CEU Provider Partners

The NKBA partners with other organizations that develop programs in continuing career education. An extensive CEU Provider Program database of everything that’s available and pre-approved is coming soon.

In addition, the following are official CEU Providers:

20-20 Technologies

The world’s leading provider of computer-aided design, sales and manufacturing software solutions for residential and commercial markets. 20-20 is the largest company in the world offering a single integrated software platform for industry-wide use—from showroom to factory floor—tailored specifically to the interior design business and employed across all environments, desktop and web.

AEC Daily

AEC Daily offers free online courses and podcasts that qualify for CEUs in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

Clarke Distribution Company

Clarke is the exclusive New England distributor of the highest quality brands the industry has to offer, including Sub-Zero, Wolf, ASKO, KWC, Best, and Scotsman.

CompanionCabinet

CompanionCabinet provides tools and training that allow cabinet dealerships to run efficiently and cost-effectively, including specialized software for in-the-cloud computing.

Coverings National Trade Productions

Coverings is the premier event connecting distributors, contractors, retailers, fabricators, architects and designers in the dynamic environment of an international exposition featuring the world's exposition featuring the world's finest tile and natural stone.

Dacor

A family business since the 1930s, Dacor designs and manufactures high-end kitchen appliances that include many industry innovations. Some of their firsts include an infrared gas broiler inside an electric oven, a Pure Convection system for even heat distribution, a Butterfly Bake Element for an extraordinary traditional bake, and extra-large Dacor Greats that simplify cooking with large pots and pans.

Delia

For more than 40 years in the kitchen appliance industry, Delia has been committed to every aspect of our business, from construction to installation; from education to service. This high-end appliance expert sets the standard in pre-purchase education and post-purchase support. At the heart of Delia are their Viking Centers, which include state-of-the-art teaching kitchens and designer showrooms showcasing the latest in Viking appliances.

Delta Faucet Company

Delta Faucet Company is the largest U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial faucets. With brands like Delta, Brizo, and Peerless, the company holds the number one position in U.S. market share and sells in more than 50 countries. Their stylish, innovative products enhance performance and improve consumers’ everyday experiences with water. Delta Faucet is committed to helping concerned consumers identify simple ways to incorporate conservation into their lives.

Dornbracht

For more than 60 years, Dornbracht, has shaped the bathroom market segment with its high-end design. Their goal is to open new areas and set the bathroom free from its architectural limitations. Today, their product range includes fittings and accessories for kitchens, as well as Dornbracht Interiors, a series of exclusive designer furniture and accessories.

GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances

From its beginning in 1907, GE has become one of the largest manufacturers of appliances in the world. Today, they’re improving people’s lives with some of the world's most energy-efficient household products, including appliances and lighting.

Hanley Wood Exhibitions

Hanley Wood Exhibitions presents industry-leading conferences and exhibitions that bring residential and commercial construction professionals face-to-face with product manufacturers. Trade shows including StoneExpo, Surfaces, and The Remodeling Show offer top-notch education, exceptional networking opportunities, and live, hands-on instruction not found at other industry events. The Remodeling Show is the only national event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually.

Hansgrohe

Headquartered in the Black Forest, Hansgrohe produces state-of-the-art, design-oriented bathroom solutions and innovative products for bathrooms as a living space. With 10 production facilities on three continents and sales companies and consulting support locations in 36 countries, Hansgrohe AG has a worldwide presence in the sanitation industry. Our recipe for success: innovative products, a sustainable business concept and the passion for the element of water.

Insikerator

Insinkerator is the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use.

Interline Creative Group, Inc.

Interline is a full-service marketing outsource that offers comprehensive capability and execution excellence through a complete, turnkey collection of marketing tactics.

Jenn-Air

The technological leader in performance kitchen appliances, Jenn-Air has transformed the kitchen in design, cooking, and entertaining. Since becoming known for the first ventilated cooktop in 1961, the company has built its reputation on countless patents, exclusive features, and industry firsts that enable consumers to create memorable experiences in the kitchen.

