does the meteorology profession need certification?
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Does the MeteorologyProfession Need
Certification?
Need forQualityInformationfor the Public
Need forSoundAdvice to Industry andGovernment
Need for Professional:NetworkingMarketingStandards of ConductStandards of Knowledge
The AMS CCM Certification
The AMS Broadcast Seal
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The Only Organized Programs in the USA that Declare Meteorologists Qualified to Market their Services as Independent Consultants
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Certified Meteorologist:
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service• Adherence to Rules of
Professional Conduct
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service• Adherence to Rules of
Professional Conduct
• Networked with Peers
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service• Adherence to Rules of
Professional Conduct
• Networked with Peers• Marketed to Potential Clients
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service• Adherence to Rules of
Professional Conduct
• Networked with Peers• Marketed to Potential Clients• Professional Development
Certified Meteorologist:
• Specialized Knowledge• Broad Background• Concept of Service• Adherence to Rules of
Professional Conduct• Networked with Peers• Marketed to Potential Clients• Professional Development• Professional Service
Requirements for Meteorologists in the AMS CCM Program:
Requirements for Meteorologists in the AMS CCM Program:
Step 1 (a) Meet the educational requirements for AMS membership Preparation (b) 5 Years of Work Experience Requirements
Requirements for Meteorologists in the AMS CCM Program:
Step 1 (a) Meet the educational requirements for AMS membership Preparation (b) 5 Years of Work Experience Requirements
Step 2 (a) Written Exams Certification (b) Review of Work Example Requirements (c) Personal Interview by CCM Board (d) Review of Character References
(e) Award of Certificate
Requirements for Meteorologists in the AMS CCM Program:
Step 1 (a) Meet the educational requirements for AMS membership Preparation (b) 5 Years of Work Experience Requirements
Step 2 (a) Written Exams Certification (b) Review of Work Example Requirements (c) Personal Interview by CCM Board (d) Review of Character References
(e) Award of Certificate
Step 3 (a) Actively Find and Serve Clients Continuing (b) Perform Volunteer Community Service Development (c) Actively Compete for Prominence in Field Requirements (d) Actively Continue Education
Overall Objectives of the CCM Program:
Overall Objectives of the CCM Program:
Quality of Professional Advice:• Technically Accurate• Mature• Ethical
Overall Objectives of the CCM Program:
Quality of Professional Advice:• Technically Accurate• Mature• Ethical
Success of Business: • Prestige • Authority • Income
Overall Objectives of the CCM Program:
Quality of Professional Advice:• Technically Accurate• Mature• Ethical
Success of Business: • Prestige • Authority • Income
Ongoing Professional Growth
Certification Programfor Consulting Meteorologists