The IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) course provides foundational training in professional water damage restoration based on the principles outlined in the IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration. This course covers water damage evaluation, categories and classes of water loss, drying principles, safety considerations, and accepted industry practices used in restoration projects.

The WRT course is designed for water restoration technicians, supervisors, project managers, estimators, and restoration business owners. It is also well-suited for individuals entering the cleaning and restoration industry who need a strong foundation in water damage restoration standards and procedures.

The IICRC WRT exam fee is $80.00 and is not included in the course registration. All exam fees, administration, and oversight are managed directly by the IICRC. See our Exam Registration Guide for more details.

No prerequisites are required to attend the IICRC Water Restoration Technician course.

Yes. This course is offered through Restoration Certified, an IICRC-approved school, and is taught in accordance with the official IICRC Water Restoration Technician curriculum.

Students who successfully complete the course and pass the IICRC WRT certification exam are eligible to earn the IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) certification. Certification is issued by the IICRC.

Yes. A certification exam is required by the IICRC in order to earn the Water Restoration Technician credential.

There are 84 multiple-choice questions on the IICRC WRT certification exam.

A minimum score of 75 percent or higher is required to pass the IICRC WRT exam.

The WRT exam is taken online through the IICRC examination platform. Exam access and instructions are provided after successful exam registration. Students may also review our IICRC Exam FAQ page for additional details about the testing process.

The IICRC WRT exam fee is $80.00 and is not included in the course registration. All exam fees, administration, and oversight are managed directly by the IICRC. Additional guidance is available in our Exam Registration Guide.

For the online WRT course, the IICRC requires the exam to be taken within 45 days after course completion. The online format allows students additional study time within this 45-day exam eligibility period. For in-person WRT courses, the hand-written exam is administered immediately following the class.

Yes. The IICRC WRT course is considered an entry-level certification and is often the first IICRC certification earned by restoration professionals.

After passing the exam and meeting all IICRC requirements, certification documents are typically issued by the IICRC within 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes. The WRT course provides IICRC continuing education credits in accordance with IICRC requirements.

Yes. The IICRC Water Restoration Technician certification is widely recognized across the cleaning and restoration industry and is commonly required or recommended by restoration companies, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.

Many Restoration Certified students continue their education with advanced or complementary IICRC courses such as Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT), Health and Safety Technician (HST), Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), or Odor Control Technician (OCT), depending on their role and career goals.

Being IICRC WRT certified demonstrates professional competency in water damage restoration, supports compliance with industry standards, improves credibility with employers and insurance partners, and helps advance long-term career and business opportunities in the restoration industry.

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