Earn IRDI Certification
Join a growing community of responsible metal detectorists committed to ethical recovery, historic preservation, landowner stewardship, and internationally recognized professional standards.
Why Become IRDI Certified?
IRDI certification demonstrates your commitment to responsible metal detecting through internationally recognized standards of ethics, education, historic preservation, and landowner stewardship.
Professional Recognition
Demonstrate your knowledge and professionalism through internationally recognized certification standards.
Build Trust
Earn the confidence of landowners, clubs, professionals, and the public through responsible detecting practices.
Protect Our Shared Heritage
Help protect our shared heritage by following ethical recovery practices that preserve history for future generations.
The Certification Process
Becoming IRDI certified is a straightforward process designed to verify both your knowledge and your commitment to responsible metal detecting.
STEP 1
Learn the Standards
Study the IRDI Standards, Code of Ethics, and Best Practices before beginning the certification assessment.
STEP 2
Complete the Assessment
Demonstrate your understanding through the IRDI certification assessment.
STEP 3
Commit to the Code of Ethics
Agree to uphold IRDI’s ethical standards, historic preservation principles, and responsible detecting practices.
STEP 4
Become Certified
Receive your IRDI certification and become eligible for inclusion in the public verification registry.
Certification Requirements
To become IRDI Certified, every applicant must successfully complete the following requirements before certification can be awarded.
Certification Checklist
- Review the IRDI Standards, Code of Ethics, and Best Practices.
- Successful Completion of the IRDI Certification Assessment.
- Agree to abide by the IRDI Code of Ethics.
- Submission of accurate applicant information for certification and public verification.