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Research: Certifications
Dominant · Avg Search Engine Rank ρ=0.760

AI recommendation signal analysis across 105 domains for the Neutral persona in Home Centers.

Link authority data (PageRank, harmonic centrality) comes from the Common Crawl web graph.
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105Domains Tracked
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DomainScore
homedepot.com
1.0
yournhpa.org
0.4
csmd.augusoft.net
0.2
nari.org
0.1
reddit.com
0.1
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Use Case

Choose credentials that matter

The certifications buyers and employers actually encounter in this industry. Decide which are worth earning or displaying, and which certified-provider directories you should appear in.

How It's Calculated

Where the numbers come from

We run certifications queries for this industry through Google and aggregate every result: domains by rank-weighted score (higher positions count for more) and appearance count, exact URLs by appearance count, and the most common title phrases.

Overview

What's on this page

Domain and URL charts, the full result list, and title n-gram tables.

Research

Research: Certifications

Domains appearing in Google results for Neutral's Research: Certifications queries. Score is a rank-weighted sum (higher-ranked appearances count for more); count is a plain appearance tally.

By Score

Top URLs

Individual pages (not just domains) ranked by the same rank-weighted score, labeled by page title.

By Appearance Count

All Results

Every result for Neutral's Research: Certifications queries, ranked by how many times each exact URL appeared (ties broken by average rank position, so appearing higher up wins), a different aggregation than the score-based charts above. Title and URL links open in a new tab.

