New CKBD App – June 2026

Purchase includes required exams, study program, textbook, and NKBA drawing references.

1. Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Phone*

Promo Code

NKBA Member ID*

Have you previously been enrolled as a CKBD candidate?*

NKBA Membership Status Confirmation*

I confirm I am a current NKBA member in good standing.

Eligibility Pathway Selection

Select ONE eligibility pathway:*

Eligibility Confirmation

Certification Type*

NCIDQ Certified

Licensed Architect

Proof of Credential*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

NCIDQ certificate OR architecture license documentation

Institution Name:*

Degree Type:*

Field of Study:*

Interior Design

Kitchen & Bath Design

Architecture

Other

Required Credit Requirement Confirmation*

I confirm completion of at least 30 credit hours in interior design or architecture-related coursework

Transcript:*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Transcript:*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload a Copy of Your Diploma (Optional)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload a Copy of Your Diploma (Optional)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

WES Validation of Transcript (Required for coursework completed outside the US or Canada)

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Resume*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Total Full-Time Kitchen & Bath Experience:*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 3.

Must be at least three years with kitchen & bath experience, one year as a kitchen and bath designer.

Employment Status:*

Letter of Reference from Current Supervisor:*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Business Website:*

Social Media Handles:

Please list the URLs for your business profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and/or Instagram. This is optional, but it helps us verify your work experience.

Please upload one document listing reference information for supervisors from any positions you held within the kitchen and bath industry. Please include name, title, business name, email address and phone number for each. If self-employed, provide two client references in the form of letters.*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Experience Requirement Confirmation:*

I confirm a minimum of 7+ years of full-time professional kitchen and bath industry experience, with three years specifically as a kitchen and bath designer.

KB Pathway: Employment Status:*

Required Uploads. Please upload Sample Drawings, Floor Plan, Elevations and Renderings.*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Resume:*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Letter of Reference from Current Supervisor:*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

ST1 Form (U.S.) or a Valid Business License (Canada):*

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Business Website:

Social Media Handles:

Please list the URLs for your business profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and/or Instagram. This is optional, but it helps us verify your work experience.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Reminder

Application for CKBD Exams and Study Program

CKBD Exam Application

1. Applicant Information

Eligibility Pathway Selection

Eligibility Confirmation