IPG Titles and Certifications
IPG, Inc. ‘s certification process was established to promote and to provide a standard by which to gauge grooming excellence. The completion and successful award of IPG Certification exhibits your personal, voluntary desire and success in attaining the knowledge and practical skills to reach the highest levels of proficiency recognized among trade peers.
There are three separate possible certifications that can be acquired, Terriers, Non-Sporting and Sporting, as well as the highly coveted Certified Master Groomer title.
IPG Certification
Obtaining certification through IPG will stand as a solid credential to prospective clients, assuring them that you possess the passion and drive to enhance your knowledge and skill and provide them with a service developed through extensive testing and training.
The process of obtaining IPG Certification is open to all IPG members in good standing and consists of a process of completing a series of written and practical skills examinations.
Breed Group |
Written |
Practical |
| Non Sporting | 1 |
1 |
| Sporting | 1 |
1 |
| Terrier (long and short legged) | 1 |
2 |
There will be an additional written Certified Masters Examination, should you choose to seek that prestigious title.