TitleURLAppearancesDomain PRDomain HCHost PRHost HC
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Exam Prephttps://csmd.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=120142--794
Largest Home Improvement Stores in the UShttps://www.scrapehero.com/largest-home-improvement-stores-in-the-us/22696194
Top Home Improvement & Hardware Retail companieshttps://www.zoominfo.com/top-lists/top-retail-hardware-companies249971795
Construction Certificates to Take Your Career to the Next ...https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/construction-certificates-to-take-your-career-to-the-next-level/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901228b314c148972495
Retail Management Certification Program – NHPAhttps://yournhpa.org/education/retail-management-certification-program/11395894
Home Improvement Classes - CSM Continuing Educationhttps://csmd.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=12&int_sub_category_id=451--794
Certifications-NARIhttps://nari.org/certify-learn/certifications/129952694
Department Certification : r/HomeDepothttps://www.reddit.com/r/HomeDepot/comments/98kkpm/department_certification/172976496
NARI Certificationhttps://narichicago.org/nari-certification/1494593
Home Depot offers free training through its Path to Pro Skills ...https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPznCDwEc9G/?hl=en193998197
Certifications | Melaco Sisters Hardware & Supplieshttps://www.doitbest.com/melaco-sisters-hardware/certifications/?srsltid=AfmBOopd5LFXNXa2FEyr11TKBNjPBRBi5A-nx7dPxEskF51AhSXW6cky136963595
Home Improvement Contractor License · NYC311 - NYC.govhttps://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01808153972995
Certifications - Dallas Builders Associationhttps://www.dallasbuilders.org/certifications/111951095
Certification & Certificate Programshttps://www.dhi.org/Education-Credentialing/Certification-Certificate-Programs12096193
7 Top Hardware Certifications for Computer Technicianshttps://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/top-hardware-certifications-for-computer-technician160973295
Certifications | Melaco Sisters Hardware & Supplieshttps://www.doitbest.com/melaco-sisters-hardware/certifications/?srsltid=AfmBOoqWuUy3FrAhp76GWjM_EYIHn31OyeDC5aWxaPvMeaxgpYpo1CEH136963595
Elevate your credibility and stand out with NKBA Certificationhttps://nkba.org/certifications/133953095
Credentialshttps://www.nahb.org/education-and-events/credentials142961695
Lowe's License & Certification Numbershttps://www.lowes.com/l/about/license-and-certification-numbers149972195
MC Industry Certification and Credentialing Preparation ...https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/workforce-development-continuing-education/job-skills/credentialing.html12896194
California Home Inspection Certification: Your Path to Successhttps://contractorexamschools.com/california-home-inspection-certification-your-path-to-success/1394294
IPC Certificationshttps://www.electronics.org/ipc-certifications12195193
Specialty Licenses & Certifications : State of Oregonhttps://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/specialty%20licenses.aspx149972295
Certificationshttps://springshomeimprovement.com/certifications/1494593
What kind of training or certification is out there?https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeImprovement/comments/du1ndl/what_kind_of_training_or_certification_is_out/172976496
Certifications | The HomeWright | Home Improvement | Geisthttps://www.thehomewright.com/certifications/1195093
Online Certificate Programs in Home Repairhttps://academicearth.org/certificate-in-home-repair/127962295
Home Improvement Registration - CSLB - CA.govhttps://www.cslb.ca.gov/contractors/applicants/Home_Improvement_Registration/164972095
Construction Industry – FAQshttps://www2.myfloridalicense.com/construction-industry/faqs/137962495
The Truth Behind Home Depot Certificationshttps://legalexplained.substack.com/p/the-truth-behind-home-depot-certifications16597093
Does a Handyman Need Certification?https://valorhomeservices.com/handyman-need-certification/1494393
Virginia Home Improvement Contracting (HIC) License ...https://www.zackacademy.com/corporate-training/contractor-licensing-and-renewal/virginia-home-improvement-contracting-license-exam-prep-online-anytime11395093
Home Improvement Licensehttps://www.harford.edu/academics/workforce-career-programs/programs/home-improvement-license.php12095094
Become an InstallationMasters Certified Installerhttps://fgiaonline.org/education/professional-certification/installationmasters/certified-installer/125951994
Exams Classificationshttps://lslbc.gov/exams-classifications/19951194
Home Improvement Reward Categories and Merchant ...https://www.codecu.org/wp-content/uploads/Home-Improvement-Category-List.pdf1395093
Best 8 construction certifications for gaining more businesshttps://www.nextinsurance.com/blog/best-construction-certifications/13696694
Accreditations & Certificationshttps://www.windowworldpittsburgh.com/about/recognition/129400
Credentialshttps://fparker.com/credentials/1094393
10 Of The Biggest Home Improvement Stores In The US ...https://www.storagecafe.com/blog/10-of-the-biggest-home-improvement-stores-in-the-us-and-where-they-were-born/12195093
Is Home Depot the best home improvement store?https://www.quora.com/Is-Home-Depot-the-best-home-improvement-store158973295
Home Improvement Contractor Training - QEDChttps://www.queensny.org/programs/home-improvement-contractor-training11095594
Board for Contractors - DPOR - Virginia.govhttp://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Contractors15197694
HBAA Residential Construction Skills Certificationhttps://hbaa.org/wp/education/certification/1994794
Home Improvement Contractor MHIC Exam Prephttps://www.carrollcc.edu/programs/industry-certification-preparation/home-improvement-contractor-mhic-exam-prep/11895194
Path to Pro: Our Commitment to the Skilled Tradeshttps://corporate.homedepot.com/page/path-pro-our-commitment-skilled-trades148972695
FREE TRAINING ALERT! Home Depot just launched a ...https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP6bDJCgKtK/?hl=en193998197
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Online Study ...https://www.licensetobuild.com/product/maryland-home-improvement-contractor-online-study-course-2/?srsltid=AfmBOorzWVt1j7qp8zBm7HOZGlwVdu84dCa_13hlY5smIAq6R9ulfoDU1895092
