Elevate Your Professionalism Through NKBA Certification

Elevate Your Professionalism Through NKBA Certification

NKBA Certifications

Set yourself apart from the competition and distinguish yourself as a professional dedicated to enhancing your knowledge and experience in the kitchen and bath industry. Being an NKBA-certified professional demonstrates credibility, leadership and success — and makes an immediate impression on prospective clients and employers.

A Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD) specializes in the design, planning and execution of residential kitchens and bathrooms. CKBD designers must demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to design and document residential kitchen and bath solutions, and that they possess the advanced communication skills required to succeed as a kitchen and bath design professional.

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The Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) is a certification that recognizes noteworthy experience and achievements in the kitchen and bath industry. Candidates for CMKBD must possess their CKBD certification or CKD and CBD certification, and have two (2) years of experience beyond CKBD certification for a minimum of seven (7) years of industry experience.

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Additional Certifications

While the NKBA currently only offers CKBD and CMKBD certifications, there are additional NKBA certifications and appellations that kitchen and bath industry professionals have earned that distinguish them in their profession, including CKD, CBD, AKBD and CKBI.

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NEW: NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With over 65 technical planning guidelines and 100 illustrations dealing with cabinet-centric residential interiors including assist bar locations, activity centers, indoor air quality, lighting and so much more, the guidelines in the newly updated NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines: With Support Spaces and Accessibility are the foundational knowledge areas toward becoming a CKBD and CMKBD — the most coveted design certifications for professionals designing for residential interior environments.

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NEW: NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines

With over 65 technical planning guidelines and 100 illustrations dealing with cabinet-centric residential interiors including assist bar locations, activity centers, indoor air quality, lighting and so much more, the guidelines in the newly updated NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines: With Support Spaces and Accessibility are the foundational knowledge areas toward becoming a CKBD and CMKBD — the most coveted design certifications for professionals designing for residential interior environments.

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Why Become Certified?

NKBA Certifications are globally recognized professional appellations created to instill deeper trust with your clients.

Professional Recognition

Obtaining an NKBA Certification sets you apart as a leader in the kitchen and bath industry, as it is offered exclusively to individuals who prove specialized qualifications through experience and testing. As an NKBA Certified Designer, your professional skills will be acknowledged and validated by your peers, employers and clients.

Industry Expertise

NKBA Certification is based on in-depth testing, education, and industry experience, allowing consumers to know that their designer’s professional skills have been independently evaluated and tested. NKBA Certified Designers are committed to improving those skills by meeting continuing education and professional development requirements.

Grow Your Business

Your NKBA Certification will distinguish you in the industry among peers, employers and clients, positioning you as a trusted expert that has demonstrated the knowledge, experience and professionalism necessary for the successful design, planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens and baths.

Why Become Certified?

NKBA Certifications are globally recognized professional appellations created to instill deeper trust with your clients.

Professional Recognition

Obtaining an NKBA Certification sets you apart as a leader in the kitchen and bath industry, as it is offered exclusively to individuals who prove specialized qualifications through experience and testing. As an NKBA Certified Designer, your professional skills will be acknowledged and validated by your peers, employers and clients.

Industry Expertise

NKBA Certification is based on in-depth testing, education, and industry experience, allowing consumers to know that their designer’s professional skills have been independently evaluated and tested. NKBA Certified Designers are committed to improving those skills by meeting continuing education and professional development requirements.

Grow Your Business

Your NKBA Certification will distinguish you in the industry among peers, employers and clients, positioning you as a trusted expert that has demonstrated the knowledge, experience and professionalism necessary for the successful design, planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens and baths.

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