The Landscape Industry Certified Technician designations provide an individual employed in the horticulture industry with a means of proving a minimum standard of expertise in tasks typically required within the horticultural industry.  After reading about these designations, watch a helpful orientation video about the technician program.

CNLA has developed three national certification programs to benefit the Landscape industry.  When individuals are designated as “Landscape Industry Certified”, the public places more value on what they do.  Give your business the upper hand by getting you and your employees certified.

Why should you hire a Landscape Industry Certified Technician for your next landscaping project?

In order to take the Landscape Industry Certified Technician exam, candidates must successfully complete a series of written and hands on evaluations.

Contact CNLA for exam dates and information. Many workshops are offered by your provincial association to help prepare.

CNLA offers various types of marketing materials you can use to promote your certification.  Attend upcoming industry events to obtain your continuing education units (CEUs) and maintain your Landscape Industry Certified status for the upcoming year.

The certification of an individual's competency is accomplished through a series of written and hands on evaluations

Dates and locations for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician and Retail Horticulturist examinations.

All individuals holding CNLA certifications must recertify every two years.