Contact the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification by telephone or online. This is the national association for professional carpet cleaners.
Read about or ask about the scheduled classes for certification. The IICRC indicates that it does not operate schools, but does provide a schedule of classes through approved schools for certification.
Use the IICRC website to read about the required standards for IICRC certification in carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and mold remediation.
Secure a position with a carpet cleaning company that provides professional carpet cleaner training. Some companies offer classes onsite or online.
Follow the required training courses.
Ensure that the training will provide you with certification.
Find a reputable training course online.
Make sure that the program offers certification.
Ensure that the certification offered is recognized by carpet cleaning companies in your area. You can find out this information by simply calling around to companies locally and asking them if there are any online certification schools that they recommend.
Follow the recommended schedule of courses and receive your certification.