NKBA Specialty Badge Program
Turn knowledge into opportunity and exposure. Demonstrate your knowledge in a range of industry disciplines by earning professional credentials.
The Badge Experience
Valued
Badges distinguish you as well-versed and competent in a specific kitchen and bath area, giving you a competitive edge.
Self Paced
Study the materials and take your test anytime, anywhere with this on-demand program.
Duration
Badges remain valid for two years. To maintain your badge status, attend four NKBA events or retake the exam.
Professional Growth
Earn as many badges as you like to gain knowledge and show proficiency in multiple kitchen and bath areas.
Active
Promote your commitment to continued professional development in the ever-changing kitchen and bath industry.
Distinct
Take your NKBA membership to the next level and showcase your proficiency with distinctive specialty badge images on your profile and other platforms.
Specialty Areas
Testimonials
As a manager, earning a Specialty Badge was important because it helps me evaluate the skills of others to help them grow. The future of the industry depends on mentors sharing their expertise.
Vanessa DeKoekkoek
Global Training Manager at 2020
Earning my NKBA Specialty Badge in Cabinetry continues to benefit me in several ways. It allows me to showcase the extent of my industry experience to colleagues, and I utilize the badge image to advertise my knowledge and involvement within the association.
Duane Becker
ACProducts, Inc.
Being an NKBA Specialty Badge holder means a chance to stand out among peers as a knowledge leader concerning a specific area (i.e. Sales & Marketing).
Shay Emmers
Masco Cabinetry
