3 days19 class hours, Wed to Fri
Manual includedIICRC exam fee of $80, paid to IICRC
Exam on Day 3Class Days 1 to 3. Walk out educated and certified.
2027 class dates
Pick your WRT week.
Every class runs in Rosemont, near O’Hare or via Live Zoom, with the IICRC exam proctored in the room on the last day. Want both certifications in one trip? FSRT runs the two days before each WRT class (Feb 22–23, Jun 14–15, Oct 11–12).
Jan 4–6, 2027Mon to Wed
Feb 24–26, 2027Wed to Fri
Jun 16–18, 2027Wed to Fri
Oct 13–15, 2027Wed to Fri
What you learn
What you walk out knowing after three days.
Water is in most claims and it is where most invoices get cut. Three days, eight things you will do differently the Monday after class.
1Categories and classes of waterCategory 1, 2 and 3 water and drying Classes 1 to 4, and how time turns a clean leak into a contaminated one.
2The science of dryingPsychrometry: temperature, humidity, vapor pressure, and why the same room dries differently in January and July.
3Inspection and moisture mappingPin and pinless meters, thermal imaging, and a moisture map an adjuster can follow.
4Extraction and demolitionWhat to pull, what to save, and the containment and safety rules for contaminated losses.
5Equipment selection and sizingAir movers, dehumidifiers and air scrubbers: how many, where, and how to show the math.
6Drying goals and daily monitoringSetting a drying standard, logging readings, and knowing when the structure is actually dry.
7Sewage, mold and health basicsBackflows, microbial growth and when a job moves beyond WRT scope.
8Documentation and the adjusterPhotos, logs and the S500 language that gets the mitigation invoice paid.
Who takes it
Who takes WRT
IICRC lists "explain to an adjuster the proper procedures and difference for Category 2 or 3 water loss" as a WRT competency. Four kinds of contractors need exactly that.
Roofing contractorsEvery roof leak is a water loss under it. WRT lets you scope, dry and bill the interior instead of handing it to the mitigation company the adjuster called.
Restoration companiesCertified Firm status needs a certified tech on staff, and a certified tech has to supervise or be present on every job. This is the onboarding course.
Public adjustersCategory, class, moisture maps and drying logs are the vocabulary every water claim is argued in. Learn it from the standard the carrier cites.
General contractorsInsurance rebuilds start wet. Know when the structure is dry before you close the walls, and bill the mitigation phase correctly.
Not sure which certification fits your work? Compare WRT and FSRT on the overview page →
What’s included
Everything you need to sit the exam.
- Three days of instruction with an IICRC-approved instructor
- The official WRT course manual, yours to keep
- IICRC exam proctored in class on day three
- Help with your IICRC Certified Firm questions after you pass
The $80 exam fee is set by IICRC and paid to IICRC.
Add FSRT Monday and Tuesday, same week.WRT + FSRT together: two certifications, one week off the truck.
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How it works
Enroll to certified in four steps.
1
Reserve your seat with CNTC
Enroll in our class and we will send over course information.
2
Take the class in Rosemont or live online
9 AM to 5 PM with your instructor. Real losses, real drying math, real photos. Full attendance is required by IICRC to sit the exam.
3
Sit the IICRC WRT exam on the last day
Proctored in class. 75% passes. The $80 exam fee is paid to IICRC. If you miss, IICRC allows two retests within 45-day windows, no need to retake the course.
4
Certified, and on the vendor lists
IICRC issues your certification. Add it to your card and your Google profile, apply for Certified Firm status, and put it in front of the programs and adjusters who ask for it. Renew with 14 CECs every four years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the WRT course?
Three days, 19 class hours, 9 AM to 5 PM in Rosemont, with the exam on the afternoon of day three.
Do I need anything before WRT?
No. IICRC lists no prerequisites. WRT itself is the prerequisite for the advanced water courses (ASD, AMRT), so it is where most people start.
Is the exam included?
The exam is proctored in class on the last day. The $80 exam fee is set by IICRC and paid to IICRC directly. Tuition covers instruction and the course manual; call us for current tuition and company rates.
What if I fail?
You need 75% to pass. IICRC gives you two retests within 45-day windows at the $80 fee. You do not need to repeat the class.
Can I add FSRT the same week?
Yes, on the February, June and October weeks. FSRT runs Monday and Tuesday right before WRT. Ask us about the combined rate.
How long does the WRT certification last?
It renews annually with IICRC and requires 14 continuing education credits every four years.
Is this the official IICRC WRT?
Yes. It is the IICRC certification course delivered by an IICRC-approved instructor under an IICRC Approved School, hosted by CNTC. You earn the same certification as anywhere in the country.
Let’s go
Reserve your seat for the next WRT class.
Reserve online in two minutes, or ask us anything first and a real CNTC team member will get right back to you.
9450 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 · Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM