The PDCA Accreditation Process

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The PDCA Accreditation Process

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Step 1: Getting Accepted

Step 2: Becoming Accredited

Step 3: Renewing Accreditation

Accreditation starts here:

Read Accreditation Application completely and carefully.

Complete, sign and submit Accreditation Application with requested documentation, signed Accreditation Code of Ethics, two (2) signed Affidavits and the $399 application fee ($499 nonmember application fee).

Note: Fee waived for those who have completed the PDCA Residential and Commercial Certification Program.

To become Accredited, a company must:

Complete 18 hours of education and testing within an 18 month time period from the date of Application Acceptance.

For the current list of courses, locations & costs, please visit: http://train.pdca.org.

Provide certain business documentation (See Step 2B following).
Note: Education can be obtained on-line, at PACE and through PDCA’s local network of Councils, Chapters and Forums. Please review the PDCA education website for associated course/test costs.

Maintaining Accreditation in GOOD STANDING:

To maintain the Accreditation designation in “good standing”, an Accredited company must complete 24 hours of continuing education and submit updated business prerequisites each 24 month renewal period from original Accreditation date.

PDCA Accreditation is Composed of Three (3) Steps

Step 1: Every applicant must complete an application and meet a minimum level of recognized business performance by demonstrating they have operated a legitimate business that rests on a foundation of commonly accepted business practices.

Step 2: Through meeting educational requirements every applicant must demonstrate that they possess specific knowledge and expertise in the painting and decorating field.

Step 3: After a company is Accredited, a company must renew their Accreditation as a demonstration of their company's commitment to continuing education & business growth and improvement.

*If your company regularly and customarily utilizes other contractors to fulfill part of your business requirements ("subcontractors"), your company may only use other eligible Accredited contractors ("subcontractors"), or contractors ("subcontractors") enrolled in the Accreditation program. Failure to comply with this provision may result in disciplinary proceedings which may include revocation of Accreditation.