All IRWA members are encouraged to partake in Continuing Education courses and opportunities to maintain their professional stature. In addition, there are two professional designations recognized by IRWA for right-of-way professionals.

SR/WA - Senior Member, International Right of Way Association - is the professional designation granted to members who have achieved professional status and education in several of the major right-of-way disciplines.

R/W - Right of Way Certification - is a professional designation granted to members who have achieved expertise in a single right-of-way discipline.

Benefits to You:
- Demonstrates professional stature
- Expands employment opportunities
- Increases potential for financial reward
- Heightens chances for rapid career advancement

Benefits to an Employer:
- Helps identify employees with proven initiative, dedication, and knowledge
- Increases morale by giving employees a sense of direction and continued growth
- Creates a training ladder
- Prepares employees for promotion through multi-disciplined training and examination
- Enhances the status of right-of-way professionals
- Assures continuous update of professional skills through recertification