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Certification

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

Certification Description
This 100-question, multiple-choice and true/false written exam is designed to test a standard level of theoretical and practical competence and skill for aquatic fitness professionals.
Before taking the Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination, AEA highly recommends that all candidates, regardless of educational background, have a minimum of 6 months practical teaching experience in aquatic exercise combined with a minimum of 6-8 weeks advance study using the 2006 AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual and Fitness Professional Study Objectives.

Certifying Organization
Aquatic Exercise Association
http://www.aeawave.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Aquatic Fitness Professional Website

Certification Description
Minimum age 25; prerequisite of Master Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying instructors; MI's recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Assistant Clinic Instructor Website

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to assist in a lesson or trail ride, under the supervision of a certified instructor.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Assistant Instructor Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions. We use a J120 or J160 or similar vessel for this certification.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Bareboat Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate sea and wind conditions. This class is taught aboard either a J80, and J105 (or similar boats) depending on the class.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Cruising Certification Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Classes are taught aboard our J 80 which is a 26-foot keelboat with tiller steering.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Basic Keelboat Certification Website

Certification Description
The Casting Instructor Certification Program began in 1992 for the purpose of enhancing the overall level of instruction in fly casting, including instructor knowledge, casting proficiency, and teaching ability.

Certifying Organization
Fly Fishers International
http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Casting Instructor Website

Certification Description
The Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) is for individuals with two years in the training field. Certification is awarded for those individuals who demonstrate the ability to administer programs and carry out responsibilities assigned by their management.

Certifying Organization
North American Transportation Management Institute
http://natmi.site-ym.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Driver Trainer Website

Certification Description
The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to: ■Assure the public that credentialed family and consumer sciences professionals have attained a threshold level of knowledge that enables them to perform services as defined by the mission of the profession; ■Foster excellence in the family and consumer sciences profession and develop criteria for assessing such excellence; and ■Promote professional growth of individuals certified in family and consumer sciences by encouraging a systematic program of professional development and continuing education.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
http://www.aafcs.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences Website

Certifying Organization
National Association for Interpretation
http://www.interpnet.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Interpretive Guide Website

Certification Description
The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to: ■Assure the public that credentialed family and consumer sciences professionals have attained a threshold level of knowledge that enables them to perform services as defined by the mission of the profession; ■Foster excellence in the family and consumer sciences profession and develop criteria for assessing such excellence; and ■Promote professional growth of individuals certified in family and consumer sciences by encouraging a systematic program of professional development and continuing education.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
http://www.aafcs.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator Website

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) Website

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) Website

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) Website

Certification Description
Minimum age 25; qualified to conduct CHA certification clinics and certify instructors with assistance from another CHA clinician. To become certifed as a CI, the instructor must first attain ACI certification and then assist at a certain number of CHA clinics to qualify as a CHA Clinic Instructor.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Clinic Instructor Website

Certification Description
To responsibly skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters, in all weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of the day and night.

Certifying Organization
J World
http://sailing-jworld.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Coastal Passagemaking Website

Certification Description
Our Functional Training Specialty Certification is designed for fitness and allied health professionals who want to garner a deeper understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Whether it's improving core function to give clients an edge in athletic competition or boosting balance to help older adults play with their grandchildren without pain, functional training can help all adults improve movement efficiency.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Functional Training Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to improve the performance of advanced riders and their horses, including jumping courses, dressage movements, reining, and other performance events, advanced horse management and horsemanship theory.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Level Four Instructor Website

Certification Description
The Master's certification is a rigorous and demanding test. It is not the intention of the Federation of Fly Fishers to disappoint anyone who takes the exam; rather it is our simple intention to help people become better casters and better teachers of fly casting. Those who administer the Master's level certification have a strict charge because Master Casters are in turn permitted to certify those at the first Instructor's level.

Certifying Organization
Fly Fishers International
http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Certified Casting Instructor Website

Certification Description
The NETA Certification Exam is a three-part examination, consisting of 100 questions per part (300 questions total). In each part of the exam, there are suites of thematically similar questions used to determine a candidate's knowledge of job/performance domains common to enrichment teaching.

Certifying Organization
National Enrichment Teachers Association
http://www.netanational.org/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

NETA Certified Enrichment Teacher Website

Certification Description
The Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification (SESC) was developed to meet the needs of seasonal riding program operators, such as summer camps, youth organizations, guest ranches and trail program operators. The purpose of the SESC program is to provide training and certification for seasonal or temporary riding staff that work under the supervision of a certified instructor or guide.
The SESC program is offered only to the riding staff of a CHA Program Member facility that work under the supervision of a Level 2 or higher CHA certified Instructor or Guide. SESC certification is valid only at the Program Member's facility and is a non-renewable certification. The SESC is conducted in 2-3 days and is staffed by one CHA Clinic Instructor (Standard or Trail), who is assisted by the certified instructor on staff at the facility.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification Website

Certification Description
To study another language and culture is to gain an essential preparation for the future. The United States is inextricably linked to economic, social, political, and cultural realities around the world. Possession of the linguistic and cultural insights that come with study of world languages other than English is a requisite for citizens in the twenty-first century who wish to participate in the global community and marketplace and the worldwide neighborhood. The United States must recognize citizens who speak more than one language and who understand other cultures as assets to the nation. Cultural pluralism continues to characterize and enrich the United States. The diverse student body that finds its way to the nation's schools not only represents exciting challenges to educators but also is a valuable resource that affords the nation an opportunity to maintain and enhance its linguistic and cultural richness. The study of world languages fosters understanding of the intellectual and artistic heritages of other cultures, which ultimately encourages students to come to a better understanding of their own language and culture and their nation's complex cultural heritage.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

World Languages Other than English/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Website

Certification Description
This basic certification deals with the elementary aspects of instruction. This includes: basic public speaking, use and control of audio-visual aids, handling distractions and difficult students.

Certifying Organization
World Safety Organization
http://worldsafety.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

WSO - Certified Safety Instructor Basic Level Website

Certifying Organization
World Safety Organization
http://worldsafety.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

WSO - Certified Safety Instructor Master Level Website

Certifying Organization
World Safety Organization
http://worldsafety.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

WSO - Certified Safety Instructor Senior Level Website

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