ADVANCED PILLAR DESIGNATIONS
COMING SUMMER/FALL 2026
Profitable Restorer, in partnership with the RIA, will be offering RIA Advanced Pillar Designations.
This program is the perfect way to get ahead in the restoration industry by becoming a certified Fire Loss Specialist (FLS), Content Loss Specialist (CLS), Water Loss Specialist (WLS), and Environmental Risk Specialist (ERS).
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TAKE YOUR RESTORATION CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH RIA'S ADVANCED PILLAR DESIGNATION CERTIFICATIONS
Fire Loss Specialist Prep Course & Exam
The Fire Loss Specialist (FLS) course covers a wide array of subjects, including working with contracts, ethics, project management, report writing, consulting in the discipline of fire damage, and more! This designation is for those individuals who wish to advance their careers and become a recognized subject matter expert in advanced fire restoration.
Course information for Summer 2026 COMING SOON
Water Loss Specialist Prep Course & Exam
The RIA Water Loss Specialist (WLS) course incorporates a wide variety of vetted industry-related courses representing the four major Domains of Knowledge as part of its pre-requisite course requirements. Like all RIA advanced certification programs, the WLS includes a rigorous course of self-study, combined with live instruction from well-known industry leaders. The RIA WLS is recognized as the premier achievement of excellence in water loss restoration!
Course information for Summer 2026 COMING SOON
Content Loss Specialist Prep Course & Exam
The RIA Contents Loss Specialist (CLS) course, assists Contents Restoration Specialists across the country and internationally. The RIA CLS is a training program that is not only top of the line as far as content but also brings a systematic approach to the way contents are dealt with in general. This program is recognized as the best of its kind and incorporates lectures, specialized presentations from subject matter experts in their field, case studies, and group study work.
Course information for Fall 2026 COMING SOON
Environmental Risk Specialist Prep Course & Exam
The NEW RIA the Environmental Risk Specialist (ERS) course will prepare the Environmental Specialist to navigate resources, industry guidelines, and regulations. This RIA program provides the student with awareness and understanding of the environmental hazards, including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE), and risks associated with disaster sites. This course is an excellent opportunity for students in the industry to gain a fundamental understanding of evaluating front-end risks associated with such events!
Course information for Fall 2026 COMING SOON
Maintaining Your Restoration Certification
Once you become certified, you must maintain your certification. Upon formal notification from RIA, Certificants begin their 3-year certification cycle, which runs on the calendar year. Example: The 3-year certification cycle for a professional who becomes certified in October 2018 would run from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022.
By taking an RIA Pillar Designation Course, you can obtain 19.5 CEC credits.
How to Obtain Continuing Education Credits
Certificants must actively pursue ongoing professional development through educational coursework, attendance at industry-related events, association involvement, presentations, mentoring, and more.
- Certificants are required to maintain a total of 48 continuing education contact hours within their three-year certification cycle.
- All CEC activity must be documented. (Examples: attendance certificates, paid receipts with course brochure, copy of ID badge with class description)
- All CECs must be obtained within the three-year cycle.
- CEC contact hours exceeding the CEC hour requirements within a 3-year cycle cannot be “carried over” into the next certification cycle.
How to Renew Your Certification
3-Year Certification Cycle
Certificants are responsible for submitting the CEC documentation and paying their certification renewal dues in accordance with their 3-year certification cycle.
Multiple Certifications
If you hold multiple pillar designations, the newly gained certification will automatically be placed on the same certification cycle as the currently held certification(s). Starting with the June 30, 2019 renewal window. For dual certificates, the default renewal date will become that of the first attained certification. Moving forward, all new dual, triple, or quadruple certifications will assume the certification renewal date of the first attained certification.
Required CEs and Fees for RIA Advanced Designations
The number of CEs required and the fee required at renewal is contingent upon the number of RIA Advanced Designations achieved – WLS, FLS, ERS, CLS.
Questions About Renewing Your Restoration Certification? Contact the Helpdesk!
The Helpdesk will assist you with:
- Renewal Invoices
- Account Updates
- Continuing Education Credit Awards
- Exam Results
- Exam Retesting
- Research Paper/Formal Report
Your dedicated Customer Service Representative is:
Mona Gaspar
844-742-3762
What if I registered and can't make it?
Not a problem! We do require at least 45 days notice if you are unable to attend in order to get a refund. If you are cancelling with less than 45 days notice, please contact Anastasia Rzesnoski at [email protected].
Class Cancellations
Classes are subject to minimum enrollment requirements. If these requirements are not met, the class may be canceled. Should this occur, you will be notified in advance and receive a full refund, or you may opt to transfer your registration to a future session.
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