The attainment of certification is a means for individuals to indicate to the general public, coworkers, employers, and others that an impartial, nationally-recognized organization has determined that they are qualified to perform specific technical tasks by virtue of their technical knowledge and experiences. Certification also bestows a sense of achievement upon the certified individual since it reflects professional advancement in a chosen field.
Certification can also provide an entry into many job assignments that otherwise would be difficult to obtain, since employers recognize certification as an indication of the individual’s ability to do specific job tasks without the need for on-the-job training.
Visit the IMSA Online Certification Portal to find out how to get your certification started or the New Certification Renewal FAQs.
IMSA International has extended the grace period for certification renewal for all IMSA certificates that expired from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2024. Those with expired certificates within that range are eligible to renew their certificates until July 1, 2025. After this date, a retake of the course and exam will be required. Visit the Certification Renewal page for more information.