Become an IJA Certified Professional

Membership is available to professionals seeking to be a part of the IJA community of industry professionals and to participate in various levels of certification to document his or her knowledge as a pet care professional.

The IJA System of Certification is designed to allow the professional to begin certification testing as a bather, then test out as a groomer and then a stylist.

Advanced certification is also available to document the specialists who have achieved outstanding scores in the art of bathing, grooming and styling.

Certification will be available for the Salon Manager as well as other types of certification such as First Aid and CPR.

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About an IJA Certified Member

Members Only Benefits
  • Certificate of Membership for framing.
  • Access to the IJA Professional’s Certification Manuals.
  • Participate in IJA Committees
  • Professional's Profile listed on IJAonline.com.
  • Certification available to IJA Professional Bathers, Groomers and Stylist.
  • Option to participate in voting for the IJA Annual Achievement Awards.
  • Member Forums, and More Members-Only Benefits Coming Soon!

How to Register
Individuals interested in becoming an IJA Member must read and complete the registration procedures.