08-13-2025 - Lead Renovator Certification Initial - Madison, WI
Training Provider: Testudo
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Madison, WI
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This Lead Renovator RRP Initial Certification course is 8 hours in length and includes approved lead safety training and the required certification exam.
This RRP training is conducted in English. To view training options in Spanish, please click here.
Any contractor performing qualifying renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has successfully completed this training.
Companies must also submit an application to register as a Lead Safe Certified Firm with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the EPA-Authorized State in which RRP work will be performed.
This course is approved for purposes of certification under Section 402 of TSCA and/or EPA-Authorized State lead regulations for Lead-safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) work.
Need an earlier RRP training date or more location options? Click Here to view our full schedule and all available locations. Unless you work in Alabama, Georgia, or Oklahoma, you can take the RRP class in any state to satisfy your individual 8-hour training requirement. Please note that if you do attend a course at a location outside of the state where you will be performing RRP work, additional reciprocity paperwork may be required by the state lead program to finalize your certification.
More about the RRP Training and Lead Paint Regulations
Effective April 22, 2010, anyone who performs renovations, repairs, or painting in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must comply with the Lead RRP Rule. Individuals and firms that are not certified could face fines of up to $41,056 per day.
- More than 6 square feet of interior painted surface AND/OR
- More than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface
How Do I Get RRP Lead-safe Certified?
- Register and successfully complete this 8-hour lead certification course.
- Submit an application to EPA or EPA-Authorized state on behalf of your company (even if you're a sole proprietor). See below for details.
- Receive your certificate from class and your firm certificate, finalize any additional paperwork required by your state, and you are ready to get to work!
This course is provided by an accredited trainer who is approved by the EPA and/or EPA-Authorized lead program in compliance with all regulations in the state in which the course is being held. It will satisfy the 8-hour training requirement for individuals to attain certification in Lead Paint Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP). Individuals who attend the course, participate fully in the hands-on activities, and pass the certification exam will receive a Certified Renovator certificate.
Firm Certification
Firms, including sole-proprietors, landlords, etc. must submit an application stating that they will be utilizing a Certified Renovator to perform lead-safe work. Your training provider will discuss all registration requirements during class, and will provide the necessary forms when applicable.
To perform RRP work in an EPA-Authorized State (AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA or WI): Firm registration must be processed directly with the applicable state lead program(s).
To work in all other states: Firm registration must be processed with the EPA via an online application. The EPA Lead-Safe Firm fee is $300, and it is valid for 5 years.
Course Registration and Introduction
Module 1: Why Should I be Concerned About Lead Paint?
Module 2: Regulations
Module 3: Before Beginning Work
Module 4: Contain Dust During Work
Module 5: During The Work
Module 6: Cleaning Activities and Checking Your Work
Module 7: Record keeping
Module 8: Training Non-Certified Renovation Workers
Test and Course Evaluation
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| Certificates | Same day as course completion |
| Parking | Parking Available |
| Food | Beverages and lunch provided for 8+ hour courses. |
| STATE REQUIREMENTS (Lead Renovator Certification Initial)** | |
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| Individual Prerequisites | Participants must be 18 years old |
| Accrediting Body | Wisconsin Department of Health Services |
| Individual App Requirements | $75 fee every two years or $150 fee every four years, to WI DHS |
| Individual Exam And Fees | 25-Question Course exam, 70% passing score |
| Company Application Requirements | $125 every two years or $250 every four years, to WI DHS |
| Refresher Training | Refresher training (4 hours) is required every four (4) years from date of cert expiration for individual certification. |
| Reciprocity | There are numerous reciprocity agreements with EPA and other states with authorized lead-based paint programs. Your state may accept training for certification programs from those training providers accredited by EPA or other state authorized programs. Because reciprocity agreements are subject to change, it is strongly recommended that you contact your state's accrediting body before taking training from an outside source. |
| ** Please note that these details are provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your local state or regulatory body to confirm your requirements for your specific situation. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. It is simply a database of publicly available information that is meant to assist with research on certain topics but is no way guaranteed as complete or free of error. | |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous Lead Renovator Certification Initial Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
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Daniel K.
