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3M Endorsed Installer Training program:

The best-in-class training for graphic applications

Unlock your potential: Become a 3M Endorsed Installer

Elevate your skills and stand out in the film application industry with our 3M Endorsed Installer training program! Unlock the secrets to achieving outstanding results and master tips and tricks for specific materials and applications that will transform your daily work. Save time and effort by acquiring new skills and refining the ones you already have.

Our specialized training modules are designed for the best-in-class installers in the market, offering hands-on experience with industry-leading products like:

Once you complete the 3M Certified Installer training and pass the assessment, you'll become a 3M Endorsed Installer, ready to promote yourself with confidence and stand out in the industry.

Become a valued member of the global community of 3M Endorsed Installers and enhance your craft with expert guidance and support. Don't miss this opportunity to step up your game and transform your career. Sign up now and start your journey towards excellence!

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    Want to join a 3M Endorsed Training? Check our calendar and book now.

    We host Endorsed Installer training in all countries around Europe. Check out our central calendar and find all trainings coming up in the different countries, locations and languages that we offer. You can directly book your spot via the link below:

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Why is the 3M Endorsed Installer training important for you?

Whether you are an installer, own a graphic installation company, or are a building owner or fleet manager, the 3M Endorsed Installer training program is crucial. Having the 3M Endorsed accreditation has a high value in the market and comes with many benefits:

If you’re an installer
Becoming 3M Endorsed makes you essential to your employer. Having you as part of their team allows the business to grow while giving customers the assurance of top-quality installations and products being used. There are also growth opportunities to become a 3M Endorsed External Trainer.
You’ll be provided with 3M Endorsed merchandise to help your brand and promote yourself. You will be added to the database of 3M Endorsed Installers and hold a status symbol in the market that is recognised globally.
Only experienced installers are given the opportunity to join the program. You’ll have a partnership directly with 3M, receiving 3M Endorsed communication on a first-to-know basis about new product launches, new application techniques and many more exciting updates.
Become an expert, grow in confidence, develop your skills and be part of a global community of 3M Endorsed Installers.
If you’re an employer
Investing in your employees is investing in your business. Empowering your team to become 3M Endorsed Installers will help grow their confidence, understand common application mistakes and know how to avoid them thus making them more productive and mitigating customer complaints. Less downtime. Less rework. Less financial loss.
Your installers will be able to promote your company with the use of the 3M Endorsed logo, clothing badges, merchandise and a certificate to display. You’ll be part of a network that is well known and recognised in the market, as well as having a direct partnership with 3M.
Have peace of mind knowing your installers are executing the best work they can, all backed up by extended warranties from 3M.
If you’re a distributor
Accelerate your business and grow your relationship with 3M. Offering and selling trainings is perceived as a key part of the value chain in the industry. Training is a business and a product.
3M Endorsed trainings are a great way of promoting the 3M brand and convincing customers to use 3M products continuously, therefore securing future business for you.
It is proven that our partners have less application errors and complaints raised when jobs have been carried out by a certified 3M Endorsed installer. This means increased end user satisfaction which, in turn, will lead to increased customer retention, and recurring sales.
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Our promise to you
    • High-quality training content – reviewed and updated regularly ​
    • Trusted 3M trainers​
    • Multiple training locations and languages available 
    • Exclusive use of the 3M Endorsed logo on your website and marketing materials
    • Actively promoted by 3M to end users
    • Inclusion in special communication events and programmes dedicated to our certified installers’ network
    • Marketplace recognition and credibility of the 3M Endorsed certification

The available 3M Endorsed training modules

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  • Car wrap Installation.

    3M Endorsed Vehicle Graphics Installer

    This is a car wrapping course and vehicle wrapping course in one, focusing on fleet branding, colour change wraps and improving your wrapping skills on vehicles to become the best-in-class.

    Trained 3M™ Film series: Wrap Film 2080, Protection Wrap Film, Print Wrap Films IJ280 and IJ180mC, and Envision™ Print Wrap Film 480mC.

    Download training module details (PDF, 352 KB)

  • AWF Installation.

    3M Endorsed Automotive Window Film Installer

    Want to offer your customers the ultimate comfort and privacy in their car or motorized vehicle? Become a 3M Endorsed Installer of our automotive window films today.

    Trained 3M™ Automotive Window Film series: Sun Control, Obsidian, FX High Performance, Color Stable, and Crystalline

    Download training module details (PDF, 382KB)

  • Endorsed rail application.

    3M Endorsed Rail Application Installer

    Are you ready to be recognised as a universal expert in train segment-related film applications, or do you prefer to specialise in specific areas within this dynamic field?

    Trained film series: All products used in Rail applications, different training modules available

    Download training module details (PDF, 316 KB)

  • DI-NOC Installation.

    3M Endorsed Architectural Finishes Installer

    Become the master at transforming interior spaces and learn the expert way to apply interior decoration films.

    Trained 3M™ Film series: Various 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes

    Download training module details (PDF, 358 KB)

  • PPF Installation.

    3M Endorsed Paint Protection Installer

    Master the application of our paint protection filmss and become the expert at giving vehicles a new coat of armour.

    Trained 3M™ Paint Protection Film series: 100 and 200

    Download training module details (PDF, 337 KB)

  • BWP Installation.

