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Become an AKBD

Are you graduating soon? Consider earning a certification as an Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer.

NKBA Accredited Program graduates will be considered eligible to take the AKBD exam, without meeting the one-year minimum experience requirement, if they have:

  • Graduated from a certificate/diploma/degree program that is accredited by the National Kitchen & Bath Association
  • Completed a 160-hour internship in the kitchen/bath industry (some schools require additional hours)
  • Submitted a completed and signed Graduation Verification Form to the NKBA

For more information on the AKBD exam for NKBA Accredited Program students, please click here.