attended on December 13, 2024
Course paced out in timely manner, very thorough and if you have any questions always willing to stop the class to answer them with due diligence. Mark K.
attended on November 15, 2024
Great class and very informative. Our instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject matter and delivered the materials in a professional manner while leaving open the option for questions and discussions. jacob e.
attended on July 12, 2024
good class good hands on training affordable and informative. Tamra L.
attended on February 24, 2024
The material was presented very clearly. Easy to follow along. Kept the material interesting, the course r went by quickly. Would definitely recommend. Matthew L.
attended on February 24, 2024
Well informed Instructor. Thanks Doug Javier H.
attended on October 13, 2023
Extremely welcoming environment. The knowledgeable instructors were able to get the information that we required in a very efficient and professional manner. Gary V.
attended on April 21, 2023
My experience with Zack was very performed with great attention to detail and knowledge would recommend this class to all who want to learn and experience the total package. Juraj M.
attended on February 24, 2023
Super Bertram K.
attended on January 20, 2023
Doug handled the class efficiently and answered all of our questions thoughtfully. High marks! Alyssa M. H.
attended on June 4, 2022
I thought the class was very well organized and put together. The instructor always stopped to answer our questions and was very thorough in doing so. Even after all of our questions, class ended early and every passed the lead test. Sasha Y. L.
attended on May 24, 2022
Very educational. Jackson B. B.
attended on May 24, 2022
Overall, I was pleased with my experience. Olivia A. H.
attended on May 17, 2022
Doug was really nice and made the course fun! We also made good time getting through everything which was nice. Would definitely choose this course again! Jorge H.
attended on June 18, 2021
Great Experience - I learned so much this time. I took this course while ago this time thing were clearer to me. Looking forward to work with you firm in the near future. Thanks Sebastian C.
attended on June 19, 2020
Very informative instructor was able to answer a lot of questions and concerns. Was able to make everyone feel included with it being on the computer first day. Second day hands on was extremely informative and helpful with setting containment’s Oveonta K.
attended on September 28, 2019
Great class, great instructors and very interactive. Ryan J R.
attended on May 22, 2019
Learned a lot of information from the hands-on training! Luke D E.
attended on May 15, 2019
Good job providing the information. It is just long winded for the topic. Bronz M G.
attended on May 15, 2019
A little long but very thorough. Parker E S.
attended on May 15, 2019
A great instructor with a lot of knowledge on the topic. He made all the content relevant to what we will be dealing with this summer. He also made all the material fun and interesting to learn. Overall, it was a beneficial course! James B.
attended on April 27, 2019
Class was very useful and I felt I learned a lot. Thank you! Kelly H.
attended on March 23, 2019
Very good class. Derek C.
attended on March 23, 2019
Instructor was awesome. He made it very easy to stay on course. Class was incredibly informational and at a perfect speed. I will definitely be recommending this class to others in the future. Fun and simple. Nick H.
attended on January 19, 2019
Very professional and they do a very good job at explaining everything Jeremy H.
attended on January 19, 2019
Great instructor! I would highly recommend! David Z.
attended on October 16, 2018
Class was very informative and the hands-on training was great. Justin F.
attended on October 16, 2018
It was efficient and sufficient. John M.
attended on September 18, 2018
Excellent instructor. He took the time to answer any and all questions. I was very nervous about taking the test at the end of the class, until reading the questions and realized what a great job he did. It was a pleasure going to the class and understanding what I needed to do to protect myself and our tenants. Thanks! Jonathan K.
attended on July 17, 2018
I think the instructor did a great job. He was very thorough and answered to the best of his ability all questions for then it to him. Zachary J. B.
attended on May 31, 2018
I think that Doug did very well at explaining all the information during the lead training, and the hands-on training was very helpful to the class. I would recommend this class to others who are interested in the lead certification. Paul S. N.
attended on May 31, 2018
Good teacher, very personable and knowledgeable. Tyler J. T.
attended on May 31, 2018
It was helpful, and a very good experience. Krystal N. H.
attended on May 30, 2018
What I expected. Keith E. L.
attended on May 30, 2018
Great! Andy M.
attended on March 13, 2018
Doug did a great job expressing all of the safety aspects to lead safe practices. He insured people were understanding all the processes, as well as stressing how important each aspect of the lead safe practice is to everyone involved. Whether it was homeowner neighbors or even your own family. Jacob S. G.
