Certifications
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) and Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS) certifications set standards for knowledge, skills, and conduct that define the professions of soil science and soil classification.
Become certified
Earning certification brings you credibility, opportunity, motivation, ability, and validation. As a professional working in soil science, you care as much about serving your clients as you do about furthering your career. The CPSS certification provides you with the tools you need to succeed in both areas.
- An individual whose education, experience, and career path is in some aspect of the soil science profession and can meet the standards of the program, including:
- Soil science practitioners
- Educators and extension specialists
- Soil science researchers
- Government and academic scientists
- Soil scientists working in environmental, natural resource, or agronomic management companies
Anyone required by the state to be certified as a CPSS or Certified Professional Soil Classifier (CPSC) when doing soil science work for land use evaluation (e.g., septic systems or agricultural management plans).
Already certified?
Are you already certified? You can use the following links to renew certification, check and report your continuing education units (CEUs), request the CPSS/CPSC official logo, and update and change your account information. If you have questions, please contact your representative.
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Soils or related field
- 5 years of experience post Bachelor's or 3 years of experience post Master's or PhD
- Credential forms approved by board
- Passing of Fundamentals exam
Associate Professional Soil Scientist (APSS) Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Soils or related field
- Working towards post-degree experience
- Credential forms approved by board
- Passing of Fundamentals exam
