Many websites are offering courses to become a "certified
ghost hunter". So what does it mean to be a certified ghost
hunter?
Anyone with a basic understanding of the paranormal can be a
paranormal investigator. There are many organizations out there trying to charge its members for such
certifications.
In fact, a certification in ghost hunting is actually non-existent as there are
no true experts in the field of paranormal research.
While some researchers are more experienced than others, continuing education in
this “field of research” is very important for all researchers and
investigators. Paranormal researchers should from time to time test their own
knowledge, and exams are an acceptable means of doing so. Beware of
organizations that offer any type of Certification especially “for a fee” as
those types are usually only out to make a few bucks. Any organization that says
it is dedicated to Paranormal Research and Investigation and charges its members
for false certifications or charges its clients a fee for conducting research is
probably not a legitimate group.
HPIR is an affiliate member of WVGhosts.com
and they offer their members a
free Certified Ghost Hunter Exam.
This exam is simply an online test to the skills and knowledge of the
participant.
Upon completion of this test the individual taking it will receive a Certified
Ghost Hunter Certificate from WVGhosts.com. We allow our members to take this
exam to test their own knowledge.
This exam is by no means an actual certification of any kind, it only states
that the individual who participated made a passing score based on WVGhosts.com
standards. This exam tests the knowledge and understanding the individual has on
investigations and the paranormal. This exam was taken by HPIR members merely
for entertainment purposes, and does not reflect that we are “certified” by any
institution to hunt ghosts. We are however, knowledgeable and educated in this
field, and conduct our investigations in a professional manner. HPIR has set
high standards for our members, we look for quality investigators and we strive
to educate each member thoroughly.
We will never endorse any group that provides any false
certification.
The Certified Ghost Hunter Exam from WVGhosts.com is just that, an exam to test
skills and knowledge and that is made clear by their website. In essence it is
more of an award of achievement for passing the exam.
