Certification

The deadline to register for an IA exam at the 2023 Irrigation Show was
Monday, Nov. 6. Anyone interested in taking a certification exam at the Irrigation Show should contact the certification team upon arrival in San Antonio to inquire about on-site exam registration. Requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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.

Get IA Certified

The IA will offer exams for the following certification programs at the 2023 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 Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS)
• Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)
• Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
• Certified Irrigation Designer (Agriculture) (CID)
• Certified Irrigation Designer (Landscape/Turf) (CID)
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
• Certified Irrigation Technician in Spanish (CIT Spanish)
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)

 Dates & Times

• Tuesday, Nov. 28  |  8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 29  |  8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 30  |  1 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 1  |  8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Certification Luncheon  |  Wednesday, Nov. 29  |  12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Certification program sponsored by

Exams at the Irrigation Show sponsored by

Pricing & Registration

IA certification exams require separate advance registration by Nov. 6 and a separate fee. Individuals who are only taking a certification exam and are not participating in any other portion of the Irrigation Show are not required to complete a show registration. However, Irrigation Show registration is required to access show activities.

Please note: Individuals who do not register for an exam by Nov. 6 are not guaranteed the opportunity to take an exam on-site during the Irrigation Show. Those who miss the Nov. 6 deadline should contact the certification team upon arrival in San Antonio to inquire about on-site exam registration. Requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.