Unique certifications

I thought I'd start a thread about some unique trainings, certifications, licenses, etc.

Notary
I've been a Notary for a few years. In my state it costs $30 for a 3-year notary commission. I completed some free training online and bought a notary kit for $40. You can find the requirements to become a notary here:
https://www.asnnotary.org/?form=stateinfo

Bear Identification
Montana has a free Bear Identification program. It's an endorsement that gets added to hunting licenses but you can do the online course and take the test even if you're out of state: https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/bear-identification

I completed it a while back but I'd need to refresh my memory.

Bourbon Steward
You can become a certified Bourbon Steward through the Stave and Thief Academy for $75. I haven't done it but it seemed interesting. https://staveandthief.com/certifications/

 

They're really serious about this. Good for them. There's also an advanced, Executive Bourbon Steward Program. Bourbon was my favourite strong drink, for about 44 years, from age 18 to around 62, when I quit. I would have taken this course in a heartbeat, before I quit alcohol - mostly for money reasons. Most of what I paid for it went to taxes - I didn't like that. I still try to keep up on new trends, such as Bourbons produced in Mississippi, like Old Soul and Rich Grain.

They're also linked to a school with various liquor-oriented courses and a delightful name - Moonshine University. You can see their courses here: https://moonshineuniversity.com/courses/ I'd be proud to be an alumnus. Maybe I'll take a course that doesn't involve tasting... if there is one.

 

There are other interesting drinks coming out of Mississippi these days, like Cathead Distillery's Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur.
As a higher ed. note, David Rich, whose company produced the first Mississippi Bourbon, is an "Ole Miss." (University of Mississippi) alumnus.

 

"Yes, that is a bear."

"No, that is a walrus."

 

Current:

• Human Resources (SPHR)
• Talent Development (CPTD)
• Coaching (PCC)

Lapsed:

• Project Management (PMP)

 

When I operated a scuba diving center, I met a client about age 20 partway through his yearlong project of getting one certification or license each month on average through the year, including open water scuba diver, CDL-A tractor-trailer driver, real estate sales representative, and FINRA Series 63 securities agent.

 

Oops. I had one of those, too. Series 6 and 63. Plus a life and disability insurance license.

I gotta retire, man.

 

You can become a certified construction flagger for $95 online: https://onlineflagger.com/

 

I learned about rat tickling on one of these forums.

https://nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/rat-tickling/rat-tickling-certification

 

These might not all be unique, but they're not known enough that people new to the workforce generally consider them.

ACAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
IRS – Enrolled Agent
ABO-NCLE – Optician
State of Texas – Community Health Worker
ASEP – Exercise Physiology
ACSM – Certified Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
HS-BCP Human Services Board Certified Practitioner
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist or Hearing Instrument Fitter and Dispenser
Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
Licensed Laser Hair Removal Technician
Licensed Orthotist and Prosthetist
Licensed Genetic Counselor
Certified or Licensed Psychoanalyst
Certified Trichologist or Hair Loss Practitioner
Certified Child Life Specialist
Licensed Naprapathic Doctor

 

The VA has a habit of asking for certifications almost no one else asks for.

Certified Low Vision Therapist
https://www.acvrep.org/certifications/clvt

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician
https://www.aami.org/training/about-aci/aci-home/#CBET

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
https://crccertification.com/crc-certification/

Certified Music Therapist
https://www.cbmt.org/candidates/certification/

Registered Art Therapist
https://atcb.org/registered-art-therapist-atr/

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
https://www.nctrc.org/new-applicants/become-a-ctrs/

 

Certified Wedding Planner
https://aacwp.org/

Certified Lactation Counselor
https://www.alpp.org/certifications/certifications-clc

Metaphysician
https://delphiu.com/metaphysician-healer-training-programs/

Metaphysical Practitioner
https://www.worldmeta.org/courses.htm

Intuitive Counseling, Meditation Teacher, and Vibrational Healing
https://metaphysicalsciencesstore.com/certificate-program/

Metaphysical Therapist
https://www.psychologyhelp.com/metaphysical-therapist-counseling-practitioner/

Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist
https://aihcp.net/pet-loss-grief-support-certification/

Registered Kinesiotherapist
https://akta.org/membership/become-registered

 

File here that the VA is the largest employer of Kinesiotherapists (KTs).

 

I searched Indeed for kinesiotherapist openings; there were only four results for the entire U.S. Two were for assistant professor openings, and two were for the VA. I guess people major in this field with the goal of only working for one employer. I guess they could also find work as exercise physiologists.

 

Event and meeting planner certifications
https://www.bizzabo.com/blog/event-planning-certifications

Beer Judge Certification Program
https://www.bjcp.org/

Happiness Coach Certifications
https://www.lifecoachmagazine.com/happiness-coach-certification/

Pokemon Professor
https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/organize/become-a-professor/

Jedi Knight
https://www.ulc.org/minister-store/jedi-knight-certificate

Ski Patrol
https://nspserves.org/certified/

Licensed Pyrotechnic Operator
https://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/sfmfireindustry/SF238fwksguide.pdf

Alligator Farmer and Alligator Nuisance Control
https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/permits/land/wildlife_management/alligator/

Alligator Trapping Agent
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/harvest/hunt-guide/licenses-and-permits/

 

Personal Stylist
https://www.styleacademyintl.com/personal-stylist

Pet Psychology
https://newskillsacademy.com/course/pet-psychology-certification?cr=true&request=pet-psychology-certification

Florist
https://www.tsfa.org/tmf-information
https://aifd.org/membership/becoming-a-cfd/
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/materials/1-tx-st-floral-level-1-final.pdf

Crop Adviser
https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/become-certified/

Home Stager
https://homestaginginstitute.com/how-to-become-a-home-stager-in-texas/

Mediumship and Clairvoyance
https://imaginespirit.com/

Baby Shower Party Planner
https://internationalopenacademy.com/collections/en/products/baby-shower-party-planner-course

This place has all kinds of junk.
https://newskillsacademy.com/courses?page=1&ipp=15&order=enrollmentCount-desc&categoryIDs=

Communicate with your animal telepathically
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-communicate-with-your-animal-telepathically/

Learn to shape shift
https://www.udemy.com/course/divine-your-destiny-on-the-magical-faery-shamanic-pathway/

 

"Personal Stylist" caught my eye. The job is an integral, recognized role in fashion merchandising. A personal stylist is a fashion stylist who works with major clients of a fashion firm to achieve their individual "best look". The pay in the US isn't bad at all - average around 56K. Details here. https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/fashion-stylist-salary

 

There are also personal stylists who freelance - creating the "best look" for the clients who will pay them for this service.

 

Certified in Public Health
https://www.nbphe.org/

Certified Public Health Nutritionist
https://wphna.org/our-profession/certification-scheme

Board Certified Patient Advocate
https://www.pacboard.org/

Certified Health Education Specialist and Master Certified Health Education Specialist
https://www.nchec.org/faqs

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
https://nbhwc.org/what-is-a-health-coach/