Credentialing from the American Fence Association (AFA)

Providing credentialing services to the fence, deck, rail, automated vehicular gates, and access control industries

AFA credentials advance professionalism and consumer and safety awareness in these industries by offering certification and accreditation programs.

Certified Fence Contractor

The Certified Fence Contractor credential is for business owners and senior leaders who want to validate their expertise in running a successful fence contracting business.

CFC Next Steps

Certified Gate Automation Designer

Keeping up with the industry market, the CGAD is the most comprehensive gate designer certification available to our industry.

CGAD Next Steps

Certified Gate Automation Technician

The premier certification for gate installers. Take the first step to becoming a Master Certified Gate Automation Technician.

CGAT Next Steps

Certified Operations Manager

Strengthen your professionalism, your team, and your organization through the COM program, focusing on best practices for day-to-day operations at fence contracting companies.

COM Next Steps

Proctors

The American Fence Association is soliciting applications for volunteer examination proctors across the United States.

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Test Sites

Written examinations, hands-on demonstration testing, and other testing events may be scheduled in partnership with AFA events or those of their chapters or members.

How to Apply

FAQ

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