EDUCATION

The Professional Right of Way Certification Program is a three-level program that begins with the Right of Way Agent (RWA) certification, progresses with the Right of Way Professional (RWP) certification and culminates with the Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation.

Those who hold the SR/WA have achieved the most prestigious professional designation in the right of way industry through experience, education and examination. They represent the most seasoned professionals who have acquired the highest level of knowledge and expertise within all the major disciplines of the right of way industry. Together with the RWA and RWP, earning the SR/WA designation can help create employment opportunities, career advancement, salary increases and professional development growth.

IRWA offers a curriculum pathway of progressive credentialing options for infrastructure professionals in the Oil & Gas Industry/Electric and Utility/Transportation/Industry Generalist. Curriculum is offered through IRWA University in both online and class-room based formats instructed by a world class faculty of instructors with a depth of experience and knowledge who are critically trained in cutting edge learning and teaching methods.

IRWA offers certification in four right-of-way disciplines, plus the Uniform Act and the Appraisal Cross Certification. Right of Way certification is granted to candidates who have achieved professional status through experience, education and examination in a specific discipline.

IRWA stands for the highest standard of excellence. As such, its certification and designation path is a rigorous process that will work to differentiate you from other professionals. Our high standards have enabled us to create a distinction that is universally respected by customers, businesses and colleagues across most disciplines.

The Right of Way (R/W) Certification Program offers certification in four right-of-way disciplines, as well as the Uniform Act and Appraisal Cross Certification. Right of Way certification is granted to candidates who have achieved professional status through experience, education and examination in a specific discipline.

IRWA offers an annual scholarship

Selection Criteria:

Selection will be based on a 300-word or less essay outlining what you see as your strongest current potential contribution to IRWA and how this scholarship would enhance your capacity to make contributions. In addition, it should state what excites you about IRWA’s future and the future of the right of way profession, as well as what role you want to have in the future of the profession and IRWA.