Roofing Training and Education Websites

Roofing can be a rewarding career.  Depending on what type of roofing you are interested in, education and training is essential.  If you have your own roofing company and are looking to expand services, you may need to have your employees get additional training or get certified for certain roofing applications.  As roofing products continually change, installation practices may need to be updated. Roofing training courses can include information and/or hands-on training on asphalt shingles, slate and tile, modified bitumen, TPO, PVC, EPDM, torch-down, and many other types of roofing applications.  Other roofing courses may include information on safety, employee relations, business management, etc. Whether you are a roofer who owns a company, or an employee who desires additional training, it is important be as knowledgeable as possible in your field.  Here are a few of the best resources on where to get both free roofing training courses and paid roofing training, education and certifications in the United States, Canada, and the UK:

United States

• NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) -Provides numerous online and hands-on courses and certifications.
• Firestone Building Products – Customized on-site training, featuring Firestone roofing products
• NRCIA (National Roof Certification and Inspection Association) – Benefits of earning an NRCIA certification:
  –Improved professional credibility
  –Web-based inspection software
  –NRCIA marketing materials
  –And more!
• GAF CARE (Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence) -Professional classroom and hands-on roofing-related training courses in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Certainteed -Provides training and certified credentials for roofers and roofing companies.
• Carlisle SynTec – Classroom-style and on-site training.
• Johns Manville – Classroom, on-site, and online commercial roofing training.
• Union of Roofers – Paid Apprenticeships for roofers and waterproofers.
• Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America -Slate roof installation training.
• National Slate Association -Slate roof installation manual.
• Haag Certified Inspector – Become a Haag certified roof inspector.
• Tile Roofing Institute – Code-approved cement and clay tile installation training.

Canada

• GAF CARE (Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence) -Professional classroom and hands-on roofing-related training courses in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Roofing Technology, Maintenance and Inspection Roofing Training Course -A hands-on training course

United Kingdom

• South Coast Roof Training – A full line of roofing-related training courses
• Eastern Region Roof Training Group – Roofing apprenticeships and training course