Career Details

Certified Consulting Meteorologist

Description

The CCM program is a service for the general public by the AMS. The Society has established high standards of technical competence, character, and experience for certified consultants who provide advice in meteorology to the public. The CCM program was established to ensure that certain individuals have been tested and found to meet or exceed those standards.

Certifying Organization

American Meteorological Society

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Weather Observer

Certifying Organization

National Weather Service

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist

Certifying Organization

American Meteorological Society

Type

B - Advanced

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