AAADM Inspector Certification/Audit Training

AAADM (American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers) Training Courses

What is AAADM Inspector Certification?

• AAADM Certified Training Courses provide an established training & verification program for Automatic Door Inspectors. These 2-day courses train to the current ANSI/BHMA standards for Swing/Slide and Folding Doors (A156.10,.19,.38)
• AAADM Certification must be applied for. To become AAADM Certified, applicants must attend and pass the AAADM Certified Training Course.
• The applicant will be credentialed, registered, and certified as an AAADM Certified Inspector upon completion.
  • General Overview of AAADM Certification

What is AAADM Audit Training?

• AAADM Certified Training Courses are also available to those who do not meet the criteria to become AAADM Certified Inspectors (e.g., Architects, Engineers, Salespeople, Project Coordinators, Contractors, etc.).
• Those who wish to seek more knowledge & training in the Automatic Door Industry about speeds, safety, and signage set forth by the current ANSI/BHMA standards for Swing/Slide and Folding Doors (A156.10,.19,.38), may AUDIT an AAADM Certified Training Course. 
• The auditor will not be credentialed or registered as an AAADM Inspector upon completion.
  • Link to Audit Application

What are the Prerequisites for becoming an AAADM Certified Inspector?

1. Applicants must be employed by an AAADM full member company OR a business that is a Distributor of Automatic Pedestrian Doors by an AAADM full member Company, OR a company that derives 50% of its business from the sale, installation, or service of Full Power Automatic Pedestrian Doors & products that comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10.      
   • AAADM full member companies
2. Applicants must have worked in the pedestrian door industry for 6 months immediately preceding the application for an AAADM Certified Training Course OR worked in the automatic pedestrian door industry for 3 months AND have taken a Factory Training Course of an AAADM Full Member.
3. Applicants must complete the AAADM Application and License Agreement and then be vetted by an AAADM Certified Trainer. 
   • Link to AAADM Application & License Agreement
4. Applicants must remit $350 to AAADM.com three weeks preceding the AAADM Certified Training Courses and be able to provide a hard copy of their receipt to the AAADM Certified Trainer.                 
   • Link to AAADM Payment
5. Applicants must attend and participate in the complete two-day AAADM Certified Training Course and pass a 50-question multiple-choice exam with an 80% grade or better, administered at the end of day 2. The NABCO Training Facility is located at our branch service office next to our headquarters:

Wisconsin Training Facility: S81 W18475 Gemini Drive, Muskego, WI 53150

How do I manage my AAADM Certified Inspector Credential?

• Once certified, the Inspector must log into MYAAADM.com using their Email address and Inspector Number (credential #). A password must be set to update personal and employer information, print out Certificates/Inspector ID Cards, and pay future renewal fees.
• If further assistance or contact is required, Inspectors may contact AAADM at (216) 241-7333 or Email: AAADM@AAADM.com

Other Downloads:

• 2025 Training Calendar – PDF
• Muskego Area Lodging – PDF