ACSP Certification

The ACSP created a certification program for designers and installers, the first of its kind available specifically to the storage
community. The program's main objective is to assist designers and installers in marketing their skills, promoting their achievements, and defining their careers to both consumers and employers as the true, established professionals in this competitive and specialized field.

Level 1: Registered Storage Designer

Requirements:
  • A minimum of one year of full-time closet/storage design experience.
  • Achievement of a passing score on the qualification exam and design challenges.
​ACSP Member (or employee of ACSP member): $275
Non-ACSP Member: $400

Level 2: Certified Storage Designer

Current certification as a Registered Storage Designer is mandatory, plus the following:
  • Provide a total of 15 points on the application based on your experience, education, and recommendations.
  • Achievement of a passing score on the qualification exam and advanced design challenges.
ACSP Member (or employee of ACSP member): $275
Non-ACSP Member: $400

Level 3: Master Storage Designer

Current certification as a Certified Storage Designer is mandatory, plus the following:
  • Ten years of full-time experience in the closet/storage industry, of which a minimum of seven years is specifically closet/storage design.
  • Submission of a portfolio containing at least ten projects demonstrating outstanding design. 
ACSP Member (or employee of ACSP member): $275
Non-ACSP Member: $400
Payment of applicable fee is mandatory for design certification at each level and to renew certifications.
Design certification renewal fee is $100 every two years.
If an applicant fails to pass the Design Challenges or Examination. they may retest for a $75 fee after a waiting period of 14 days.

Registered Installer

Use the Registered Installer’s Certification to show the commitment of your company to train your installers. You can also use this exam to qualify your new hires.

​ACSP Member (or employee of ACSP member): $135
Non-ACSP Member: $250
Applicable fee must accompany application.
Installer certification renewal fee is $50 every two years.
If an applicant fails to pass the Examination. they may retest for a $75 fee after a waiting period of 14 days.