Additional certifications

[bradlelf]

Has anyone completed a certification for any of the stormwater inspection programs?

I have been thinking about getting one purely for liability and marketing reasons. I oversee and train 30+/- technical folks so i think it would just be one more thing to market our post construction services.

here are the ones im looking at:

Certified Stormwater Inspector – Construction
5 Year Certification:                                         $824 (Which Includes the Test/Class)
Every 5 Years for Recertification:               $224
https://www.npdes.com/index.php/training/certifications/csi-construction-erosion-sediment-control

CESSWI – Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector
Application Fee:               $200
Test:                                      $50 + exam proctor (unknown)
Yearly Fee:                          $90
http://www.envirocertintl.org/ci-policy/fees.asp

Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS) certificate
Course:                                $639.00
No expiration that I can find.
http://www.green-buildings.com/content/78466-certified-compliance-inspector-stormwater-ccis

This seems to be geared toward construction site though.

Certified Stormwater Manager
Course:                                $245 (Membership) + $ $550 Exam Fee
5 yr certification
5yr renewal fee                unknown – not listed
http://www.apwa.net/credentialing/certification/Certified-Stormwater-Manager-(CSM)

I think I am leaning towards CESSWI purely on cost and not needing to attend a multiple day training session. Thoughts?

 

[SE_FL]

I took the SWPPP program below many years ago which is pretty much the basic entry level program. 

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/erosion.htm

As far as marketability goes, most clients do not understand the difference. As long as you have something you should be good. Personally I'm not a fan of anything that expires or need renewal fees unless the company pays for it (or it results in direct financial benefits).

 

[bradlelf]

Yeah, I am not paying for it.

I view it as just something to be able to say ... " yes, our company has specific training in this."