Professional Development

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Certification Programs

Achieving the Highest Standards of Professional Excellence

The ISWM Certification Program recognizes the highest standards of professional excellence in the weighing industry. Those achieving the designation of Certified Weighing Technician (CWT) have demonstrated a broad range of knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements of the industry including the installation, evaluation, and servicing of a customer’s weighing needs. Certified Weighing Salespersons (CWS) have a broad range of knowledge of regulatory and industry specific requirements and apply this knowledge by assisting the customer in determining the product(s) required to meet the user’s objectives, as well as regulatory standards.

Those attaining the designation of Certified Weighing Technician and Certified Weighing Salesperson are eligible to submit a portfolio for review to become a Certified Weighing Professional (CWP), the highest level of professional certification in the weighing industry.

Complete information about all the certification programs can be found in the Candidate Handbook for Certification Programs (PDF document), or on the following pages:

Certified Weighing Technician (CWT)

Certified Weighing Salesperson (CWS)

Certified Weighing Professional (CWP)

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