Who is a Certified Snow Professional?

A CSP is a business owner or manager who has taken the next step in managing and running a professional snow & ice management business. This individual has studied for and passed a rigorous 6 hour exam covering business, legal, subcontractor, snow science, snow mechanics, and human resources.

Why should you become a CSP?

If you are serious about snow and ice, you should be serious about becoming a CSP. The program can help you:

• Manage the snow business, not just the snow event
• Take the guesswork out of insurance and legal issues
• Increase your sales potential
• Lead your company to greater success

Benefits of being a Certified Snow Professional include:

• New marketing opportunities
• Strong credentials backing your business
• Pride and professionalism in your work
• Increased knowledge of all aspects of running your business
• Use of CSP logo and designation after your name

Program Objectives

• To raise the standards of the profession and create leaders in the industry.
• To encourage self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement.
• To identify persons with environmental responsibility and exceptional knowledge of principles and practices of the profession.
• To recognize those who have demonstrated a high level of competence within the profession.
• To improve performance within the profession by requiring participation in a continuing program of professional and educational development.
• To cooperate with other providers of educational services in the development of training programs and continuing education and/or review of applicable programs.
• To keep on top of the industry by encouraging certified members to be effective communicators of the industry's values and principles by keeping informed and knowledgeable.
• To develop educators that will expand the horizons of co-workers, customers, and communities.

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