International Door Association (IDA)
The International Door Association’s primary mission is to provide programs and services to door and access system dealers, for the express purpose of enhancing their value and professionalism. IDA plays an important role in the process of quality creation and control by providing helpful programs and services to those who sell, install, and service the superb products produced by the door industry’s exhaustive list of manufacturers.
Western Access Systems Association (WASA)
Western Access Systems Association is a nonprofit association originally incorporated in 1983 as the California Operator & Door Association (CODA). WASA’s mission is to promote the integrity and professionalism of the garage door and gate industry through consumer awareness and the use of licensed contractors.
Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA)
Accreditation by IDEA is intended to assist the general public in the selection of a qualified, professional door systems dealer when purchasing, servicing, or installing an overhead door, automatic gate operator, fire door and other industry products. Companies earning the Accreditation seal have demonstrated a commitment to industry excellence by completing a demanding study course, documenting good business practices and receiving recommendations from others with whom they do business.
IDEA Certified Residential Door Systems Technician
The Residential Door Systems Technician Certification is a distinction earned through IDEA’s Residential Installer Training and Certification program, which is designed to give professional door systems dealers an upper hand in the labor market, to enhance the professionalism of the industry, and to create career paths for individuals seeking a rewarding and long-term career.