EMPOWERING AN INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION
WHAT IS PAVE/X MASTERS?
EARN CREDITS
Get credit through a flexible
mix of in-person &
online training!
GET CERTIFIED
In your area of expertise to set yourself apart from the competition.
TRACK LEARNING
Access content through your own personalized learning platform.
SAVE BIG
Cost effective packages available for multiple certifications.
Whether you’re new to the crew or a seasoned veteran, PAVE/X MASTERS delivers year-round, online & in-person education designed specifically for paving and pavement maintenance professionals. Customize your learning by focusing on the verticals that matter most to you, while you earn certifications in one or multiple specialty categories that both deepen your industry knowledge, and showcase your expert-grade experience.
Stay ahead of industry trends with interactive coursework developed by leading pros, experts, and manufacturers. As you master the material, quizzes and testing reinforce your progress, leading to respected certifications that set you apart in the marketplace—instantly boosting your credibility and demonstrating your skills to clients and peers alike.
The goal with this curated content is to provide both new and seasoned professionals in the industry the opportunity to learn from pros, industry experts, and manufacturers as they are given quizzes to prove their knowledge while they advance through coursework.
Students can choose to earn one badge at a time or take courses in multiple pillars. Contractors can be certified in the following areas of expertise:
Once a certification is obtained, contractors will receive badges to add to their websites, and certificates that display their achievements. You can fulfill your credit hours at your own pace, as long as it is completed within the year. Each certification will renew on March 1.
Certification must be renewed annually by participating in another round of coursework during the next 12 months, so that badge status and continuing education grows. Badges will be presented each year in March. The inaugural year of the PAVE/X MASTERS program will run from December 2024 through March 2026, giving students ample time to achieve their first badge certification.
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Paving + Compaction
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Striping
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Sealcoating
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Pavement Prservation
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Sweeping
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Business Management
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Technology
PROMOTE YOUR SKILLSET
In an increasingly competitive market, becoming a PAVE/X MASTER in your field will differentiate you from your competition. We have worked with nationally recognized education experts to provide an industry-first and only certification that provides badges of excellence in vertical paving disciplines and skills.
Once a pillar is complete and a student is armed with their certifications, contractors can use this recognition to obtain more work, charge a higher rate for their expertise and differentiate themselves from the competition. A crew full of PAVE/X MASTERS will demonstrate to customers a high-level of dedication to the industry and the work to be done. Additionally, when a program is completed, students will be able to promote themselves anywhere with their new PAVE/X MASTERS certification badges.
With a PAVE/X MASTERS account, students will have access to hours of online education that includes articles, webinars, videos and more. We will also provide “Office Hours” with industry professionals for the year-round online networking opportunities we know this industry loves and needs.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Certification as a PAVE/X MASTER is accomplished by completing a minimum of 10 credit hours in any pillar of excellence for the student’s choice, during the course of one calendar year. Each pillar contains online courses that can be completed on demand, that can be coupled in any combination with in-person coursework (outlined below). Students can expect to spend 45 minutes to one hour completing each online course. During virtual education, students will be given quizzes to prove their knowledge to advance to the next course.
Those interested in obtaining their badges can also complete course hours at any IRONMARKETS in-person events that host qualifying education sessions (such as PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience, or IGNITE Construction Summit). Certifications must be kept in good standing annually by completing 10 additional course hours, and paying a discounted rate for annual certification per pillar.
