|
 Take
the
next
step.
Become
a
Certified
Professional
Horticulturist.
Let
the
world
know
you’re
qualified!
Step
to
the
top
of
your
profession
as
a
Certified
Professional
Horticulturist.
Whether
you’re
a
landscape
designer,
garden
supplier,
wholesaler,
retailer,
sales
person,
educator
or
writer,
the
CPH
program
benefits
your
career
by
combining
your
practical
experience
with
a
solid
understanding
of
horticultural
principles.
This
WSNLA-sponsored
program
improves
the
skills
and
knowledge
of
nursery
and
landscape
professionals,
acknowledges
their
mastery
and
promotes
their
proficiency
to
the
public
and
the
industry.
As
a
CPH,
you’ll
grow
in
your
profession
and
be
recognized
for
your
achievement.
The
gardening
public
and
the
industry
need
your
CPH
expertise.
And
you’ll
be
well
qualified
to
share
it.
CPH
means
horticultural
mastery.
You
know
your
business
and
continue
to
learn.
CPH
status
signifies
a
professional
level
of
education
and
experience
in
horticulture,
plus
a
commitment
to
refresh
your
knowledge
and
keep
current
through
ongoing
training.
CPH
means
credibility.
You
provide
expert,
informed
service.
Gardeners
consult
you
as
an
authoritative
resource.
The
public
wants
credible,
quality
advice
on
all
aspects
of
gardening
and
landscaping,
and
CPH
certification
assures
them
of
your
knowledge
and
expertise.
CPH
means
professionalism.
You
bring
value
to
the
industry.
Employers
hire,
promote
and
value
the
quality
of
CPH
employees
for
their
broad
understanding
of
horticulture.
Your
certification
makes
you
more
marketable,
confers
respect,
offers
opportunity,
and
raises
standards
throughout
the
industry.
CPH
means
excellence.
CPH
identifies
you
with
the
industry
mark
of
distinction.
Your
CPH
status
is
acknowledged
with
a
logo
badge,
on-site
signage
at
retail
locations,
and
listing
on
the
WSNLA
website.
The
CPH
program
is
widely
promoted
through
trade
shows
and
public
events,
press
releases
and
media
coverage,
and
in
WSNLA’s
monthly
magazine
and
other
publications.
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Note: |
The
Certified
Professional
Horticulturist
(CPH)
program
educates
and
recognizes
Washington
horticultural
professionals
with
industry
certification
by
the
Washington
State
Nursery
and
Landscape
Association
(WSNLA).
Certification
depends
upon
agreement
to
abide
by
rules
and
regulations
governing
Washington
Certified
Professional
Horticulturalists. |
How
to
become
a
CPH
and
maintain
your
certification.
The
Certified
Professional
Horticulturist
program
is
designed
for
mastery
of
basic
horticulture
and
continuing
education
to
build
on
your
knowledge
and
skills.
As
a
CPH,
you’ll
join
an
outstanding
group
of
peers
who’ve
chosen
to
enhance
their
stature
and
attain
this
high
level
of
professional
excellence.
Simply
follow
these
five
steps:
Step
1:
Study
the
material
Sustainable
Gardening
is
the
primary
horticultural
text
covering
basics
like
botany,
plant
propagation,
entomology
and
more.
It
is
purchased
through
WSU
corporate
extension.
WSNLA
provides
a
supplementary
packet
covering
basic
homescaping,
plant
naming
and
identification.
Click
here
for
details
about
study
materials.
Step
2:
Pass
the
test
A
written
exam
tests
your
skills
and
knowledge
as
a
horticultural
professional,
based
on
study
materials
and
practical
applications.
The
test
is
administered
twice
yearly
by
the
WSNLA,
in
March
and
October.
Step
3:
Demonstrate
work
experience
You
must
have
the
equivalent
of
one
year
of
work
experience
(2000
hours)
with
a
licensed
nursery,
landscape
contractor
or
WSNLA-approved
business
or
institution.
Step
4:
Fill
our
the
paperwork
After
passing
the
exam,
file
for
certification
and
provide
work
experience
statements
from
your
employer.
Students
are
allowed
two
years
to
obtain
necessary
work
experience
and
receive
a
Letter
of
Qualification
until
they
qualify
for
full
CPH
certification.
Congratulations,
you
are
now
a
CPH!
Step
5:
Maintain
your
CPH
certification
As
a
CPH,
you’ll
keep
learning
to
maintain
your
credential
and
your
skills.
There
is
an
annual
renewal
fee
due
each
year.
Every
three
years,
your
certification
is
renewed
upon
completion
of
15
Continuing
Education
Credits.
It’s
easy:
every
hour
spent
equals
one
credit.
Fifteen
hours
in
three
years
is
all
it
takes.
WSNLA
produces
a
variety
of
qualifying
seminars
each
year.
Credit
is
also
given
for
seminars
from
relevant
professional
organizations
or
accredited
institutions
and
teaching
horticulture.
You’ll
receive
complete
information
about
maintaining
certification
when
you
enter
the
program.
Click
here
to
get
started
or
contact
Vickie
Wilson,
WSNLA
Education
Director,
at
800.672.7711
or
vickie@wsnla.org.
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