Career Details

Associate Certified Entomologist

Description

The Entomological Society of America, long the industry leader in certification through its Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) program, is pleased to announce a new certification option geared specifically toward the pest management industry.

Certifying Organization

Entomological Society of America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

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

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Board Certified Entomologist

Certifying Organization

Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Associate Certified Entomologist

Certifying Organization

Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified IPM Technician

Certifying Organization

Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation

Type

A - Core

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