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Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor

Certification Process

To become a certified golf irrigation auditor, you must:

  1. Submit an application. Minimum requirement: one year of irrigation-related work experience.
  2. Pass the irrigation auditor exam. The 3-hour exam includes 125 multiple choice questions on site selection, irrigation audit procedures/technology, terminology, soils, irrigation, weather, plants, base schedules/scheduling, water use and schedule adjustments.
  3. Submit a golf irrigation audit. Audits must be completed independently and verified by an IA-certified professional in good standing.
  4. Comply with the Code of Ethics.
  5. Remain in good standing. As of Jan. 1, 2011, CGIAs must submit 20 continuing education units per 2-year cycle to remain in good standing. For details on CEU requirements, click here.

Fee Schedule

IA Member

Nonmember

Step 1: Application Fee

$50 

$175

Step 2: Irrigation Auditor Exam Fee

 $200

$325

Exam Retake

$200

$325

Audit Resubmission Fee

$75

$125

Annual Renewal Fee (one certification)

 $50 

$100

Annual Renewal Fee (two or more certifications)

 $100

 $150

 

Exam cancellations must be made in writing at least five business days prior to the exam date. Cancellations made after this date will be assessed a cancellation fee. If a candidate fails to appear on the day of exam, the candidate will forfeit all application and exam fees and will not be eligible for a refund.

 

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Questions? Contact IA at certification@irrigation.org or 703.536.7080.