CERTIFICATION PREPARATION

Many of us have been working in the horticulture and landscape field for years with increased measures of success. Why would my colleagues, my employees, or I need further preparation for FNGLA certification?

FNGLA Certification is a standardized measurement of professional skills. Any standardized assessment will vary slightly from our own personal experiences. Success on standardized assessments depends on familiarity with the assessment tools. FNGLA calculates a 10% success rate (90% failure rate) among professionals who do not prepare and familiarize themselves with the FNGLA certification assessment tools through various training opportunities.

Training is available from many sources, including online courses through the Green Industries Institute at www.greenindustries.org, at FNGLA’s trade shows FNATS and TPIE and through other hands-on and classroom courses. Click here to see the list of training opportunities.

 STUDY GUIDES

FNGLA certification provides Florida's nursery and landscape industry personnel the opportunity to earn professional designations that distinguish themselves from others.

Through extensive written and practical exams, Florida's nursery and landscape professionals demonstrate proficiency in general horticultural knowledge, plant and pest identification, legal and regulatory issues and fertilizer and water use, in addition to landscape design, landscape installation and landscape management principles. FNGLA's certified professionals "Know What Grows!"

FNGLA certification requires specific study materials for exam preparation.

FCHP
FCHP applicants are required to purchase the FCHP Manual. This study guide prepares you for the exam an is required during the Open Book section of the certification exam.

Landscape Technician
FCLT applicants are required to purchase both the FCHP Manual above as well as the FNGLA Landscape Manual.

Landscape Contractor and Landscape Designer
FCLC and FCLD applicants are required to purchase the FCHP Manual above as well as the two Landscape Manual.

 ONLINE PREPARATION

FNGLA certification shortcourses are available online through the Green Industries Institute for Professional Development to prepare you to become professionally certified. Online courses are convenient and available anytime, 24 hours a day. They are designed to meet the needs of people who lead busy lives, allowing professionals to expand their knowledge, skills, and credentials from anywhere you have internet access.

Courses include 8-week online preparation shortcourses, such as an FCHP prep, Landscape Drawing and Plant Identification. Contact www.greenindustries.org for a complete listing of their certification preparation courses.