Does the Meteorology Profession Need Certification?

Need for Quality Information for the Public

Need for Sound Advice to Industry and Government

Need for Professional: Networking Marketing Standards of Conduct Standards of Knowledge

The AMS CCM Certification The AMS Broadcast Seal _________________________ The Only Organized Programs in the USA that Declare Meteorologists Qualified to Market their Services as Independent Consultants _________________________

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:

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:

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 Program for Consulting Meteorologists