Namba Certification Academy
Master your craft with master-level training from industry legend Jon Namba. Unlock verified skills and climb to Platinum status.
About Jon Namba
Jon Namba has been in the floor covering industry since 1976. His experience includes installation and certifications of hardwood, carpet, resilient, ceramic tile, laminate, decorative concrete coatings, and concrete moisture testing.
His hands-on skills were displayed when the World Floor Covering Association sponsored the Best of the Best Installation contest at Surfaces. He was a participant in the resilient category in 1999, after winning the regional division in 1998. In 2001 at the national competition, he was awarded first place for the Best of the Best installation in the carpet category.
Leadership & Education
He was the Director of Technical Services at the World Floor Covering Association from 2001 – 2006 where he coordinated all aspects of training and education with the Regional Installation Training & Education (RITE) program. While there, he created partners in training with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), and Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).
Executive Roles
- • Surfaces Advisory Council (2001-Current)
- • Executive Director - CFI (2006-2010)
- • President - NWFA CP (2009-2011)
Current Focus
- • Editorial Director - FCI Magazine
- • Board of Directors - NWFA CP
- • NFIC Certified Installer & Trainer
Jon is actively involved in his business in Salt Lake City, Utah where he owns and operates a family business doing consulting, inspections, trainings and installations.
Available Skill Tracks
Each certification adds XP to your Partner Level
Program Rewards
5% Rebate
Pay-as-you-go Academy
8% Rebate
Limited Academy Access
10% Rebate
Priority Matching
12% Rebate
Full Academy Access
Manual Upgrade Request
If you already hold external certifications (CFI, NWFA), submit them here for manual XP credit.
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