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

For more than 100 years, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has been taking gourmet lifestyles outdoors. Today, they’re a one-stop resource for the finest equipment for creating the ultimate outdoor kitchen. As the leading manufacturer in outdoor cooking and entertaining equipment, they provide a complete line of grills, refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers, weather-tight cabinets, wok cooktops, lobster boil pits, martini bars, and countertop pizza ovens.

Kitchen & Bath Design News

Kitchen & Bath Design News is the leading business, design, and product resource for the kitchen and bath trades. It keeps us up to date with a monthly magazine, annual Directory & Buyer’s guide, online forums, blogs, podcasts and video network.

Lutron

Lutron, the first company to mass-market the dimmer, leads the market in high-quality lighting controls for fluorescent, halogen incandescent, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low-voltage, and LED light sources. Lutron has also led with innovations in window shade technology for the control of daylight, as well as wired and wireless systems. It’s the only company to create systems of dimmers and motorized window shades that control both electric light and daylight.

My Design Tutor

My Design Tutor provides on-demand courseware to helps associates in retail design-sales roles learn how to master the software that their company uses for design and communication with clients and installation professionals. They can also provide custom software training for companies.

OKITE Quartz Surfacing

Okite is a flagship product manufactured by Seieffe Group. It is a natural quartz surfacing slab, made in Italy, which is used for the fabrication of countertops, vanities, and wall cladding applications. Comprised of up to 93% natural quartz crystals, OKITE has a finish that is virtually maintenance free. Quartz Surfacing has been rated as the best performing countertop material in their independent studies.

Rohl

This family-run business grew out of the founder’s ability to recognize a unique opportunity for product innovation: the pull-out kitchen faucet. This design concept changed the U.S. kitchen faucet business forever. Today, the ROHL product line includes a wide range of exceptional quality, classically differentiated kitchen and bath faucets and fixtures sourced from Western Europe, New Zealand, and North America.

Seieffe Corporation

Seieffe Corporation is part of Seieffe Group, a multinational firm with headquarters based in Italy, with over 50 years of experience in research and development of exquisite building products. Seieffe Corporation is based in Houston, Texas with a stocking facility that, since 2003, supplies the North American market.

Sub-Zero Wolf

More than 10 years ago, Sub-Zero Wolf was formed as the marriage of two companies with the goal of designing and building the world’s premier cooking and preservation appliances.

Sub-Zero Freezer Company was the industry’s most recognized manufacturer of premium built-in home refrigerators. Wolf was synonymous with professional cooking equipment for restaurants and hotels. Now, the serious home cook chooses their new brand for people who will have nothing less than the kitchen they have always wanted.

U-Line

For nearly five decades and three generations, U-Line continues to be the leader in innovation, quality, and value in the premium built-in undercounter ice making, refrigeration and wine preservation market. U-Line has captivated those with an appreciation for the finer things with exceptional functionality, style, inspired innovation, and attention to even the smallest details, and is known and respected for their unwavering dedication to product design, quality, and selection.

Viking

The first commercial-type range specifically designed, engineered, and certified for home use came from Viking in 1987. Since then, Viking has expanded its product offering to encompass the entire kitchen, both indoors and outdoors. In addition to freestanding ranges and ventilation hoods, the current Viking product line includes built-in range tops and cooktops, built-in ovens, warming drawers, dishwashers, trash compactors, food waste disposers, refrigerators, freezers, wine cellars, and an entire line of outdoor products including grills, ovens, refrigeration, and stainless steel cabinetry.

There is also a line of premium culinary products – cookware, cutlery, stand mixers, blenders, toasters, food processors, and hand blenders. Plus a full program of cooking classes, gourmet events and online instruction.

Window Covering Association of American (WCAA)

The Window Coverings Association of America is the only national non-profit trade association dedicated to the retail window coverings industry and to member dealers, decorators, and workrooms.