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About TNLA Certifications
Benefits
CEU Information
What are TNLA Certifications
all about?
TNLA certifications provide Texas consumers a means of creating,
identifying, and promoting professionalism in the nursery
and landscape industry. Established in 1976 by the Texas Nursery
& Landscape Association, TNLA certifications are not related
to any state-authorized program.
Benefits
Certification is of benefit to the Green
Industry, to Green Industry businesses,
and to Green Industry business employees
Green Industry Benefits
- Allows the industry to regulate itself in the absence
of state licenses
- Educates the public and consumers about nursery and landscape
services
- Increases professionalism and credibility
Businesses
- Creates a competitive advantage that sets companies apart
from the competition
- Educates staff and assures customers they are working
with knowledgeable professionals
- Enables companies to have a marketing tool to generate
new business and maintain current customers
Individuals
- Enhances an employee's value and self-esteem
- Increases an individual's job prospects within the industry
- Communicates to the consumer they are receiving reliable
information and strengthens customer relations
Landscape contractor supervisors, owners, and managers qualify
for this self-study course followed by an exam. The exam covers
20 topics including management, landscape and irrigation design,
resource efficiency, building materials, botany, turf, and
pruning.
Retail nursery employees, managers and owners qualify for
this self study course consisting of 4 parts: Plant Culture,
Plant Identification, merchandising, and Landscape Design.
Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP)
The TMCNP program is currently undergoing revision. Please
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Continuing Education Opportunities
Already Certified?
Nearly any educational event can be qualify for CEU points required
to maintain your certification. Below is a short list of TNLA
events. View the TNLA
online calendar for most current listings.
If you attend an event that is not pre-approved, download and complete
a CEU Reporting Form
to document your participation and fax it to the TNLA office 512.280.3012.
Want to offer TNLA CEUs at your next event?
TNLA is happy to award CEU credits to certified professionals that
attend your educational event. Email the following information to
jennifer@tnlaonline.org
- Agenda/Announcement (include Event Name, Date,
Time, Location, and Class Topics)
- Contact Person's name, email address and telephone number
See below for a partial listing of current pre-approved CEU opportunities
2008 San Antonio Course Schedule
TNLA Quarterly Quiz
Each quarter, TNLA produces an article and a quiz. Those holding
TCNP, TCLP, TMCNP certifications can complete the quiz and return
it to TNLA to earn one CEU credit. This article and quiz also appear
in TNLA Green magazine.
* You will need Adobe Acrobat to download these files. If you
do not have Acrobat you may obtain a free copy from the Adobe
web site.
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