attended on June 1, 2017
The instructor was fantastic. The material was dry, but the instructor did a great job keeping the day engaging. Daniel J. B.
attended on May 24, 2017
The instructor had a great sense of humor ! Bethany S. B.
attended on May 24, 2017
Laughed more than I expected to! Michelle C. F.
attended on May 24, 2017
My company requires us to take the lead certification course. While it was long, my instructor had a good sense of humor and tried to make the material and the course fun. Justin T. L.
attended on May 24, 2017
Very detailed and personable instructor(s). Would highly recommend the class to anyone who needs lead certification. Michael H. M.
attended on May 24, 2017
Doug did a great job making the topic fun and interactive Shaun M. P.
attended on May 24, 2017
The course was awesome. Doug, our instructor, was very approachable which made it easier to actually ask questions that I had. I would absolutely recommend this training course to friends/colleagues. Maxwell L. S.
attended on May 24, 2017
Doug, his wife Samantha, and their associate Jake were all very thorough and professional. Everything was explained clearly and in depth. I would recommend this company/instructor to anyone looking for the same type of Lead Renovator Certification. Dalton J. B.
attended on May 20, 2017
Great Guy. Showed excitement on subject matter and made the class not as boring as I expected it to be. Overall great person and awesome family he worked with. Wyatt F. H.
attended on May 20, 2017
All instructors were very respectful and knowledgable, I would highly recommend the course. Zachary A. M.
attended on May 20, 2017
Really well done course! Got 100% on the test so they must have done something right! Mackenzie J. M.
attended on May 20, 2017
Testudo was EXTREMELY knowledge in their training about lead practices! They got us involved as much as they could and answered every single question. The hands-on training was really fun because they showed us exactly what we would have to do and they were very involved. They reviewed all of the content before we did the test and because of how well the did I got 100% on the test and I am honestly excited to go forward with a lead job! Fantastic job thank you to everybody who was involved! Jacob M. L.
attended on May 19, 2017
Wonderful staff that taught the course. Very friendly and fun. Made learning a good experience. Gary H.
attended on December 6, 2016
Very Good Class! Manny M.
attended on May 25, 2016
Doug was very knowledgable and passionate about the topics he covered. I really appreciate the training he provided for me so that I will be able to practice lead safe work this summer 4814 East Broadway, Madison, WI 53716
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Testudo LLC specializes in educating Wisconsin-based contractors on the state's Lead Safe Renovator rule. Testudo offers both the 8-hour initial class and the 4-hour refresher class; in Wisconsin the 4-hour refresher course is required every four years. Testudo focuses on educating their clients, not just "training" them; when you've finished a class offered by Testudo, you should leave confident and fully prepared to conduct remodeling jobs in pre-1978 housing where lead-based paint will be disturbed. Testudo is owned and operated by certified lead-based paint experts who also perform lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments.
RRP Project Binder Overview
Please note: this product is sent via Fedex to your mailing
address and will not be delivered in class, as it is for use on an RRP job site and is
separate from the class manual. Please allow 3-5 business days for shipping.
The RRP Project Binder & Tutorial is an optional record-keeping tool that is perfect for
compiling and retaining all required documents to be in compliance with the EPA Renovation
Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745). The Binder is the essential tool for
step-by-step instructions on "how to" complete forms and letters that are included in the
Renovation Repair and Painting Rule Project Binder. It is recommended that each renovation
project retain a Project Binder & Tutorial on-site for the duration of the project. The
Project Binder is to be retained after the completion of the project for a period of three
years, accessible by the EPA for possible spontaneous audit.
For those working in EPA-authorized states including AL, DE, GA, IA, KS, MA, MS, NC, OK, OR, RI, UT, WA or WI there may be additional or alternate record-keeping requirements from what is presented in the RRP Project Binder. Please check with your local and state lead programs to confirm the work practices and record-keeping required for RRP work in your area. The following forms are incorporated into the Project Binder:
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun enforcement of lead-related issues within the residential construction industry. Reports of violations and fines are being released constantly. The primary violation is non-compliance of required paperwork.  |
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