Member Levels

Student
• Requires enrollment in design program of at least 2 years at an accredited college, university, or trade school
• Must accumulate 10 WFCP™ credits

Associate
• Provides an introduction to window fashion design, products and application
• Gain an understanding of general design principles as well as business and sales techniques
• Must accumulate 12 WFCP™ credits and pass assessment test

Specialist
• Focuses on intermediate technical knowledge of design and applications, professional selling practices and fabrication
• Must accumulate 30 credits, pass assessment test and create a project
• Of the 30 WFCP™ credits: 4 must be in design, 4 in business, 4 in workroom and 3 in installation

Master
• Includes complex design topics with thorough understanding of Specialist level teachings
• Must accumulate 45 credits, pass assessment test, submit a project and complete speaking tutorial
• Of the 45 WFCP™ credits: 8 must be in business, 8 in design, 8 in workroom and 6 in installation

Expert
• Accepted into WFCP™ Elite, a group participating in market research, focus groups, and speaking engagements
• Must accumulate 75 credits and have at least 5 years experience
• Of the 75 WFCP™ credits: 12 must be in business, 12 in design, 12 in workroom and 10 in installation

CEUs
There is confusion in the marketplace as to which organization has the authority to accredit a course and what exactly a CEU course is. The question is commonly asked, “Is this an ASID-accredited course?” The answer is no. Professional organizations, such as ASID and IIDA, sponsor individual courses through their educational departments. The courses are then approved using IACET guidelines. We’ve skipped a step. Grace McNamara Inc., through its educational department, is a recognized IACET provider. As an IACET provider, we have the final authority to approve/accredit all our seminars and course offerings. What makes up a CEU Course in our industry? It must:

• Be focused on the practice of interior design.
• Be generic, not targeted at selling a product or service.
• Be created and delivered by qualified instructors using a variety of methods.
• Have clearly defined course objectives and complete handouts.

The best way to determine if you are required to earn CEUs is to contact the Department of Registration in your state regarding requirements. Most states have laws pertaining to registration and certification of members of the design profession.

How to Earn Credits

Participate in approved seminars including:
• Window Fashions REGIONAL TOUR (2 days) - 12 credits
• International Window Coverings Expo
• One and one-half hour session - 1 credit
• Super Session - 3 credits
• Style School’s Master Class article/exercise - 1 credit
• Hunter Douglas/Springs One Day Seminars - 2 credits

WFCP Pockets
• Read/complete approved articles and exercises - One Article = 1 credit
• Briefcase Course - 5 Manuals = 30 credits

Other Approved Opportunities (2 credits per year)
• Local fabricator seminars - .5 credits
• Sales/Personal development seminar - 1 credit
• National/International trade shows - 1 credit

And many other opportunities!