Get trained in industry best practices and prepare to take the Landscape Industry Certified Technician exams.
Study online to become Landscape Industry Certified
As the field of landscaping continues to advance, it's important that technicians can earn credentials to stand out as experts. Created in partnership between the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Colorado State University, this program covers material contained in the following NALP training manuals:
Irrigation Technicians Manual
Installation Technicians Manual
Maintenance Technicians Manual
Created for both entry-level and experienced landscape technicians, this three-course training series offers "how-to" resources for landscape installation, irrigation, and maintenance. This program also serves as the recommended preparation courses for the Landscape Industry Certified – Technician Exterior certification exam, and meets the educational requirements for the Landscape Management Apprenticeship Program.
Note: Become a member of NALP before you register to receive a 20% discount on course registration. If you are already a NALP member, sign-in here to receive your discount code.
Learn essential industry information
Featuring practice problems and visuals, courses in this training series offer industry-specific information related to effective planning, management, safety, conservation, and sustainability. Topics include:
Effective landscape planning
Surveying, grading, and drainage
Irrigation techniques and water management
Sod/turf installation
Seeding, tree planting, and pruning
Aquatic plant maintenance in water features
Safe operation of equipment
Effective communication
General safety protocols and first aid
Participants will receive step-by-step information on how to get work done right the first time, tips on how to troubleshoot problems in the field, and checklists for equipment operations and maintenance.
Earn digital badges to illustrate your knowledge
For each course you successfully complete, you earn a digital badge that can be displayed on your resume, social media profiles, and email signature. Complete all three courses to earn a Mastery Badge. Learn more about how digital badging works.
Please note these badges do not represent a landscape industry certification, but rather illustrate the knowledge that you have learned.
Learn on your schedule
This online training program is self-paced. You can complete modules and courses at the times that work best for you.