PEPA’s Career Pathway to Success Program plays an integral part in the industry, starting with a one-day Installer-Trainee course followed by the preparation that installation technicians receive for the Certified Installer course and exam.

The Career Pathway to Success Program is designed to help aspiring professionals find a clear pathway to a successful career in the construction industry. It also is one of the few legitimate career tracks where you can start making a living wage as an installer-trainee in your first year to earning a six-figure salary as an owner-operator/subcontractor.

Whether you’re an avid DIY’er or a certified industry pro, we have the knowledge you need to install vinyl siding the right way. Check out our complete guide on installation best practices, tips and tricks and installation videos.

If you are looking to hire or grow your workforce–or expand your operations–visit our Official Registry of Installer Trainees, Certified Installers and Certified Installer Instructors. Grow your workforce here.

If you represent an educational institution and want to learn more about incorporating VSI’s Career Pathway to Success Program into your classroom, email us today.

PEPA recognizes individuals as Certified Installers based on a combination of work experience and successful completion of a course of training and exam based on the knowledge and skills needed to properly install vinyl siding as well as soffit and accessories. Installers with a minimum of one-year of installation experience can become a VSI Certified Installer. Those with less than one year of experience can still attend a training course as an Installer Trainee candidate; however, for the Installer Trainee candidate, certification cannot be achieved until the required experience is completed.

For skilled siding installers, becoming a VSI Certified Installer is easy – simply follow VSI’s Career Pathway to Success Program, take an online class, or a class taught by a VSI Certified Trainer and pass an exam that tests your knowledge about vinyl siding installation. Classes are offered across North America. If a classroom is not convenient, we offer online certification classes in multiple languages. Go at your own pace, all at once or one chapter at a time – whenever and wherever you want.

Certification is valid for five years. Certified Installers must recertify and provide verification that they have remained active installing vinyl siding during the certification period. Upon contacting the Administrator and payment of the recertification fee, the certified installer/trainer will renew online here. Passing this exam is required for each additional five-year certification.

There are in-person courses offered across North America and virtual courses offered monthly. The easiest way to find a course is here.

There is no charge to become a VSI Installer Trainee! To become a Certified Installer, the Certified Trainer sets the fees for Certified Installer classes, which include a certification administrative fee. These fees are between $95-$175 depending on the format of the course. To become a Certified Installer Trainer, the costs are $375 for a 3-day, in-person event.