Infrared certification is written proof that a person has completed formal infrared training and/or possesseses a certain skill set. Certification has long been one measure of thermographer competence within the infrared community much in the same way a diploma or degree is used among educational institutions.

ITC Certification shows that a thermographer is qualified to operate an infrared camera and has a clear understanding of its techniques and limitations of infrared therapy. To get certified, students must attend an infrared certification training course and pass quizzes and exams.