Whether you are just starting out in your career or are a seasoned professional serving the hazmat environmental industry, IHMM offers resources and professional credentials to help you advance and grow in your career.
Hear from one of IHMM’s Certificant Insiders on why they chose to pursue a credential through IHMM.
 | Q&A with IHMM Certificant InsiderPatrick A. Ryan, CHMM, CIH, CSP |
What or who motivated you to earn an IHMM credential?
I have always seen the extreme value of credentials. From my time preparing for my Hazmat career as a university student in the 1990s to the present, I have always looked to the CHMM as the necessary credential to be taken seriously as a Hazmat professional in the widest range of professional domains. Many of my top mentors were certified and encouraged me to pursue certification. The CHMM has always been the top credential in the hazardous materials and hazardous waste management worlds.
Are there any opportunities you’re looking forward to as a result of earning an IHMM credential?
Being a CHMM has opened an array of opportunities in my career, especially in recent years, and in combination with other prestigious credentials. For example, I would probably not be on the CHMM Examination Committee if I were not a CHMM. Being certified gives you a seat at the table you might otherwise not have and adds a lot of credibility. Presenting at the national level and being a Hazmat educational consultant who trains professional first responders absolutely necessitates being certified.
What would you say to someone who is considering earning an IHMM credential?
Certification matters, especially in today’s crowded job market. Certification shows you have both a commitment to learning and to the pursuit of excellence. I learned early in my career that in many circles, you will not be taken seriously unless you are certified. To have maximum impact, I became certified. Maintaining my certification is both a continuation of my learning journey and represents my commitment to sustained excellence as a hazardous materials professional. Certification will always set you apart from the crowd.
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