The Psychological Specialty in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Certification for I-O Psychologists

Demonstrate your competence through the profession's independent certification program

Applications Open August 31th!

Endorsed by SIOP

SIOP has endorsed the PSI-O certification as an important step in advancing professional recognition and proficiency within Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

The PSI-O

The Psychological Specialty in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (PSI-O) is an independent professional certification developed to recognize practitioners who demonstrate competence in the science and practice of Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

Unlike an academic degree, the PSI-O credential verifies that a professional has met established standards for education, professional experience, and examination developed through nationally accepted credentialing practices.

Why Become Certified?

Demonstrate professional competence through an independent credential.
Distinguish yourself from non-certified practitioners.
Increase confidence and trust among employers, clients, and the public.
Join a community committed to excellence and ongoing learning in I-O Psychology.
Help advance the recognition and professional standards of Industrial-Organizational Psychology..

First Cohort- Beta Examinination

Approximately 100 candidates

Reduced examination fee

Results withheld until standard setting is complete

Candidate feedback collected to improve the examination

Because this is the inaugural administration, examination scores will be released after psychometric analyses and the standard-setting process are completed. This process ensures a fair, valid, and legally defensible passing standard

Preliminary Eligibility Requirements

Candidates will generally be expected to have:

Master's or doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (or qualifying discipline)

Documented graduate coursework in I-O psychology

Supervised professional experience

Agreement to abide by the Code of Ethics

Final requirements will be published before applications open

The Psychology Credential Center

Ensuring competence in Industrial- Organizational psychology.

info@psychologycc.com