How to Qualify as a FORTIFIED Contractor

In addition to this training and passing the exam, certification as a FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor requires additional verification by IBHS.

  • Read the Roofing Contractor Handbook

  • Proof of an approved roofing certification (such as, GAF Factory Certified Roofer, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Malarkey Certified Residential Contractor etc.)

  • A valid state issued Contractor license (if applicable in your state) or a business license and;
    Proof of a minimum of 7 years in business and;
    Verification of $1,000,000 in general liability and valid Workers' Compensation coverage

All course registrations expire after 30 days

FORTIFIED Roof™ Certification Exam 

A Certified FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor must have at least one employee who has successfully completed the FORTIFIED Wise™ Roofing Contractor Training Course and received a passing grade on the examination. Following completion of the training course, certification candidates will take an online assessment examination. Candidates will have 2 hours in which to complete the examination and must answer at least 85% of the questions correctly to pass. Three attempts are permitted within 30 days of exam registration.

If You Fail a Certification Exam 

Candidates who fail the certification exam in all three attempts and want to continue with the certification process are required to re-take the FORTIFIED Wise™ course and examination. The candidate is required to pay all appropriate fees. 

If after taking the class and the exam again, a candidate still does not pass, the candidate must wait 6 months before retaking the course and the exam. The candidate must again pay all appropriate fees.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1

  • 2

    Module 2

  • 3

    Module 3

    • FORTIFIED Roof Designation
  • 4

    Module 4

    • Roof Deck & Fastening
  • 5

    Module 5

    • Sealed Roof Decks
  • 6

    Module 6

    • Flashing & Drip Edge
  • 7

    Module 7

    • Asphalt Shingles
  • 8

    Module 8

    • Metal, Tile and Low-Slope Roof Systems
  • 9

    Module 9

    • Requirements for a FORTIFIED Hail Designation
  • 10

    Module 10

    • Course Review
  • 11

    Key Changes for the 2020 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard

    • Module A: Standard Enhancements

    • Module B: Roof Updates
  • 12

    Course Survey

    • Post Course Survey