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Certification, Training & Business Guides

Every article links to the exact IRI certification course that trains you for that work — water, fire, mold, flood, and disaster estimation. Read the guide, then enroll when you are ready.

Water & Fire

Is Certification And Training Used Out In The Water, Fire Restoration Industry?

How certification and training play a role in the water and fire restoration industry, and why credentials matter.

Fire Restoration

How Do I Start A Fire Restoration Business?

A practical guide to starting a fire restoration business, from certification to equipment and client acquisition.

Water Restoration

How Do I Become Certified In Water Damage?

Steps to get certified in water damage restoration, including training requirements and the certification process.

Fire and water restoration certification

Water & Fire

How Do You Become Certified In Fire And Water Restoration?

Getting certified in both fire and water restoration — what you need, what it costs, and how to get started.

Water Restoration

How Do I Start A Water Damage Business?

Building a water damage restoration business from the ground up — certification, equipment, and finding clients.

Flood Restoration

Do I Need Flood Damage Training And Certification?

Why flood damage training and certification matters, and what credentials help you get hired by insurance companies.

Mold Remediation

Can You Get A Certification Online For Mold Remediation?

How online mold remediation certification works, what it covers, and whether it's accepted in your state.

Fire Restoration

How Do You Become Certified In Fire Restoration?

The path to fire restoration certification — training, exam, and what it takes to work as a fire restoration specialist.

Training & Certification

Do Contractors Need Certification And Training For Fire And Water Restoration?

Why contractors need certification and training for fire and water restoration work, and what clients look for.

Certification Courses By IRI

Every Article Leads To A Certification

Each guide above links to the course that certifies you for that work. 100% online, self-paced, with Hope AI tutor support, digital field documents, and 2-year access. Save $450 when you take all four — and earn the Disaster Recovery Specialist credential free.

Water Restoration Specialist

WRS — water damage, drying, extraction, and documentation.

$299 $399

Fire Restoration Specialist

FRS — smoke, soot, odor control, contents, and safety.

$299 $399

Mold Remediation Specialist

MS — mold assessment, containment, removal, and state requirements.

$299 $399

Disaster Estimation Specialist

DES — scoping, estimating, Xactimate-style pricing, and reports.

$299 $399

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All 4 Courses — Disaster Recovery Specialist Package

WRS + FRS + MS + DES certification courses. The 5th credential — Disaster Recovery Specialist (DRS) — is included free when you complete all four.

$750.00

$1,200.00 — All 4 Courses

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State License & Certification Requirements

Find Your State Certification Requirements

Select your state to see water restoration, mold remediation, and fire restoration certification and license requirements. Fire/smoke scope, demolition, hazardous materials, insurance procedures, and licensing can vary by location.

Water Restoration State License And Certification Requirements Search

Mold Remediation And Certification State License Requirements Search

Fire Restoration State License And Certification Requirements Search

AI-enhanced restoration certification training. Water, Mold, Fire, Disaster Estimation — 100% online, self-paced, with 24/7 AI tutor. Serving contractors since 2006.

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Restoration & RemediationArticles

Certification, Training & Business Guides

Is Certification And Training Used Out In The Water, Fire Restoration Industry?

How Do I Start A Fire Restoration Business?

How Do I Become Certified In Water Damage?

How Do You Become Certified In Fire And Water Restoration?

How Do I Start A Water Damage Business?

Do I Need Flood Damage Training And Certification?

Can You Get A Certification Online For Mold Remediation?

How Do You Become Certified In Fire Restoration?

Do Contractors Need Certification And Training For Fire And Water Restoration?

Every Article Leads To A Certification

Water Restoration Specialist

Fire Restoration Specialist

Mold Remediation Specialist

Disaster Estimation Specialist

All 4 Courses — Disaster Recovery Specialist Package

Walk it. Speak it. Or hand it the file.Hope builds the estimate.

Walkthrough + Dictation

20+ Trade Tools

Hope, Your Partner

Proof-Sheet PDF

Fire, Mold, Water, Management — We Train For It All

Find Your State Certification Requirements

Water Restoration State License And Certification Requirements Search

Mold Remediation And Certification State License Requirements Search

Fire Restoration State License And Certification Requirements Search

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