Get Certified!


Created for the people who are the 'face' of your dealership

Download  All five RV Learning Center certification applications.

The Mike Molino RV Learning Center offers five certification programs. The credentials are designed to recognize individuals employed in the RV industry that demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their jobs and a commitment to professionalism. The Learning Center partnered with the Ohio State University's Center for Education and Training for Employment to develop certifications, competency profiles, and instructional materials for RV service, parts and warranty professionals.

Certification Programs and Fees
1. Service Manager - $249
2. Service Writer/Advisor - $199
3. Warranty Administrator - $199
4. Parts Manager - $249
5. Parts Specialist - $199


Eligibility
Service writer/advisor, warranty administrator, and parts specialist certifications are appropriate for individuals currently employed in the industry with at least one year of service, parts, warranty department, or related industry experience.

Management-level parts and service personnel with at least two years work experience in RV service, parts, or related industry experience and possess the necessary supervisory and budget planning knowledge, are eligible for the service manager and parts manager certifications.

How to Prepare

Certification includes a rigorous testing process that ensures dealers their certified staff are knowledgeable in their field according to industry standards, as well as what is displayed in each position's competency profile. These profiles should be used as a guideline and further study materials are recommended for test preparation.

Have questions about the application or testing process? Download the certification FAQ information page. 

Resources to prepare working professionals for certification:
  • RV Industry Training Calendar offers information about classroom and online training programs available throughout North America.
  • Learning Guides complement existing in-house training programs. RV industry trainers will often use the guides as supporting materials.
  • Online readiness tests or pre-assessments help individuals assess their job knowledge and preparedness for certification. 
  • Training programs offered by Florida RV Trade Association’s Distance Learning Network. The online training program offers instructional content for almost every position at an RV dealership.
  • Manufacturer, supplier, distributor, and professional RV industry trainers help certification candidates build on their base of on-the-job experience with formal, structured training. Find a trainer today.
  • RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The annual event offers over 20 hours of timely education workshops.

 Renew your credentials!

 
Once you've earned your certification, KEEP it! Download  a recertification application today.

A standard attribute of professional certification programs is the requirement that every few years the certification must be renewed. Recertification proves your dedication to keeping your knowledge and skills up to date with industry changes and trends. If you've been continuously employed in the RV industry, and have not let your certification lapse, you may recertify through:
Option 1: Training
Participate in forty (40) hours of documented training related to the position. Training must be earned during the five years of certification with at least 20 hours earned during the third, fourth or fifth year. The recertification fee with training is $75.

Option 2: Testing
Take the online certification exam and earn a passing score. No training is required for the testing option. The recertification fee varies with the certification type.
If your certification has expired beyond the 90 day grace period, or you left the RV industry for more than one year, you must use option 2 and take the certification exam.

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