With third-party accreditation, however, a certi-
fication becomes a reliable measure of knowl-
edge and expertise. Professionals can build
their reputations on the credibility that such
certifications communicate. By the same token,
homeowners and property managers who de-
mand accredited certifications can quickly and
efficiently make the best decisions for maintain-
ing healthy indoor environments.
Third-party Accredited IAQ Certifications
Of the dozens of IAQ-related certification pro-
grams currently in operation, only a small mi-
nority carry third-party accreditation. In addi-
tion, many of these focus on fields only slightly
related to Indoor Air Quality. Examples include
the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified
Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Haz-
ardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Third-party accredited certifications dedicated
specifically to Indoor Air Quality include the
Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consul-
tant (CIEC), Council-certified Microbial Consul-
tant (CMC), Council-certified Microbial Reme-
diation Supervisor (CMRS), Council-certified
Environmental Infection Control Consultant
(CEICC) and 14 others offered by the American
Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC).
Certification
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Adam Andrews is Director of Operations at
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fication (ACAC), an independent non-profit
certifying body. Founded in 1992 to serve
the indoor air quality industry, ACAC offers
third-party accredited professional certifica-
tions in various disciplines, including en-
vironmental and microbial consulting and
remediation, environmental infection control,
moisture control and structural drying, infra-
red thermography and IAQ management.
ACAC certifies more than 2,800 profession-
als in North America and overseas. For
information about ACAC and its programs,
please visit http://acac.org.
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