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This program is for those aspiring to be professional landscapers. Each year the ACLP program sponsors a series of optional educational programs and certification exams. The exam is comprised of tests, both written and practical, including:

Sod Laying & Turf ID | |
Planting & Staking | |
Water Management | |
Pruning | |
Safety Tools | |
Irrigation | |
Plant Identification | |
Plant Problem Diagnosis | |
Pesticides & Calibrations | |
Soils & Fertilizers | |
Annuals and Perennials |
The intent of the exam is to identify and certify those individuals who have basic landscape skills.
How does ACLP Work?
A candidate will be declared an Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP) when he/she receives at least a minimum score of 70% on each section of the examination. Retakes are permissible. Graduates will earn the right to use the ACLP designation after their name and to proudly display the ACLP certificate for customers and business associates to see.

What will I learn?
Each optional workshop session is designed for interaction and hands-on learning. By the end of the 12-month program, participants have accumulated a valuable resource of information of basic landscape skills. Studies include:
Equipment Operations & Maintenance Safety | |
Plant Identification | |
Safe Practices in Landscaping | |
Chemical Applicator Regulators | |
Reading Landscape Plans | |
Weed Identification & Control | |
Irrigation Installation & Troubleshooting | |
Soil & Water Management | |
Re-vegetation Management | |
| Plant Disease ID & Diagnosis | |
| Pest Problems & Management | |
| Xeriscape Principles & Practices | |
| Planting & Pruning Techniques | |
| Turf Management | |
| Plant Nutrition | |
| Annual & Perennials |
Why Become Certified?
The certification process increases knowledge and skills, earns greater respect, and enhances the public image of the industry. Just as importantly, certification paves the way for career advancement and added income. Successful ACLP candidates become Arizona Certified Landscape Professionals and proudly display the ACLP designation following their names as a symbol of integrity and competence. Let the Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program provide the nourishment you need to thrive in this growing profession. To see a list of ACLP certified individuals, click here
2008 Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Schedule
Workshop | Date |
Tree Pruning | January 9 |
Safety and Tools/Pesticides and Calibrations | February 13 |
Plant Problems | March 12 |
Bedding Plants/Color | April 9 |
Tree Planting | May 14 |
IrrigationDrip Irrigation Guide by AMWUA | June 11 |
Water Management | July 9 |
Plant Identification | August 13 |
| September 10 | |
Soils and Fertilizers | October 15 |
*All Dates Subject To Change
Spring Certification Exam April 19, 2008
Fall Certification Examination October 18, 2008
$75 for ALCA members, $125 for non-members
Site Locations:
Workshops: CAC - Central Arizona College – Coolidge
Exam: MAC – Maricopa Ag Center – Maricopa
$35/class for ALCA members, $65/class for non-members