Certification

The IA’s Select Certified program sets the bar for industry professionals, recognizing exceptional commitment to efficient water management and irrigation best practices. Certification by the most rigorous program in the industry is an impartial, third-party endorsement of your knowledge and experience.

IA certification

• prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibility.
• opens doors to new projects and employment opportunities.
• documents your expertise for potential clients and employers.
• demonstrates your personal and professional achievement.

Programs

The IA will offer exams for the following certification programs at the 2021 Irrigation Show and Education Week. Click on a link to learn more about each program’s requirements and find resources to prepare for the exam:

• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Designer (Landscape/Turf) (CID)
• Certified Irrigation Designer (Agriculture) (CID)
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
• Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)
• Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS)
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

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A complete list of IA Select Certified benefits, programs and requirements can be found here.