Program Information
CNLA members receive discounted rates on training manuals and exam registration for landscape industry certified designations.
The Landscape Horticulture Certification Program offers certification for the following designations:
- Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician
*Softscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Ornamental Maintenance, Turf Maintenance, Irrigation - Certified Landscape Horticulturist Manager
- Certified Landscape Designer
- Accredited Landscape Horticulture Company
How it Works
1. Submit your registration forms to the CNLA office
(Study manuals are also available for purchase)
2. CNLA will send a confirmation of registration eMail, to include login access to your online exams, a link to attestation forms and additional resources.
- Hands-on practical competencies are affirmed through an attestation which MUST be completed by an authorized attestor. Details to authorize your attester will be included in your exam confirmation email.
- Attestation must be completed in conjunction with the online written exams in order to receive full certification.
- Exams can be written at your convenience, but must be completed within 5 years from the date of registration.
More information on attestation process
3. If a re-test is required, please complete the retake application form.
6. Once a candidate has passed all required sections of the selected designation, pass documents will be emailed directly.
*Physical copies can be requested for an additional fee.
7. Recertification is required every two years from the date a candidate earned their certification. Continuing education units (CEUs) and payment is to be submitted to certification@cnla-acpp.ca
*Note: A candidates recertification date will be updated automatically, when a new certification is obtained.
How to Access
To get started, contact the Professional Development department at CNLA
Catie Cane, Member Services Coordinator
888-446-3499
certification@cnla-acpp.ca
https://cnlagetcertified.ca/