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Why Get Certified?Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today's increasingly complex and highly-specialized economy, credentials are everything. Sure, you know you've got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential customers and employers? For many career-minded professionals, certification is often the answer. For some entomologists, it is recognized as a valuable way to prove professional credentials to non-entomologists and the general public. For others, the topic can generate a puzzled response. Why become certified? Isn't a college degree and/or years of practical hands-on experience enough to establish one's credentials? Either response of yes or no is correct, depending on your clientele and colleagues. Consider the doctor, plumber, architect, lawyer, or building
inspector ... These are all professionals just like you. They have been educated
in their craft. They have spent years working in the field, and in some cases,
earning their degrees, but credentialing is an important and recognized part of
their career. Is certification right for you? Consider the following questions:
If you answered yes to any one of the questions above, then
perhaps certification is right for you. Many professionals (such as crop
consultants, administrators, public health, veterinary, urban entomologists,
and pest control professionals) frequently choose to become certified. What ESA Offers:The Entomological Society of America now offers two certification programs:
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