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Landscape Technician Certification

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Certification

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Our Landscape Technician Certification Program is tailored for industry technicians seeking to validate their knowledge and skills. This program requires a demonstrated understanding of industry practices, enabling certified individuals to stand out as leaders in their field. When your technicians earn a certificate, your company is showcasing its commitment to excellence and professionalism.

Cost

Exam Fee NALP Member: $575 Non-member: $1150Show moreShow less

Format

Online

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Detailed information about this program

The Landscape Industry Certified Technician certification is designed for experienced and knowledgeable technicians working in softscape or hardscape installation, maintenance and/or irrigation. 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. There are a variety of ways to study for the exam which is administered online through a secure, remote proctoring service.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply landscape installation,maintenance,and irrigation practices using industry‑recognized methods
  • Demonstrate safe tool,vehicle,and equipment operation in exterior landscaping environments
  • Perform specialty‑specific tasks in softscape,hardscape,turf,ornamental,or irrigation operations
  • Follow OSHA safety principles and jobsite procedures to reduce risk and ensure compliance
  • Apply foundational math,communication,and problem‑solving skills to complete landscape tasks accurately and efficiently
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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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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