Information About AIRS Certification

 



Professional credentials are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the appropriate Certification Program for I&R practitioners. Certification is a measurement of demonstrated and documented ability in the field of I&R reflecting specific competencies and related performance criteria, which describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work-related behaviors needed by I&R practitioners to successfully execute their duties.

Individuals who successfully pass the certification examination are awarded a certificate, lapel pin and may use the following credentials after their names:


The basic cost of a Certification application is $65 for AIRS members at the basic level (with applicable discounts, it is $55 for premium members, $62 for enhanced members and $62 for standard level members) and $200 for non-members. An examination re-take is $20. Recertification is $30 for members and $165 for non-members. Completed applications, supporting documentation and payment must arrive at least 30-days prior to the test date.

For more information regarding the certification process, study tips, resources, and/or other Testing Sites across the nation, see the AIRS Certification web page www.airs.org/aboutairs/about_certification.asp


2007-2008 NW-AIRS Certification Test Sites – more information to follow.