Landscape Certifications

Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

Certification gives you a competitive edge. Become a certified landscape irrigation auditor and:

• Add instant credibility with customers and employers.
• Increase job opportunities.
• Demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management

CLIA Overview

CLIAs quantify and analyze landscape irrigation water use. CLIAs:

• Collect site data.
• Make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.
• Perform field measurements and observations.
• Determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.
• Develop a basic irrigation schedule.
• Work with a water manager or property owner to manage overall irrigation water use.

Becoming a CLIA

To become a CLIA, you must:

1. Register for the exam. Minimum requirement: one year of irrigation-related work experience.
2. Pass the irrigation auditor exam. The 3-hour exam includes 125 equally-weighted, multiple choice questions on irrigation audit procedures, soil-plant relationships, irrigation scheduling and equipment/technology. 
3. Submit a landscape irrigation audit. Audits must be completed independently and verified by an IA-certified professional in good standing within one year of acceptance into the certification program.
   • Landscape audit guidelines 
   • Landscape audit policies, procedures and worksheets 
   • Landscape audit resubmission form  
    
4. Comply with the Select Certified Code of Ethics.  
5. Remain in good standing. CLIAs must submit 20 continuing education units per 2-year cycle.

See the Certification Candidate Handbook for exam policies, procedures and fees outside of North America.