    3M Endorsed Building Window Film Installer

    Help your customers keep their buildings comfortable, energy efficient, safe and secure by becoming a pro at installing our window films.

    Trained 3M™ Window Film series: Sun Control Prestige and Silver, Safety and Security

    Download training module details (PDF, 382KB)


Frequently asked questions about the 3M Endorsed program

Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the 3M Endorsed program or related topics delivered to you by 3M experts.

  • FAQs on the training program
    Is there a training organized in my country?
    Yes! We have training locations across many countries in Europe. For a full list, please visit our full trainings calendar here.
    Is the training carried out by 3M trainers?
    The 3M Endorsed trainings are carried out by approved 3M Endorsed External Trainers. This will involve a third-party business whose representative has completed the 3M Endorsed Installer training program and subsequently advanced to an additional specialized training process to become an approved trainer.
    Will I be trained at a 3M facility?
    Our trainings are hosted at a variety of facilities, this could either be at a 3M site or an approved external 3M Endorsed Trainer site.
    What is covered during a training? What does the training day look like?
    You can click on the modules above and find the full training details and agenda per specific training, which also covers the content of the training and all necessary details that you need to know.
    I am new in the graphics industry, and I want to learn all the skills and techniques. Which training module should I attend?
    Great that you are joining this industry! The 3M Endorsed training program is our most premium training offer and we focus our trainings on educating the best-in-class installers in the market. You need to have an established skill level and sufficient experience before you would be able to attend the modules. Please check the detailed training content per modules, here is indicated which minimum level of experience is required before joining the training. If you are completely new, we recommend to first go through awareness sessions and a basic training, before you subscribe to the 3M Endorsed training program.
    I have some experience, and I would like to start my own business as freelancer, am I eligible for signing up for 3M Endorsed trainings?
    Yes you are, depending on your experience and skill set. You need to have an established skill level and sufficient experience before you would be able to attend the modules. Please check the detailed training content per modules, here is indicated which minimum level of experience is required before joining the training. If you are completely new, we recommend to first go through awareness sessions and a basic training, before you subscribe to the 3M Endorsed training program.
    I am not sure which module fits best for my needs, who can I reach out to for selecting the right training course?
    We are always happy to help! Fill in the request form below with your questions and experience level, and we will guide you to the right module to attend.
    Is there a minimum age requirement?
    The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
  • How much does the training cost?
    Prices vary per module, country and location. Please go through to our online booking site where you will be able to see the cost of each session.
    I can't find a date that fits my own schedule, are there more training dates available?
    We frequently update the total calendar, and we also add training dates throughout the year. However, feel free to submit the request form below and express your specific needs, we will try our best to accommodate your training request!
    What is the cancellation policy?
    If you need to cancel up to 30 days before the training starts, you will get a full refund. In case you need to cancel within less than 30 days, you will be rescheduled to a new training date without the option to get a refund.
    Can I join a training in another country than I am located in?
    Yes, feel free to subscribe to any training in the calendar: as long as you can speak the language and don't need a translation, you are welcome to join!
    The training session that I would like to attend is fully booked, can I be on a waiting list in case someone cancels?
    Yes, please send us a message via the request form below and we will inform you once a spot becomes available, or we will suggest a different date to you.
    There are not enough free spots left, but we want to join with all our colleagues in the same session, is that possible?
    Please reach out to us via the request form below, and we will try our best to make that work!
  • What happens if I fail? Can I re-take the assessment?
    Yes! You can always re-take the assessment if you fail the first time. Usually, we can arrange for you to only attend the last 2 days of the training for you to have a refresher and then take the assessment. Please get in contact with us in case this applies to you.
    Is the certificate issued in the company name or the installer's name?
    All of our 3M Endorsed certificates are issued in the name of the installer who took and passed the assessment. The endorsement sits with the installer and not with the company.
    Is there opportunity to upskill after passing a 3M Endorsed assessment?
    Yes! For established installers, we offer a Train the Trainer program. This training gives you the opportunity to become one of our approved 3M Endorsed External Trainers.
    Will our customers recognise the 3M Endorsed accreditation? What’s the benefit to them?
    Yes, this is globally recognised in the industry and your customers will have added confidence knowing you are a 3M Endorsed installer.
    Can my 3M Endorsed certification expire?
    Your 3M Endorsed accreditation is valid for 4 years. At 3M, we want to ensure that all our 3M Endorsed Installers are fully up to date. This ensures that if any end customer asks for an approved installer, we can always redirect them to our network of recently trained installers with the most current knowledge. We organise update trainings when new products and techniques are introduced. You will be audited after four years to extend your accreditation.
    3M is introducing new products every year, do I have to re-take the full training to maintain my certificate?
    No: If there is a new product launched by 3M, we will contact you and offer a short specific update training, just on that new product. When you participate in this update training, your current accreditation will be updated with a new 4-year validity.
  • Do I need to bring my own tools?
    No, all necessary tools and materials will be provided during the training sessions. However, you will need to bring these items with you again for the assessment stage.
    Do you provide hotel recommendations or accommodations?
    Yes, we have hotel recommendations available per training location. Please reach out to us via the request form below, and we will provide you with our local recommendations.
    I have dietary requirements for lunch and snacks, how can I inform you?
    No problem, you can include them in the comments section on the on the booking page.

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