The Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) is the most widely recognised of all field guiding associations in Africa. The Apprentice Field Guide certificate is one that all field guides must have to be able to legally work in this field in Africa. This was previously known as the FGASA level 1 qualification.
Whilst the qualification is not formally recognised outside of Africa, it is the most well-known field guide qualification. It shows future employers that you have taken an 8 week course and will have a greater deal of experience because of it. It can certainly help with employability.