Awards & Accolades | The Board Store Onlinehttps://www.theboardstoreonline.com/about-the-board-store/awards-accolades1494493
Door, Frame & Hardware Training Courses | DOIThttps://www.educate-doit.com/Courses199300
Home Improvement MHIChttps://www.chesapeake.edu/program/home-improvement-mhic/11895094
Virginia Home Improvement License and Examhttps://rocketcert.com/construction/virginia/home-improvement-license?srsltid=AfmBOoqu6WJCwJ_IDuRBqBAxx6f99n3A7h-3Fa4bHhvsP5GbMXYJ80jD120951694
Home Improvement Fact Sheet | New York State Attorney ...https://ag.ny.gov/home-improvement-fact-sheet157973995
14 Best Retail Management Certifications for 2026https://theretailexec.com/career/best-retail-management-certifications/125951894
Licenses And Certifications in New York - Elkanah Remodelinghttps://elkanahremodelingco.com/licenses-and-certifications/1094093
Certification Finderhttps://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-certifications.aspx?keyword=Software%20Developers,%20Systems%20Software&ajax=0&direct=0&currentpage=1&indfilter=Merchant%20Wholesalers~D~%20Durable%20Goods%7CFurniture~D~%20Home%20Furnishings~D~%20Electronics~D~%20and%20Appliance%20Retailers&typefilter=Specialty&Typfillall=y&Orgfillall=n&sortcolumns=TYPEORDER&sortdirections=ASC&Indfillall=y143961794
Certification Program - NIhttps://www.ni.com/en/shop/services/education-services/certification-program.html?srsltid=AfmBOorahBBPyrEsgk3-nlwmyMEH7M0xyYhLr7DKp6xRykexNzW0js1A143961595
Maryland Home Improvement Courses & Bookshttps://www.athomeprep.com/product-category/maryland-home-improvement/?srsltid=AfmBOoru4GRdonmLTW7Pp9iuJhYQaQyCrbSCe_yKsBKZyqMhaQkv-D2911595693
Contractor Certifications - NARI NARI Tampa Bayhttps://naritb.org/contractor-certifications1293293
Industry and Trades Continuing Education Traininghttps://madisoncollege.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/industry-trades125962095
The World of Electricians ⚡️ on Instagram: "Would you take ...https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP9c-R-ibTs/?hl=en193998197
merchants coded as "Home Improvement Stores" for 5% ...https://www.reddit.com/r/discover/comments/1i1x7za/merchants_coded_as_home_improvement_stores_for_5/172976496
Introduction to Home Inspections Coursehttps://www.nachi.org/introduction-home-inspection-course.htm141951894
Free DIY Workshops & Classeshttps://www.homedepot.com/c/workshops148972495
Prep Right Solutions: Homehttps://www.prstrades.com/10000
America Has Spoken: This Is The Best Hardware Storehttps://todayshomeowner.com/general/guides/favorite-home-improvement-store-survey/133962995
appliance repair certification certificatehttps://cornerstoneappliancetrainingcourse.com/appliance-repair-certification-certificate-appliance-certified-test-exams-new-main/1595494
Licensing and Certification Guide | Business.NJ.govhttps://business.nj.gov/licensing-and-certification-guide150972195
U.S. Department of Energy Recognized Home ...https://www.energy.gov/cmei/buildings/us-department-energy-recognized-home-energy-auditor-qualified-certification-programs154973895
What's the 'best' home improvement store?https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/whats-the-best-home-improvement-store/13996494
More Than 60 Inspector Certifications & Credentials ...https://www.nachi.org/certifications141951894
Pages - Regulated Business Sectionhttps://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/Pages/FAQ.aspx140962195
Home Improvement License Details - Maryland OneStophttps://onestop.md.gov/licenses/home-improvement-license-5d15409d54f24d03e9997ba51--2195
Certification Programshttps://www.nhla.com/services/certification-programs120951294
Certifications & Affiliationshttp://www.allgoodsupply.com/certifications-affiliations1093091
Home Depot offers free training in tradeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4N4rcW4E7w191997597
Common State Permits and Licenseshttps://business.pa.gov/operate/state-operating-permits/common-state-permits/150972395
Top 5 Home Improvement Retailers Pro Builders Actually ...https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-5-home-improvement-retailers-pro-builders-actually-kdkhc190987397
Top 5 Best Home Improvement Stores in the U.S. 2025https://plaiwoo.com/blogs/plaiwoo-news/top-5-best-stores-home-improvement-eeuu-2025?srsltid=AfmBOopuehQy8nFHJkMySjvv9zVyr0nrsLwaLSZEB2b5CV907R-uUkiT10000
California Home Inspection Certification - ICA Schoolhttps://icaschool.com/state-licensing/california/115951294
Certifications - Inspector Nation®https://inspectornation.com/certifications/11194994
Careers in the Skilled Trades - Carpentryhttps://www.pathtopro.com/trade-careers/11495194
MDARD Licenses, Certifications, and Registrationshttps://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/mdard-licenses-certifications-and-registrations150972695
Industry Certificationhttps://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-technical-edu-agreements/industry-certification.stml137961394
The Home Depot (United States) - Brand Profile & Rankingshttps://www.verityrank.com/companies/the-home-depot1----
IICRC – A non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning ...https://iicrc.org/135953195
Become CP – NWFAhttps://nwfa.org/become-cp/127962595
Licensing Workshop - Home Improvement Commissionhttps://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhicworkshop.shtml153972595
Home Improvement Discounts & Dealshttps://shop.id.me/categories/home-improvement141961894
Certificationshttps://dooreducation.com/certifications/114941393
Contractor Licensing and Renewal - Maryland Home ...https://www.zackacademy.com/corporate-training/contractor-licensing-and-renewal/maryland-home-improvement-salesperson-exam11395093
AHIT Home Inspector Certifications | Elevate Your Careerhttps://www.ahit.com/training/certifications/12295494
Home Improvement Contractor Licensehttps://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/home-improvement-contractor-license153972295
Training Resourceshttps://www.abcsupply.com/contractor-center/training-resources/12595994
IDEA Accreditation – IDAhttps://doors.org/resources/education-resources/epa-lead-paint-rules-2/123952294
Credentials | Certified Garage Door Company Indianahttps://fairmountdoor.com/credentials/1394593
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Phrase Frequency

