CIM Program

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About CIM

The Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program sets the industry standard for those involved in the management of commercial flooring projects.

The Program provides video training modules led by experts who speak from years of floor covering experience. Paired with assessments to confirm the educational training gained, the modules enhance the qualified flooring professional’s core skill set, experience and knowledge base necessary to successfully manage commercial flooring projects. Individuals who reach this level of expertise will be easily distinguished by their achievement of the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) designation.

This program is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter it contains. It is to be used with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

Contact the FCICA office to register for the CIM Program: 630-672-3702

Fees are: $ 1,225.00 FCICA Members; $1,570.00 Non-Members for the Complete CIM Program (includes all Modules and Assessment Tests).

CIM Scholarships

Forward Progress CIM Scholarship

Go Carrera initiated the Forward Progress CIM Scholarship to support professional flooring installers and provide them with educational opportunities to improve their future and encourage ‘forward progress’ in their careers. Go Carrera values continuing education and access to advancement opportunities to ensure a rewarding installation career and a possible future in installation management. FCICA shares these values, which is why Go Carrera is a proud member of FCICA and strong supporter of the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program. The scholarship covers the full cost of the online CIM Program.

Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship

The Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship was established to provide educational opportunities to floor covering installation managers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and excellence in proper substrate preparation and installation of floor covering. Bruce Newbrough, as ARDEX Director of Technical Services and later Applications Development, tirelessly utilized every opportunity to further his vision and passion which was industry education and training on proper substrate preparation, all for the purpose of achieving successful installations. This is the foundation on which FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association was built, and the reason that Bruce was a dedicated ambassador of this organization. The scholarship covers the full cost of the online CIM Program.

CIM FAQ

How do I get the member price?
To become a member of FCICA and take advantage of special member pricing, visit the FCICA website: www.fcica.com/member-benefits or call (630) 672-3702

How do I get started?
The first step is completing your application. Once your application has been processed, you will receive information on how to register for your online courses. These courses will automatically update on your transcript as you complete each course and assessment.

Internet browser requirements:
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How long do I have to complete the program?
You will have one (1) year to complete all of the modules and assessment tests.

When will I receive my Certified Installation Manager (CIM) certification?
CIM candidates will receive their Certified Installation Manager (CIM) certification upon successful completion of all modules and related assessment tests with an 80% or better score

How do I renew my CIM Certification?
CIM certifications are valid for a period of (3) three years, during which time a total of (30) thirty continuing education credits relating to the flooring industry must be obtained. FCICA Conference registration and live webinar attendance will automatically be updated on your transcript. You can check your CIM certification status, submit other activities for credit, complete your renewal application and pay your renewal fee by logging in to your CIM Account here.

To submit your continuing education credits, please fill out the CEU form.

Consult your CIM Candidate Handbook for more information on continuing education requirements.

2 Days to CIM

Earn Your Project Management Certification in Just 2 Days

What to expect:

Day 1 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Day 2 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Why Become a CIM?

The CIM Program sets the industry standard for all those that are involved in the management of commercial flooring projects. Proudly supported and endorsed by leading commercial flooring manufacturers.

The CIM Program will enhance core skill set, experience, and knowledge base, which are necessary to successfully manage commercial flooring projects.

What will you learn? View our list of CIM Learning Module Content to the right of this page to find out more details.

Apply for CIM / Fees

Please contact the FCICA office to register for the CIM Program.

Phone: (630) 672-3702 | Email: info@fcica.com

Program fees for an individual registrant are as follows:

FCICA Members = $1,225

Non-Members = $1,570

Program fees include all modules and assessment tests plus application fee.

For multiple registrants enrolled simultaneously, the Program fees are discounted as follows:

10% discount – 5-9 CIM Candidates

15% discount – 10-14 CIM Candidates

20% discount – 15 or more CIM Candidates

Specifics pertaining to the above fee discounts are:

Registrations must be simultaneous.
For in-person 2 Days to CIM Program events only the CIM program fee is discounted.
For in-person 2 Days to CIM Program events the $100 event fee is not included in the % discount.

The Following Companies Endorse the CIM Program:

AC Tech, Inc. · Advanced Adhesive Technologies · ARDEX Americas · Allstate Floors · Artistic Finishes · Beckers, Inc. · Bonitz Flooring Group, Inc. · Capri Collections · DCO Commercial Floors · Federated Insurance · FlashCove · FLEXCO · Flooring Services, Inc. · Full Spectrum Flooring Technology · GCP Applied Technologies · Gondola Train · H.B. Fuller Construction Products · Helmitin Adhesives · Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services · KOSTER American Corporation · Loba-Wakol, LLC · MAPEI Corporation · Metroflor Corporation · Michael Halebian & Company · Procedo Flooring · Protect-All Flooring · RFMS Inc. · Roppe Corporation · Royal Adhesives & Sealants · Schönox HPS North America · Seneca Millwork · Shaw Industries, Inc. · Sika Corporation · Spray-Lock, Inc. · STAUF USA LLC · Synergy Flooring · Tarkett · Texan Floor Service · TRAXX Corporation · UZIN, A brand of Uzin Utz Group · USG · Wagner Meters

Testimonials

ARDEX is pleased to support the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program through the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship! Not only does ARDEX believe in the value of the certification, but it is something that Bruce had extreme passion for, as he was an integral part of its creation and development.
-Seth Pevarnik, ARDEX Americas

Completing the CIM program was an important accomplishment for me. So often installation managers are overlooked as a key part of a flooring contractor company; we tend to be the medium between the field operations and the office operations and what we actually do is an unknown to many. In not so many words, we are the adhesive that holds everything together.
-Amy Johnston, CIM, Flooring Services, Inc.

The 3 Days to CIM program is an impactful and time very well spent. Taking the time to self grow is important and this set up allowed time for me to get the full process in one weekend. The FCICA Team made the experience unbelievably. If you are considering the program, I say do it. It will be a great self-investment.

– Anonymous

Getting my CIM all at once over a condensed and uninterrupted timeframe was very valuable.
-Jim Macdonald, CIM, Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc.

I spent the last 30 years working in the HVAC field, yes I know a lot about industry but not flooring. You definitely provided me with additional skills to make a positive impact within our company. The very day I got back our warehouse manager was gone, I received a shipment that was damaged, I took pics of it and had the shipper send in a memo in case we had to file a claim, this is what I learned in class. We had to leave the ceremony early due to flight times, wish we could've stayed longer as it was a great event.

- John Ridge, CIM, Diverzify

Very helpful in making sure your best practices are being used in everyday projects, great refresher course if you've been in the business for a long time.

– Anonymous

The CIM program is well done and covers a lot of pertinent information. It provides a process to be attributed for a commercial flooring Installation Manager in a very understandable format. I believe the course offers opportunities to more than just Installation Managers. This course gives foundations of the installation job process from beginning to end, which could also benefit commercial sales people, managers, manufacturer reps and distributor business managers.