MEMPHIS, Tenn. Sept. 30, 2019 The Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management Certification is now available on the iCEV industry certification online testing platform. iCEV is a division of CEV Multimedia.

This certification is designed to prepare individuals for a meaningful career in natural resources management and help the next generation understand ecology issues and gain experience in the field of wildlife and habitat conservation.

The Ecology Conservation and Management Certification provides a strong foundation in basic ecology and natural resource management, said DU Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Moorman. It gives students working toward a college degree and a career in natural resources management a detailed exploration of the science that is the foundation of this profession. For students who choose a career in agriculture, forestry or other natural resources, this certification helps them be better stewards of land.

Mark Horobetz, Ducks Unlimited manager of youth and education programs, said the program provides career insight in the conservation field.

Its important that students understand not only the conservation and ecology of wildlife and wildlife habitat but also their personal roles as future stewards, Horobetz said.

The Ecology Conservation and Management Certification exam consists of 100 questions and assesses knowledge and skills from the following weighted industry standards including ecological principles, species identification, wildlife and habitat conservation management.

As the testing platform, iCEV:

Provides secure testing technology for certification exams

Regulates testing environment

Works with secondary and post-secondary academic institutions, workforce development associations and the public-at-large to offer certification options for career advancement

Provides certification verification to employers for potential job applicants

Offers optional study-guide material.

With the backing of a respected organization such as Ducks Unlimited, the Ecology Conservation and Management Certification will be a valuable credential for job applicants and employers, said CEV Multimedia Vice President of Brand Management Clayton Franklin.

For more information on the Ecology Conservation and Management Certification, visit www.ducks.org/certification.

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About CEV Multimedia

With 35 years of experience, CEV specializes in providing quality career and technical education (CTE) curriculum and education resources for several major subject areas: agricultural science and technology, family and consumer sciences, business education, marketing education, trade and industrial education, health science, law enforcement and career exploration. CEV received the U.S Chamber of Commerces Blue Ribbon Small Business Award and has been honored numerous times for its excellence in content creation and exemplary business practices. In 2012, CEV introduced iCEV, an online platform revolutionizing the way CEV produces and delivers educational content. iCEV is the most comprehensive online resource for CTE educators and students offering learning-on-demand features, video clips streaming and testing and grading capabilities to any device with Internet capabilities. The iCEV testing platform allows students to earn industry certifications across multiple areas of CTE that prepare them for college and beyond. For more information, visit www.icevonline.com.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 14 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.

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