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Certified Landscape Technician

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Certification

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By earning the Landscape Industry Certified Technician credential you demonstrate your expertise in the field of exterior landscaping (installation, maintenance and irrigation). Win more bids, stand out from the crowd, and provide the best service to your clients with certified staff on the job.

Cost

Full Exam: $575| Retakes: $115 per section Full Exam: $1150 | Retakes: $115 per section Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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By earning the Landscape Industry Certified Technician credential you demonstrate your expertise in the field of exterior landscaping (installation, maintenance and irrigation). Win more bids, stand out from the crowd, and provide the best service to your clients with certified staff on the job. Certification Process Step 1. Enroll Step 2. Purchase Study Materials or Courses Step 3. Study at Your Own Pace Step 4. Take the Exam at Your Convenience Study for the Exam - Your Way There a few different ways to study for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician exam. Choose the method that is right for you. (Note - the publications listed below can be purchased through the bookstore or during the online enrollment process.)

Requirements

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply first aid procedures and safety practices to support safe working conditions in landscape operations
  • Read and interpret landscape plans to guide installation, layout, and site preparation activities
  • Select, plant, and establish landscape plants and turf in accordance with horticultural best practices
  • Operate and maintain landscape and turf equipment in compliance with safety and maintenance standards
  • Survey, grade, and manage site drainage to prepare ground conditions for landscape installation
  • Install hardscape features, specialty elements, and edging in compliance with design specifications
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
  • Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation37-3012.00
  • Tree Trimmers and Pruners37-3013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Litter collection and waste disposal routines — execute independently and consistently across multiple zones of a large commercial or institutional property.
  • Hand tools including pruning saws, axes, and loppers — select and use appropriately for the task at hand with reduced oversight during seasonal maintenance cycles.
  • Powered equipment such as chainsaws, sod cutters, and snow blowers — operate safely and efficiently across varied terrain with minimal direct supervision.
  • Irrigation hoses and portable sprinkler systems — adjust water pressure, coverage, and timing to match plant needs in different landscape zones.
  • Trees, shrubs, and hedges — prune and trim to maintain intended shape and promote healthy growth using shears and chain saws on established client sites.
  • Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides — mix and apply using hand or automatic sprayers at correct concentrations following label instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Lawn aeration, thatch removal, and weeding — perform as part of a recurring lawn care program to maintain turf health on residential or commercial grounds.
  • Sod, grass seed, and bedding plants — install according to a landscaping design plan with limited direction, ensuring correct spacing and soil preparation.
  • Work schedules and task checklists — manage personal daily workload across multiple properties, communicating progress and issues to a supervisor via email or verbal updates.
  • Client service interactions — respond courteously and professionally to property owner questions or requests encountered during routine grounds maintenance visits.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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