The Value of the Certified Horticulturist Credential to the Innovative Practitioner

Certification examinations whose questions are based on terminal objectives that were identified by job task analyses (JTA) and objectives ranking surveys (ORS) have higher levels of validity than certification programs whose exam questions are not based on such objective criteria.  Practitioners who possess these valid certification credentials are qualified for more lucrative and innovative professional assignments, since their credential is based on demonstrated mastery of skills and knowledge identifed and raked by the JTA an ORS.  This presentation will describe examples of the expanded opportunities that have been obtained by professionals who have qualified for credentials based on both practical experience and examination based on valid terminal objectives.