Certifications
Certifications
Certifications can provide targeted training and hands-on experience to develop as a future professional in a particular field. Be aware that courses/sessions typically have a fee associated with them, so be sure that the certification is applicable and desirable to employers in the field you would like to pursue. We do not endorse any other organization, and listing on this site does not imply any affiliation with or support by the IES.
Designed for ecologists at all levels to demonstrate their expertise and exhibit their skill level to potential employers, clients, or colleagues.
Gain a professional level of knowledge and skill in the field of arboriculture to become a tree care professional
Designed for those who are new to or are interested in entering the sustainability field, including students, recent graduates, and/or early career professionals.
Food safety and allergen awareness training
A required certification to be able to apply pesticides for a commercial purpose or in the course of employment
Rules and regulations, technical assistance, and certification for Wastewater System Operators
Farmer鈥檚 Market Manager Certificate Program
Prescribed fire for land stewardship and firefighting
Land management and conservation
Horticulture and volunteer leader training
Registered environmental health specialist/sanitarian, foodborne outbreak investigator, and comprehensive and professional food safety
Has numerous certifications in the environmental field, including environmental scientist, auditor, and manager, and waste management professional
Residential and commercial photovoltaic systems and renewable applications
Solid waste, recycling systems, composting programs, and zero waste
Become an expert mushroom identifier who can lawfully broker select wild-foraged Michigan mushrooms