Get certified. Get listed.
Get work.
The only training program built specifically for architectural film. Complete a track, pass the assessment, and join the certified network that architects, designers, and property managers hire from.
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Four steps from application to directory.
Apply
Submit your application. We review trade credentials and confirm your nearest workshop within 48 hours.
Train
Online modules at your own pace, then the hands-on workshop at a certified NELCOS training centre.
Certify
Pass the practical assessment at 85%+. Valid 3 years, with a free annual refresher.
Get Listed
Join the certified network map — first call when a NELCOS project is specified in your region.
Three levels. One standard.
Surface preparation, adhesion science, tool selection, and basic application on flat panels. Required before any other track.
- Surface science & prep
- Tool kit & technique
- Flat panel application
- Quality inspection
Complex curves, recessed panels, elevator interiors, and multi-surface seaming. Prerequisite: Foundation certification.
- Curved & compound surfaces
- Elevator & lift interiors
- Seam alignment & finishing
- Large-format application
UV-rated exterior film, facade systems, weather sealing, and long-term maintenance protocols. Prerequisite: Advanced certification.
- Exterior film chemistry
- Facade system installation
- Weather sealing & drainage
- Maintenance & warranty
Two tracks included in every partner onboarding.
The complete commercial playbook — so your team generates demand instead of waiting for it.
- Where to find your clients
- How to present to new clients
- How to negotiate & answer specific questions
- Sales pipeline management
- Sales efforts management
The full technical path for installers and project leads — the same standard our own crews certify against.
- Technical properties of the material
- How to estimate & quote jobs
- Job site & surface preparation
- How to install film — and repair damaged film
- Project stages management & quality control
Certified installers across North America.
Every dot is a region with active certified installers. When a project is specified, we route it to the certified crew nearest you — complete certification to join the map.
Takes 3 minutes.
Free for registered NELCOS trade partners. Non-partners: one-time $195 CAD per track.