InstallationMasters™, prompted by the Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council (BETEC) through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and development by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), is a nationwide training and certification program for new construction and replacement installers of windows and exterior glass doors in the residential and light commercial markets.

The program is designed to teach installers the best practices and installation techniques based on established industry standards. It provides an assurance that the installer has been trained and has passed the written test.

Click here to sample the InstallationMasters^TM Training material.
The link above allows you to view a PowerPoint presentation that includes one of the installation techniques taught in the training program. You can also view an Adobe Acrobat version of the same presentation by clicking here.

Training Opportunities
Nationwide Training Opportunities:

Training is presented in one of two ways by an InstallationMasters^TM-Accredited Instructor.

• Training is offered through sponsoring companies. Please visit the Accredited Instructor page and contact instructors for companies whose products you use, or who are in your geographical location.

• Training is also offered through the Program Administrator - If you are interested in sponsoring a training class using an Architectural Testing instructor, contact the Administrator at installationmasters@archtest.com for information about training using an accredited instructor from ATI.

Upcoming Installer Classes

If you are interested in attending one of the classes listed below, please contact the instructor.  Click on the Instructors name to contact that Instructor by E-mail.  All attendees must register at least 30 days prior to the class (unless the instructor has a longer registration requirement).  The list below is not a complete listing.   If none of the classes listed meet your requirements, go to the Accredited Instructors page and contact an instructor in your area.

A self-study program is also available. This program is designed for individuals who qualify to bypass the training by meeting specific qualification criteria listed in the handbook, which includes the fee schedule.

The self-study program includes a 360-page training manual, a 21-segment video, and a test voucher. After taking all the time necessary to become completely familiar with the training materials, certification candidates will contact an individual qualified to proctor tests to schedule a date and time to take the test, and coordinate their schedule with the Program Administrator.  Individuals qualified to proctor tests can generally be found at local libraries, learning centers, or community colleges.  Certification candidates are warned that the self- study course requires significant personal commitment to successfully attain the knowledge necessary to pass the final test.

Click here to download the handbook to learn about specific self-study pre-requisites.  Click here to download the InstallationMasters™ Self-Study Registration Form, then contact the Program Administrator at installationmasters@archtest.com to register.

Now Available for Purchase!
The InstallationMasters™ Training Manual and Installation Video are available for purchase.  Click here to go directly to the Material Order Form or contact the Program Administrator @ installationmasters@archtest.com.

Please note: The purchase of a manual does not qualify an installer to take the InstallationMasters™ training or test. Enrollment must be completed through ATI using the proper registration forms.