CLC Certification Online Prep Course September 2026
Event Details
NARI Certified Lead Carpenters (CLC®) are recognized as skilled field professionals who oversee all on-site aspects of a remodeling project — including personnel coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, safety, and client relations — all while remaining actively engaged in hands-on work. These certified professionals demonstrate the knowledge, leadership, and technical ability required to deliver high-quality results and exceptional customer satisfaction.
The Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC®) Program focuses on the essential principles of effective, in-the-field project management:
- Operational efficiency – Apply proven practices and procedures to keep projects on schedule and within budget, improving both productivity and profitability.
- Personnel management – Lead and coordinate team members to optimize workflow, communication, and overall project performance.
- Regulatory compliance – Navigate building codes confidently and communicate effectively with code officials to ensure full compliance and safety.
- Professional communication – Build strong working relationships through clear, respectful communication with clients, subcontractors, and trade professionals.
- Trade expertise – Understand the roles and capabilities of the various trades involved in remodeling and evaluate work to ensure it meets professional standards of quality and precision.
Online Preparatory Course
Need help preparing for your CLC certification exam? Don't go it alone.
NARI offers a convenient, online, instructor-led certification preparatory course to help you advance your skill set and prepare for your certification exam alongside your peers from across the country.
Prep Course Start Date: September 24
Where: Online via Zoom
Duration: Eight weeks | Meets once per week | Two-hour sessions (5 pm - 7 pm CT)