IMSA offers educational and certification programs in Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings, Work Zone Traffic Control, Municipal and Interior Fire Alarm systems, Fiber Optics and Transportation Center Systems.  To assist the governmental agencies in lowering the likelihood of unnecessary legal actions and to increase the quality of public safety personnel, it is the deep conviction of IMSA that a certification program is warranted in each area of public safety operations.

IMSA Certification Programs are primarily concerned with the evaluation of expertise.  However, IMSA realizes that not all agencies have access to standardized training materials and therefore make available Certification Review Programs for its level examinations.  These Review Programs are not intended to teach an individual all that he/she needs to know in order to pass a particular examination. They are intended to present the fundamentals of particular areas and overview of subjects that participants should already be familiar with based on national standards and regulations.

Since 1982 IMSA has issued over 100,000 certificates in public safety. IMSA is globally recognized as the leader in public safety certifications. (IMSA membership is not a requirement to obtain certification.) IMSA highly recommends enrollment in a moderated review program but it is not required for certification. Those participants who wish to challenge the examination may do so by contacting our section. Moderated programs are held at various locations throughout the year. We will present a program at your location upon request. Click here to request a class.

 

The New Jersey Section Currently offers Certifications in the following fields:

 

The attainment of certification is a means for individuals to indicate to the general public, coworkers, employers, and others that an impartial, nationally recognized organization has determined that they are qualified to perform specific technical tasks by virtue of their technical knowledge and experiences. Certification also bestows a sense of achievement upon the certified individual since it reflects professional advancement in a chosen field. Certification can also provide an entry into many job assignments that otherwise would be difficult to obtain, since employers recognize certification as an indication of the individual's ability to do specific job tasks without the need for on-the-job training.

New Jersey Section Seminars

The New Jersey Section also offers the following seminars:

* These seminars are worth 8 CEC towards your IMSA certification renewal. 

** These seminars are worth 16 CEC towards your IMSA certification renewal.

RENEWALS

All IMSA certifications are valid for a three-year period from date of issue. The expiration date can be found on the certificate and certification card. Renewal requirements must be completed prior to the expiration date of the individual’s current certification(s).

This link will open a window to the International Site for an explanation of the renewal process.