Title N-Grams

Most common word phrases (2 to 7 words) across every result title for these queries.

2-grams

30home improvement
7improvement contractor
6home depot
5improvement stores
5in the
5maryland home
4stores in
3free training
3path to
3certifications for
3improvement license
3the us
3the best
3best home
3exam prep
2your career
2to the
2retail management
2certification program
2continuing education
2certifications nari
2depot offers
2offers free
2to pro
2certifications melaco

3-grams

7home improvement contractor
5home improvement stores
4improvement stores in
4stores in the
4maryland home improvement
3home improvement license
3in the us
3best home improvement
2home depot offers
2depot offers free
2offers free training
2path to pro
2certifications melaco sisters
2melaco sisters hardware
2sisters hardware supplies
2improvement contractor license
2california home inspection
2home inspection certification
2virginia home improvement
2the best home
2home improvement store
2the skilled trades
2improvement contractor exam
2contractor exam prep
2largest home improvement

4-grams

4home improvement stores in
4improvement stores in the
3stores in the us
3maryland home improvement contractor
2home depot offers free
2depot offers free training
2certifications melaco sisters hardware
2melaco sisters hardware supplies
2home improvement contractor license
2california home inspection certification
2the best home improvement
2best home improvement store
2home improvement contractor exam
2improvement contractor exam prep
2largest home improvement stores
2top home improvement hardware
2home improvement hardware retail
2improvement hardware retail companies
1construction certificates to take
1certificates to take your
1to take your career
1take your career to
1your career to the
1career to the next
1retail management certification program

5-grams

4home improvement stores in the
3improvement stores in the us
2home depot offers free training
2certifications melaco sisters hardware supplies
2the best home improvement store
2maryland home improvement contractor exam
2home improvement contractor exam prep
2largest home improvement stores in
2top home improvement hardware retail
2home improvement hardware retail companies
1construction certificates to take your
1certificates to take your career
1to take your career to
1take your career to the
1your career to the next
1retail management certification program nhpa
1home improvement classes csm continuing
1improvement classes csm continuing education
1depot offers free training through
1offers free training through its
1free training through its path
1training through its path to
1through its path to pro
1its path to pro skills
1home improvement contractor license nyc311

6-grams

3home improvement stores in the us
2maryland home improvement contractor exam prep
2largest home improvement stores in the
2top home improvement hardware retail companies
1construction certificates to take your career
1certificates to take your career to
1to take your career to the
1take your career to the next
1home improvement classes csm continuing education
1home depot offers free training through
1depot offers free training through its
1offers free training through its path
1free training through its path to
1training through its path to pro
1through its path to pro skills
1home improvement contractor license nyc311 nyc
1improvement contractor license nyc311 nyc gov
17 top hardware certifications for computer
1top hardware certifications for computer technicians
1elevate your credibility and stand out
1your credibility and stand out with
1credibility and stand out with nkba
1and stand out with nkba certification
1mc industry certification and credentialing preparation
1california home inspection certification your path

7-grams

2largest home improvement stores in the us
1construction certificates to take your career to
1certificates to take your career to the
1to take your career to the next
1home depot offers free training through its
1depot offers free training through its path
1offers free training through its path to
1free training through its path to pro
1training through its path to pro skills
1home improvement contractor license nyc311 nyc gov
17 top hardware certifications for computer technicians
1elevate your credibility and stand out with
1your credibility and stand out with nkba
1credibility and stand out with nkba certification
1california home inspection certification your path to
1home inspection certification your path to success
1what kind of training or certification is
1kind of training or certification is out
1of training or certification is out there
1best 8 construction certifications for gaining more
18 construction certifications for gaining more business
110 of the biggest home improvement stores
1of the biggest home improvement stores in
1the biggest home improvement stores in the
1biggest home improvement stores in the us