Industry Certifications
Why Become Certified?
Certification programs are similar to licensing programs but are voluntary. A license is essentially the state s certification that you are qualified to practice your profession. Certification programs are a voluntary way to show that you have met the knowledge, skills, and professional ethics requirements of the certifying agency. Obtaining a certification gives employers and clients the assurance that you know what you are doing. In addition, since certification programs are voluntary, they indicate that you have made a commitment to maintaining and improving your professional knowledge and skills.
Irrigation Specialist
3 years irrigation related experience plus series of specific exams
or
BS and 2 years irrigation related experience plus series of specific exams
See: www.irrigation.org/certification.html
Certified Irrigation Designer
BS including C or better and B average in the following courses: SW2, SW100, SW100L,
SW104, SW111, SW114, and MeAg53 plus 750 hours work experience plus exam.
See: www.irrigation.org/certification_CID.html
Certified Arborist
BS plus one year experience plus examination
See: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/certification.aspx
California Certified Nursery Professional
18 months full time or 3,120 cumulative hours part-time in a California nursery
or
BS in Ornamental Hort and 2,080 hours work exp. in a nursery.
See: http://www.cangc.org/certification/ccnpro.asp
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA)
BS plus two years experience plus international and state/regional exams
See: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/certifications
Certified Professional Agronomist
BS plus specific units in soil science, chemistry, computer applications, physics,
geology, climatology, speech, and economics
See: http://www.agronomy.org/certification/
Certified Entomologist
BS plus three years experience plus general and specialty exams in entomology
See: http://www.entsoc.org/Certification/bce/index.htm
CA Department of Pesticide Regulation Certification
DPR has several certification programs including Agricultural Pest Control Advisor
and Qualified Applicator