Painter Certification Course
Build and verify professional knowledge in preparation, application, safety, quality, conduct, and customer care.
Start Painter CertificationProfessional Certification • Advanced Training • Local Leadership
National Painter Certification & Training
Build trust, document skill, and pursue certification beyond ordinary trade knowledge and minimum licensing requirements.
Choose Your Path
Certification, Training, and Location Opportunities
Estimate and Project Management Course
Learn accurate estimating, scope writing, pricing, scheduling, change-order control, quality management, and closeout.
View CourseOpen a Certification & Training Location
Apply to operate an official local center for professional training, assessment, administration, and candidate support.
Open a Certification & Training LocationBuilt above the minimum
A credential designed to mean something
The Number 1 Painter® Certification is intended to recognize verified learning, practical ability, professional conduct, and continuing responsibility—not simply membership or attendance.
- Advanced trade and operational education
- Written and practical assessment pathways
- Professional conduct and credential-integrity rules
- Continuing education and compliance expectations
1. Apply
Choose the pathway that matches your role and submit complete, truthful information.
2. Prepare
Complete required documentation, training, and readiness activities.
3. Demonstrate
Participate in applicable written, practical, or observed assessments.
4. Maintain
Use credentials accurately and complete continuing requirements when applicable.
The Number 1 Painter Certification Academy
We help the best get better
Advanced education for painters, painting-company teams, instructors, inspectors, and Certification Location operators. On the road to Number 1, professionals build knowledge, document outcomes, and prepare for meaningful certification.
Structured learning
Programs combine instructor-led education, demonstrations, exercises, written assessments, and practical evaluation.
Multiple audiences
Training pathways may serve painters, crew leaders, company owners, instructors, quality inspectors, and location operators.
Documented outcomes
Attendance alone does not guarantee certification. Results are based on applicable requirements and verified completion.
Choose your professional training pathway
Explore Painter Certification and the Estimate and Project Management Course, or review the complete Academy curriculum.
Certification & Training Locations
Bring professional certification and training to your market
Qualified leaders may apply to establish a local center for training, assessment, administration, quality assurance, and candidate support.
Local access
Certification Locations make advanced education and assessment more accessible within their markets.
Administrative responsibility
Operators must protect records, follow approved procedures, communicate accurately, and maintain suitable training conditions.
Growth with standards
Locations may support local painters and painting companies while preserving consistent national certification requirements.
Take the next step toward a Certification & Training Location
Review the location model, qualifications, responsibilities, facility standards, and application process before applying.