Royal Meteorological Society

Benefits of Professional Accreditation in Meteorology

Gain recognition

Highlight your accomplishments as a meteorologist, for your meteorology knowledge and expertise, alongside your academic qualifications.

Demonstrate your competence

Whether you’re a new meteorologist or a chief executive, demonstrate a commitment to professional development by recording developmental activities. Ensure you continue to sharpen your skills and enhance their effectiveness.

Be a reputable source

By benchmarking professional meteorologists at the same high level, accreditation aims to re-engage public trust and confidence in meteorologists.

Career advancement

Show that you have the competences beyond those required in your current post. You’ll be part of an extensive community of meteorologists, opening doors for career progression and enhancing your earning’s potential.

Go further

If you are not ready to apply to become a Chartered Meteorologist (CMet), then Registered Meteorologist (RMet) accreditation paves the way to progressing to CMet. Maintain your CPD record, and work towards becoming a CMet, the highest status that can be achieved in meteorology.

Testimonials

Ben Suter

Forecaster Australian Bureau of Meteorology

I write, monitor and amend forecasts for aviation, commercial and infrastructure industries in Darwin, Australia where I will also be more heavily involved in things like cyclone warnings and volcanic ash advisories.

Prof Andy Challinor

Climate Scientist University of Leeds

I wanted to put my physics degree to a practical use. My research brings together meteorology, agriculture and socio-economics to try to help improve global food security.

Dr Helen Johnson

Oceanographer Oxford University

It was the Force 8 gale I experienced while sailing across the North Sea as a trainee on the tall ship Sir Winston Churchill that finally inspired me to study meteorology! My degree provided a solid grounding in basic physics as well as the workings of weather and climate – I loved the theoretical as well as the practical sides of it.

Becky Venton, CMet

Independent International Development Consultant

When working as an independent consultant, especially for international organisations, qualifications and certifications are required as evidence of attaining and maintaining standards and levels of knowledge. Being a Chartered Meteorologist gives me the credibility to offer professional advisory services in my area of specialism, namely Weather and Climate Services, and strengthens my bids for work in this area.

Paul Knightly, RMet

Forecast Manager UK, MeteoGroup

From a manager’s perspective, RMetS qualifications and accreditation schemes are valued inputs to MeteoGroup’s defined career structure. Members of my meteorological team benefit from membership through professional integrity as well as a clear promotional pathway. Additionally, personal development and objectives can be measured through the Society’s continuing professional development (CPD) tools.

Steven Keates, RMet

Media Advisor, Marine Meteorologist and Commercial Team Leader, Met Office

One thing that being a registered meteorologist really drums home is the importance of continuous professional development (CPD). Regardless of your role, or level of experience, keeping your skills current and up to date is highly important. Being part of the Royal Meteorological Society provides many opportunities to do this, as well as a way of logging your achievements.

Helen Roberts, RMet

Senior Operational Meteorologist, Met Office

Being a registered meteorologist provides an ideal springboard to apply for the title of Chartered Meteorologist and cement yourself within the echelons of the profession. Needless to say, the criteria are tougher, but as you progress with your career, then this option will become less daunting with time”.

Paul Gundersen, CMet

Deputy Chief Forecaster, Met Office

Successfully acquiring CMet accreditation represented a huge personal milestone – one that will doubtless benefit my career”