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Arkansas Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional

Register Online  OR    Click Here to View and print the registration form (.pdf file)

Are you ready to achieve a new level of professional growth and recognition for you and your business?

The Arkansas Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional (ACNLP) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and acknowledge industry professionals who demonstrate the skills essential for operations in  horticulture businesses. Founded in 1974, the ACNLP program stands as a mark of quality and was created to reflect what it takes to manage or work in a garden center , wholesale nursery or in a landscape maintenance or contract firm.

Getting the ACNLP isn't simply a one time thing, but an ongoing commitment to professional growth. Professionals holding the designation pledge to continually advance their knowledge and achieve higher levels of excellence in nursery and landscape management. ACNLPs must also actively advance, support and promote the Green Industry and the their profession as a whole.

Beginning in Fall 2008, the ACNLP Committee undertook a comprehensive review of the ACNLP Study Manual  to update the material in the study guide and also began the process of identifying new areas of knowledge that are essential for today's professionals to succeed in the Green Industry. Current Certified AGIA members who wish to be involved with this extensive review may contact the AGIA office.

The test of scheduled twice per year in January or February and in late August or September. 

Why Should You Become Certified?

• By earning the ACNLP, you are preparing yourself for continued success in your Green Industry career.
  
• ACNLPs are promoted to the consumer and recognized as individuals who maintain continuing education and who hold the highest standards.
  
• Professionals holding the ACNLP designation actively advance, support, and promote the nursery and landscape industry and the profession of nursery and landscape professionals through word and deed.

If you've made the commitment to make nursery and landscape your career, you should consider obtaining your ACNLP. You can start by reviewing the eligibility requirements and application. You'll enjoy these important benefits:

• Drives professional self-confidence: ACNLP short course and test takers report enhanced knowledge, confidence and increased professionalism. 
• Increased recognition: particularly among your board leaders, members, and those involved in hiring Green Industry professionals.

NEXT SHORT COURSE AND TEST DATE

Fall 2010
Review & Test-Fayetteville, AR

TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM

1. Purchase the study manual, read and underline

2. Learn the plants on the ID list
 View the plant list 
or purchase the CD

3. Register to attend the ACNLP  short course and Test
Register Online           View and print the registration form (.pdf file)
OR
call for an application 501-225-0029

TO QUALIFY FOR THE TEST

You must have industry experience of:  one year industry work experience
OR hold a degree in  horticulture or a related and approved field
OR hold a certificate from a related vocational or technical school.

Membership is recommended but not required.  Click Here to Join or call 501-225-0029 for a member application.

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