Get certified. Get listed. Get work.
The only training program built specifically for architectural film installation. Complete the track, pass the assessment, and appear in our certified installer directory — visible to every architect, designer, and property manager who specifies NELCOS.
Four steps from application to directory.
Apply
Submit your application below. We review trade credentials and confirm your nearest workshop location within 48 hours.
Train
Complete the online modules at your own pace, then attend the hands-on workshop at a certified NELCOS training centre.
Certify
Pass the practical assessment with a score of 85% or higher. Certification is valid for 3 years with a free annual refresher.
Get Listed
Your business appears in the NELCOS certified installer directory — searchable by architects, designers, and property managers.
Three levels. One standard.
Foundation
Online + hands-on
Surface preparation, adhesion science, tool selection, and basic application on flat panels. Required before any other track.
Advanced
In-person workshop
Complex curves, recessed panels, elevator interiors, and multi-surface seaming. Prerequisite: Foundation certification.
Exterior
In-person workshop
UV-rated exterior film, facade systems, weather sealing, and long-term maintenance protocols. Prerequisite: Advanced certification.
Already in the directory
Certified installers are the first call when a NELCOS project is specified. Architects and designers search by region and certification level.
Showing 6 of 2,400+ certified installers. Complete certification to appear here.
Start your application
Takes 3 minutes. We'll confirm your nearest training centre and available dates within 48 hours.
Certification is free for registered NELCOS trade partners. Non-partners pay a one-time fee of $195 CAD per track.