Maintain Your Certification

Maintaining your IA certification is simple. Follow these three steps to keep your certification active and demonstrate your ongoing commitment to professional excellence:

  1. Pay your annual certification renewal fee.
  2. Earn and submit 20 CEUs* every two years, including a minimum of 10 irrigation-specific CEUs and 5 Tier 1 water-efficient CEUs.
  3. Follow the Select Certified Code of Ethics.

*Maintain documentation for your CEUs in case you're selected for an audit.

Certification Renewal Fees

IA Member Nonmember
One certification $75 $125
Each additional $25 $25

Earn CEUs

Explore approved education opportunities and learn what qualifies for IA CEUs.

View CEU opportunities

Code of Ethics

Review the professional standards required to maintain your IA certification.

View the Code of Ethics

Submit CEUs

Report CEUs and track your progress. Need help? Review the submission guide.

Submit your CEUs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about renewal, CEUs, audits and more.

View FAQs

CEU Audit Requirements

Learn what documentation you’ll need if you’re selected for a CEU audit.

Learn about audits

Market Your Certification

Showcase your expertise with marketing resources designed to help you promote your IA certification to customers.

Questions?

Reference the Certification Candidate Handbook for complete details on maintaining your credential, including CEU tiers and requirements, renewal fees, ethics requirements, and audit procedures, or contact the IA Certification Team at 703.536.7080.