Experts in everything event rental
Certified Event Rental Professionals (CERP) are event rental industry experts. To obtain the coveted certification – CERP – individuals must be employed at a rental store for at least six months and complete nearly 30 hours of industry-specific training prescribed by the American Rental Association, the largest trade association serving the rental industry. There are over 1,500 CERP graduates in North America.
Event rental journey
Whether you're a professional event planner, a caterer, an event venue, or a DIY event planner, a Certified Event Rental Professional can help ensure the event you're organizing – wedding, corporate event, birthday celebration, anniversary, and more – goes off without a hitch!
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You have a big event to plan
You need the help of an event rental expert.
(You are here!)
You connect with a CERP to coordinate inventory for your event
You have a successful event!
Benefits of working with a CERP
Gain access to multiple products all in one place
Delegate work to an experienced professional
Confidence of working with an expert
Establish a trusted, long-term partnership
Free up time to focus on other pressing tasks
Understand pitfalls, best practices, tips, and more
Here's what the CERPs have to say!
"The redesigned CERP program has helped me become a more well rounded event rental professional and the designation provides clients the reassurance that we are trusted experts when it comes to providing rentals for their events."
Ryan, CERP
Lasting Impressions Event Rental
“The CERP program was such a great program! It was filled with a lot of helpful information and was very detailed. It has made me a more valuable team member at Best Tents & Events as I now understand so much more about both the rental and event industry.”
Julie, CERP
Best Tents and Events
“If you are in the event rental industry and are not taking advantage of this this program, you are doing yourself, your employees, co-workers, and clients a disservice. The CERP program solidifies you as an event professional and gives you credibility when working with potential clients.”
Matt, CERP
PTG Event Services
