Member Levels & Earning Credits

WFCP	Member Levels

Associate – for Students and Beginners

Provides an introduction to window fashion design, products and applications
Gain an understanding of general design principles as well as business and sales techniques
Requires 10 WFCP credits and passing assessment test

Specialist – Designers & Workrooms

Focuses on intermediate technical knowledge of design and applications, professional selling practices and fabrication.
Requires 30 credits, pass assessment test, and create a project and complete Associate Level

Master – Designer & Workrooms

Includes complex design topics with thorough understanding of Specialist level teachings
Requires 45 credits, pass assessment tst, submit a project, complete speaking tutorial and complete Specialist and Associate levels

Expert – Elite Level

Accepted into WFCP Elite, a group participating in market research, focus groups and speaking engagements.
Requires 75 credits, 5 years of experience and complete master, Specialist and Associate Levels

NEW! Authorities

Follow your passion and become the Go-to window coverings authority in your area.

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TEXTILES
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COUTURE DESIGN AND FABRICATION
SOFT FURNISHINGS

How To Earn WFCP Credits

Participate in the following:

Participate in the following:
Seminars at VISION shows Super Sessions at VISION shows Design and cultural events WFCP webinars WFCP Webinars on Demand and take test	1.5 credit 3.5 credits 1.0 credit 1 credit per hour 1 credit
Education and Certification
Read, complete and return Pocket CEU exercises Style School/ read and return exercise Briefcase Course: Five manual course including Testing and one year WFCP membership Published WFCP Review- Book, Video, tour , design even Published magazine article, blog, Style School article Fast Track Certification- Self directed study with online coaching, exercises and testing	1 credit 1 credit 30 credits 1 credit 1 credit 30 credits
Additional Approved Opportunities:
WFCP Authority WFCP Advisory Board Create your own credits- call WFCP Director for more info Develop marketing/business tools that mention WFCP Membership, provide examples Conduct a consumer seminar/workshop WFCP Calls, Challenges and editorial participation WFCP Roving Reporters Approved charitable endeavor or participation Volunteering at WFCP/ GMI events Mentoring emerging professionals Window Fashion related video or photography	1 - 3 credits 1 - 3 credits 1 - 3 credits 1 credit 1 credit 2 credits credits based on participation hours 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
You can also earn up to 2 credits annually for the following:
Custom Home Furnishings Academy Classes Local fabricator seminars (Fax copy of invoice) Sales/personal development seminar (fax copy of invoice) Other Approved Industry association/ organization seminars	2 credits .5 credit 1 credit credit based on content hours

If you have another opportunity that might be appropriate, contact the WFCP Director to have it considered for approval.