Soil and Plant Scientists
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Certification Description Board Certified Entomologists (BCE) certification has been designed for professionals with a degree in entomology or a closely-related field. A college degree is required to become a BCE and most BCEs hold either a BS or post-graduate degree in entomology.
Certifying Organization
ESA Certification Corporation
http://www.entocert.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Board Certified Entomologist
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Certification Description The American Society of Agronomy's Certified Crop Adviser Program (CCA). is the largest certification program in agriculture with over 14,000 certified throughout the USA and Canada.
Certifying Organization
American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS
https://www.agronomy.org/
Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Crop Advisor
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Certification Description This certification is designed for the agronomist that advises growers on agronomic practices, conducts training programs for other agronomists, conducts research, manages other agronomists, or provides technical support to field agronomists and can meet the standards of the program.
Certifying Organization
American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS
https://www.agronomy.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Professional Agronomist
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Certification Description The ASHS Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) program recognizes qualified horticultural professionals for excellence in educational, scientific, and service activities with public and private agencies.
Certifying Organization
American Society for Horticultural Science
http://www.ashs.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Professional Horticulturist
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Certification Description Certification is the standard by which soil science professionals are judged. SSSA's Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) certification program sets and maintains the high standards that benefit you and your chosen career. The SSSA certification programs are voluntary and offer similar benefits to the public as licensing programs. Certification programs set standards for knowledge, skills, and conduct. These standards define the professions of soil science and soil classification which gives clients, employers, and government agencies a tool to help them choose professionals with the necessary skills to meet their needs.
Certifying Organization
Soil Science Society of America
https://www.soils.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Professional Soil Classifier
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Certification Description Certification programs set standards for knowledge, skills, and conduct. These standards define the professions of soil science and soil classification which gives clients, employers, and government agencies a tool to help them choose professionals with the necessary skills to meet their needs.
Certifying Organization
Soil Science Society of America
https://www.soils.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Professional Soil Scientist
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