Installer and Salesperson Certification

RGA certification teaches new employees how to sell and install gutters.
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+ Safety Training

Teach new installers relevant OSHA regulations and best practices, including ladder types, proper set up, and the basics of fall protection.
Designed specifically for new hires entering the industry, RGA coursework lays a strong foundation in gutter installation, system design, and sales fundamentals. With specialized tracks for installers and salespeople, it gives employees a leg up before they ever step onto a job site or into a sales call.

FAQ

What’s Included in the Certification Program?

Our certification coursework is built for busy employers and motivated new hires. Each track includes:

  • Short articles, instructional videos, and clear visuals that explain gutter system components, installation basics, and key terms
  • Real-world job site guidance like how to communicate with crew members, basic safety protocols, and common troubleshooting tips
  • Sales and customer education training (for the sales track), including how to explain gutter system value to homeowners and manage expectations.

At the end of the coursework, students can take a final exam to earn an official certificate from the Rain Gutter Association, showing they’ve completed a structured learning path and understand the core principles of the trade.

Sample Certificate

For salespeople, this additional documentation can be included in your leave-behinds for customers, alongside paperwork like your warranty and proof of insurance. This provides additional legitimacy to your company. This certificate also provides reassurance to the homeowner that their sales rep has been vetted by a third-party. 

How long does it take to earn RGA certifications?

A breakdown of RGA certification tracks

Sales and installations courses take about four hours to complete each, and are complete with easy-to-read chapters, hundreds of images demonstrating components and design, and videos. Each section concludes with a quiz, and to finish certification employees must pass an exam—only unlocked upon reading and completing all previous sections.

The soft skills course (supplementary to the Installation Track) takes roughly 30 minutes to complete.

How many employees can I enroll in the certification program?

Included with your membership is unlimited access to all coursework and tracks for your employees. Just email the director at noah@raingutterassociation.org to add employees. We'll need their names and email to enroll them in the coursework.

Can I take the coursework even if I'm not an association member?

Coursework can also be purchased individually, although it is less expensive to purchase an annual membership to the RGA (reach out to noah@raingutterassociation.org to inquire about pricing for annual memberships).

Why Does Certification Matter?

1. For Employers: Hiring someone with a pre-employment certification means less time spent on day-one training, and fewer mistakes made on day-one jobs. Certified new hires come in knowing the basics: the parts, the process, and how to work safely as part of a team. It’s a fast-track to productivity and professionalism.

2. For the Industry: Certification helps raise the bar. When gutter companies around the country use a common training standard, it leads to better installs, fewer callbacks, and a more respected trade overall. It also provides a foundation for future training and career growth—think foreman, estimator, or sales manager.

Previous attempts at this—think the SMACNA manual—are too complex for the layperson. RGA coursework is written at a third-grade reading level so anyone can understand the basics.

3. For the Public: Homeowners benefit when the people working on their homes know what they’re doing. Certification offers peace of mind: it shows that the person standing on their roof has taken the time to learn how to do the job right. It also promotes safety, quality, and trust—values every homeowner can get behind.

How Can Employers Use Certifications?

  • As a hiring tool – Look for certified candidates to reduce onboarding time
  • As an onboarding tool – Assign the coursework to new hires before they begin fieldwork
  • As a marketing tool – Show customers your team is trained and certified through the Rain Gutter Association
  • As a career ladder – Encourage team members to pursue both sales and installation certifications to grow within your company

Are the certification tracks available in different languages?

This is not something that is currently available, but once we hit a new member threshold we will be adding Spanish-language versions.

Certification is Just the Beginning

Whether you’re a business owner, a job-seeker, or a homeowner who just wants their gutters done right, the Rain Gutter Association’s certification program is building a better standard across the board.

When we train better, we work better—and the whole industry wins.

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