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Why Become Certified? Certification programs are similar to licensing programs but are voluntary. A license is essentially the state’s certification that you are qualified to practice your profession. Certification programs are a voluntary way to show that you have met the knowledge, skills, and professional ethics requirements of the certifying agency. Obtaining a certification gives employers and clients the assurance that you know what you are doing. In addition, since certification programs are voluntary, they indicate that you have made a commitment to maintaining and improving your professional knowledge and skills. Irrigation Specialist 3 years irrigation related experience plus series of specific exams See: www.irrigation.org/certification.html Certified Irrigation Designer BS including C or better and B average in the following courses: SW2, SW100, SW100L, SW104, SW111, SW114, and MeAg53 plus 750 hours work experience plus exam. See: www.irrigation.org/certification_CID.html Certified Arborist BS plus one year experience plus examination See: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/certification.aspx California Certified Nursery Professional 18 months full time or 3,120 cumulative hours part-time in a California nursery See: http://www.cangc.org/certification/ccnpro.asp Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) BS plus two years experience plus international and state/regional exams See: http://www.agronomy.org/certification/ Certified Professional Agronomist BS plus specific units in soil science, chemistry, computer applications, physics, geology, climatology, speech, and economics See: http://www.agronomy.org/certification/ Certified Entomologist BS plus three years experience plus general and specialty exams in entomology See: http://www.entsoc.org/Certification/bce/index.htm CA Department of Pesticide Regulation Certification DPR has several certification programs including Agricultural Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator |