge exam.
Testimonials
“As a manager, earning a Specialty Badge was important because it helps me evaluate the skills of others to help them grow. The future of the industry depends on mentors sharing their expertise.”
Vanessa DeKoekkoek
Global Training Manager at 2020
“Earning my NKBA Specialty Badge in Cabinetry continues to benefit me in several ways. It allows me to showcase the extent of my industry experience to colleagues, and I utilize the badge image to advertise my knowledge and involvement within the association.”
Duane Becker
ACProducts, Inc.
“Being an NKBA Specialty Badge holder means a chance to stand out among peers as a knowledge leader concerning a specific area (i.e. Sales & Marketing).”
Shay Emmers
Masco Cabinetry
Turn your knowledge into opportunities and exposure, and gain a competitive edge with NKBA Specialty Badges.
For more information or to purchase a badge by phone or email, please contact Member Services at:
(800) 843-6522 or info@nkba.org.