Register for Exams

The IA offers two methods of taking certification exams: computer-based exams at testing centers across North America, as well as paper-and-pencil exams at a select number of events. 

Computer-Based Testing

Reduce time out of the office by taking the exam on your schedule at a location near you. IA certification exams are offered at hundreds of testing centers across North America and internationally throughout the year. Certification candidates select the exam date, time and location that works best for them and receive preliminary results immediately after completing the exam.

Registering for a computer-based test is a two-step process that begins with submitting an exam registration. 

• Register online for a computer-based test. (Allow 30-60 seconds for the registration webpage to load.)

Once your registration is approved, the certification department will confirm your enrollment to the certification program and exam registration via email. You will receive another email with instructions to activate your test taker credential to schedule the exam.   

Paper-and-Pencil Testing

Paper-and-pencil certification exams are offered annually at the Irrigation Show and Education Week. They may also be offered throughout the year.

Register online for a paper-and-pencil test for the following exam dates and locations (allow 30-60 seconds for the registration webpage to load): 

2026 Exam Sessions

• Dec. 8-10|Las Vegas, Nevada

Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email confirmation from the certification department confirming your enrollment to the certification program and exam registration. Be sure to print the confirmation email and take it with you to the testing center on the day of the exam. Following your exam, your results will be mailed within 45 days. Please allow 5-7 business days for the mail to arrive and ensure your address is up to date in our system to avoide mail getting lost or delayed.

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