AGMT Glazier Certification

What AGMT Glazier Certification does

AGMT Glazier Certification refers to two ANAB-accredited certification programs — AGMT (Architectural Glass & Metal Technician) for individual glazing installers and NACC (North American Contractor Certification) for glazing contractor companies — sponsored by the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public benefit organization, and administered by an independent third-party, AMS, Inc. Both programs were developed by a cross-section of glazing installers, contractors, manufacturers, architects, and consultants and are positioned as North America's only ANSI-accredited, third-party competency assessments for glazing installation; AGMT is accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012 (granted 2019) and NACC under ISO/IEC 17065:2012 (granted 2015). Programs include written knowledge-based and hands-on performance-based testing, with delivery occurring through scheduled regional testing events and — since October 2023 — a partnership with testing-infrastructure provider Prometric.

The underlying platform comprises an online application and credentialing system, searchable public directories of certified technicians and contractors, and MasterSpec specification language that lets architects, general contractors, and owners reference the certifications in project requirements. Revenue is generated through certification application, testing, and renewal fees across both programs, with a current directory footprint of 2,182+ AGMT-certified glaziers and 108 NACC-certified contractor companies across the United States and Canada. Go-to-market is event-driven, anchored on trade shows such as GlassBuild America and industry conferences (BOMA, Texas Glass Conference, AIA), supplemented by publications, webinars, and association partnerships. The operating entity is small — 19 total team members including office, support, and traveling examiners — headquartered in Sackets Harbor, NY, with no venture capital or private equity ownership indicated.

Name

AGMT Glazier Certification

Legal name

Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC)

Website

https://agmtprogram.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGMT Glazier Certification operates two ANAB-accredited certification programs — AGMT for individual glazing installers and NACC for glazing contractor companies — across North America, administered by AMS, Inc. under the 501(c)(3) AGMCC, and serving contractors, GCs, architects, and building owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Glazing, Glass & Fenestration Installation (EDAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Glazier certification programs
• Contractor certification services
• Trade certification assessment
• Glazing installer certification
• ANAB accredited certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Sackets Harbor, NY

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Fees: Fees for certification testing, application, and renewal processes for both AGMT (individual technicians) and NACC (contractor companies)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGMT Glazier Certification operates two ANAB-accredited certification programs: NACC (North American Contractor Certification) for glazing contractor companies and AGMT (Architectural Glass & Metal Technician) Certification for individual glazing installers. Both programs validate competency through written knowledge-based and hands-on performance-based testing, and are the only ANSI-accredited, third-party certifications for glazing installation in North America. The programs are administered by AMS, Inc. under oversight of the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC).

Product overview

AGMT Glazier Certification operates two distinct certification programs: NACC (North American Contractor Certification) for glazing contracting companies and AGMT (Architectural Glass & Metal Technician) Certification for individual glazing installers. Both programs are ANAB-accredited and provide vetted credentials to reduce guesswork and minimize risk in selecting glazing installation teams. The programs were developed by a cross-section of the glazing industry including installers, contractors, manufacturers, architects, and consultants, and are administered by AMS, Inc. under oversight of the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NACC (North American Contractor Certification) Company-level certification program for glazing contractors that validates contractor competency through rigorous assessment processes. Certification covers operational categories including active glass, building envelope (high rise/low rise), guardrails, horizontal glazing, interior and entry systems, interior glazing, and service work. ANAB-accredited under ISO/IEC 17065:2012.
• AGMT (Architectural Glass & Metal Technician) Certification Individual-level certification program for glazing installers that validates knowledge and skills through written knowledge-based and hands-on performance-based testing. AGMT is North America's only ANSI-accredited, third-party assessment of an experienced glazier's knowledge and abilities. ANAB-accredited under ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

Quantifiable outcome

• 681 glaziers certified in 2022 alone - doubling the program size
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrometriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2023AGMT launched partnership with Prometric in October 2023 for testing administration. Prometric provides testing infrastructure for written knowledge-based and hands-on performance-based certification exams.
• AMS, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent third-party organization that administers the NACC and AGMT certification programs, ensuring fair and consistent program operations.
• AGMCC (Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) not-for-profit public benefit organization that sponsors and oversees both AGMT and NACC certification programs. Board includes industry professionals from glazing contractors, manufacturers, architects, and consultants.
• FHCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFHC served as Premier Sponsor of AGMT testing during GlassBuild 2024, supporting certification program marketing and visibility at trade events.
• LearnGlazing.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved as education provider for NACC and AGMT programs, offering continuing education and preparation resources for certification candidates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Prometric: Prometric is the global testing delivery partner used by AGMT since October 2023. While primarily a testing services provider rather than a competing certification owner, it operates ANSI-accredited certification programs for other industries and represents both a strategic dependency and an adjacent competitive model.

Broad incumbents

• Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI): AWCI certifies and trains installers across wall/ceiling and exterior cladding trades with overlapping glazing installation scope. Its broader construction-trade certification programs make it a partial competitor and an industry-recognized alternative credential.
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI): CSI owns and maintains MasterSpec, the specification platform where AGMT/NACC language was embedded in 2020. CSI is the gatekeeper for specifier adoption, making it the most strategically relevant ecosystem player even though it does not directly certify installers.
• National Glass Association (NGA): NGA is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and glazing industry, offering education, training, and MyGlassClass credentials. While broader than AGMT/NACC, it is the primary ecosystem partner and a competing training/certification pathway for glaziers.

Others

• BOMA International: BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) is a key audience for NACC/AGMT outreach via BOMA Conference & Expo participation. Building owners represented by BOMA are end-buyers who increasingly require certified installers for high-performance glazing, making BOMA a critical channel even though it does not compete.
• International Risk Management Institute (IRMI): IRMI awarded AGMT/NACC the 2020 Gary E. Bird Horizon Award and serves the construction risk-management audience that drives demand for certified installers. It is an ecosystem influencer rather than a direct competitor, but is highly relevant to the demand-side thesis for certified glazing contractors.

Direct peers

• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC): NFRC is an ANSI-accredited third-party certification body for fenestration (windows, doors, skylights, curtain walls). It is the closest comparable certification organization, sharing the ANAB accreditation model, third-party testing, and fenestration-adjacent scope relevant to AGMT/NACC's glazing installation certification.
• American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): AAMA operates the AAMA Certified Profile Installer Program and fenestration product certification schemes. It directly parallels AGMT/NACC's role in certifying installers and products for the architectural glazing and fenestration industry, with similar ANSI/ISO-aligned standards.
• Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC): IGCC provides third-party certification of insulating glass units through an ANSI-accredited program. It overlaps with NACC's product-level certification under ISO/IEC 17065 for components that AGMT-certified technicians install.

Regional players

• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): IUPAT (represented on the AGMCC board via District Council 38) trains and credentials glaziers through its apprenticeship programs. Its glazier credentials are a competing pathway into the trade and a key labor-supply stakeholder for AGMT-certified technicians.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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