Certification

Registration for in-person IA certification exams at the Irrigation Show is closed. On-site registration will not be accepted.

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 2024 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. 5  |  8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 6  |  8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 7  |  1 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Certification Luncheon  |  Wednesday, Nov. 6  |  12 p.m.-1 p.m.

The IA certification program is proudly supported by these IA Preferred Partners:

Pricing & Registration

Registration for in-person IA certification exams at the Irrigation Show is closed. On-site registration will not be accepted.

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.