1. education

GAIN A PROFESSIONAL EDGE
through AFA’s education and
certification programs.
We have dedicated significant volunteer and financial
resources to achieve our vision of lifting up the fence
and access control industry through education and
certification. Our comprehensive schools, certifications
and other training programs offer excellent
opportunities to improve your skills, advance your
career and be recognized for your commitment to
professional growth.
These certifications also help differentiate you and your business in the competitive marketplace,
giving your customers assurance that the work will be done properly and in accordance with
current standards and best practices.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
We offer courses and certifications for rookie installers all the way up to company owners in all
subject areas of the fence, deck, railing and access control industry, covering sales, design,
installation and more. For more information or to see a complete course book,
contact AFA at 800-822-4342 or visit www.americanfenceassociation.com.
AFA Curriculum and Certification
Certified Fence Professional (CFP)
The CFP designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an ongoing
commitment to quality and improving standards within the fence industry.
Fence Installation School (FIS)
Learn the best practices and standards-based installation techniques through our Certified Fence
Installer Curriculum.
Operator Installer School (OIS)
This intensive one-week course combines a small class size with the practicality of both classroom and
hands-on instruction that covers nine topics of gate installation. Curriculum is beneficial in achieving
the CAGOI.
Automated Gate System Designer School (AGSD)
Learn how to properly design an automated gate operator system in compliance with all automated gate
and gate operator standards and prepare for the CAGSD exam and certification.
Sales Training School (STS)
Find out how to determine customer needs and deliver the products and services to not only meet, but
exceed, those needs in this intense program led by some of the industry’s most successful sales experts.
Certified Automatic Gate System
Design (CAGSD)
Certified Automatic Gate
Operator Installer (CAGOI)
Also offered jointly from AFA, IDEA, DASMA, IDA,
Offered jointly from AFA, IDEA, DASMA, IDA, and
and NOMMA, this certification is designed to
NOMMA, the purpose of this program is to promote
validate exceptional expertise rather than just
the safety awareness and professionalism of
fundamental knowledge.
gate operator installers.
REAP THE REWARDS
By using and promoting the knowledge you’ve worked hard to earn, your career and your company will benefit.
Graduates of AFA’s schools and holders of AFA’s certifications overwhelmingly agree that their education has helped
them succeed in the fence, deck and access control industry.
Find out more
For complete course books or to register visit:
americanfenceassociation.com /certifications-education
SCHOLARSHIPS
MAY BE AVAILABLE
Ask your local chapter.