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  • Level 1 · CoreCore Fundamentals of Exterior Hardwood
  • Level 2 · SpeciesCumaru - Species Specialization
  • Level 3 · ApplicationDeck Systems - Application Certification
  • Level 3 · ApplicationDocks and Boardwalks - Application Certification
  • Level 3 · ApplicationExterior Cladding - Application Certification
  • Level 2 · SpeciesGarapa - Species Specialization
  • Level 3 · ApplicationHardwood Fencing - Application Certification
  • Level 2 · SpeciesIpe - Species Specialization
  • Level 2 · SpeciesMassaranduba - Species Specialization
  • Level 3 · ApplicationSoffit and Ceiling Applications - Application Certification
  • Level 2 · SpeciesTigerwood - Species Specialization
EXTERIOR HARDWOODCERTIFICATION INSTITUTEEHCIINDEPENDENTExterior HardwoodCertification InstituteIndependent Certification Body

The Exterior Hardwood Certification Institute develops competency standards, administers standardized knowledge assessments and maintains a public registry of credentialed exterior hardwood professionals.

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Randomized items, server-side scoring
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Two years, renewal required
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