The IA Select Certified program offers certifications across the landscape/turf and agriculture sectors — covering everything from installation and contracting to auditing and design. Choose the path that fits your goals below.
Installs, maintains and services landscape irrigation systems.
Level: Entry
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Specialized auditing for golf course irrigation systems.
Level: Intermediate
Manages irrigation projects across residential and commercial sites.
Designs efficient, code-compliant landscape irrigation systems.
Level: Advanced
Evaluates landscape irrigation system performance and water use.
Certain landscape/turf IA certifications are recognized by the EPA WaterSense program, demonstrating that they meet the program’s standards for professional certification. Learn more about the program and its benefits here.
Manages irrigation in agricultural production environments.
✓ USDA Technical Service Provider pathway
Designs irrigation systems for farms, orchards and row crops.
Eligible IA certifications can help streamline the qualification process to become an NRCS Technical Service Provider (TSP), opening the door to new paid service opportunities. Learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and qualifying certifications here.