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The Irrigation Association currently offers a number of certification programs for professionals specializing in agriculture, turf/landscape and golf irrigation.

Certified irrigation contractors install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
Certified irrigation designers establish specifications and design drawings for irrigation projects. IA certifies irrigation designers in six specialties. Landscape/turf specialties include commercial, golf course and residential irrigation; agriculture specialties include sprinkler, surface and drip-micro irrigation.
Certified landscape irrigation auditors gather irrigation water-use data and test landscape irrigation systems.
Certified golf irrigation auditors gather irrigation water-use data and test golf irrigation systems.
Certified landscape water managers evaluate, operate, manage and improve landscape irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of water conservation possible.
Certified agricultural irrigation specialists manage and operate on-farm irrigation systems.

Certified irrigation contractors, designers with a landscape/turf irrigation specialty, and golf and landscape irrigation auditors qualify to become EPA WaterSense Partners.

Certified irrigation designers with an agriculture specialty qualify to become USDA Technical Service Providers.