About AGMT Certification
North America’s ONLY credential for architectural glass and metal technicians
Improving the industry, one technician at a time.
What’s the AGMT mission?
To provide a means to validate that a glazing technician has the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform work in a manner that will minimize defects and failures and will conform to customer requirements.
What are AGMT’s benefits?
AGMT adds value to individuals and project teams:
- Differentiates best-of-the-best technicians and their companies.
- Reduces subjective personnel criteria with independent, third-party validation.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality.
- Elevates customer and supplier confidence.
- Indicates a commitment to continuing education.
- Provides a consistent competency benchmark for craftworkers across North America.
The AGMT program recognizes craftworkers who utilize industry best practices, giving peace of mind to building owners, design professionals, general contractors, and insurers.
What’s involved with AGMT?
AGMT is a comprehensive credential that differentiates competency. In order to earn certification, a candidate must:
- Meet all prerequisite requirements.
- Pass the written Knowledge-Based Test (KBT).
- Pass all sections of the physical Performance-Based Test (PBT):
- Curtain Wall Test
- Storefront Test
- Sealant Test
- Layout Test
- Harness Test
- Recertify every four years, including written testing, evidence of required work hours, and completion of a set amount of continuing education.
“I believe the AGMT certification is the mark of a true professional glazier. It means quality craftsmanship and integrity of work performed.”
Steve Metzger, AGMT, Glazier Instructor
Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, PA