In a previous column, I introduced you to the Radiant Professionals Alliance’s online educational system. This is an excellent resource for contractors interested in furthering their education as it pertains to hydronic radiant-based systems. Now I’ll introduce you to the certification program that is being developed and explain how the educational offerings fit into this program.
When it was in existence, the formerly named Radiant Panel Association had a certification program for both radiant system designers and installers. It was a means of recognizing a contractor or designer’s experience and proof he was head and shoulders above his competition. It was prestigious to achieve this certification and it was a very stringent test. The only problem was that this certification was only recognized by members of the old RPA.