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Arizona Certified Landscape Professional

ACLP

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional

The Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP) is a comprehensive certification program that is designed to elevate the expertise of landscape professionals in Arizona. This certification helps professionals gain the knowledge they need to remain at the forefront of their industry.

Register for ACLP

Arizona Certified Landscape
Professional Benefits

Increased Knowledge

ACLP teaches the foundational concepts, techniques, and best practices of landscaping in the Arizona. ACLPs will stand a step above other landscape professionals because they carry their certification as a badge of expertise and integrity of the services they provide to their clients.

ALCA has set the standard for landscaping best practices through its ACLP Training Program and is well-respected in the industry. Adding the ACLP to your toolkit opens you up to career advancement and shows your commitment to continuing education and offering exceptional service.

Clients and employers view ACLPs as highly skilled and valuable. The ACLP distinction enhances your reputation within the industry, opens you up to career advancements, and business growth, and improves the public’s perception of the landscaping industry as a whole.

Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association is a highly respected and accredited association that has set the standard for landscaping best practices. ACLP is recognized statewide as a distinction of commitment to landscaping best practices.

Steps to
Certification

Cost:
$90/Member per class
$180/Non-Member per class

Registrations within 72 hours have additional fee.
Refunds are not permitted. Substitutions are allowed at anytime. 

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Step 1:
Complete the 10 mandatory trainings:

  • Annuals & Perennials
  • Irrigation
  • Pesticides & Calibration (3.75 ISA CEUs, 4 PMD CEUs)
  • Plant Identification (3.75 ISA CEUs)
  • Plant Problems (3.75 ISA CEUs, 4 PMD CEUs)
  • Safety & Tools (3.75 ISA CEUs)
  • Soils & Fertilizer (3.75 ISA CEUs)
  • Tree & Shrub Pruning (3.75 ISA CEUs)
  • Planting and Tree Staking (3.75 ISA CEUs)
  • Turf Care & Installation

Step 2:
Pass their corresponding ACLP Exams with 80% or higher.

  • Retakes are available for $25.
  • You get 2 failed exam attempts before you must retake the exam.

Step 3:
Recertification is required every 2 years.

ACLP Resources

ACLP Annuals and Perennials
ACLP Irrigation
ACLP Pesticides and Calibration
ACLP Plant ID
ACLP Plant Problems
ACLP Safety and Tools
ACLP Soils and Fertilizer
ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning
ACLP Tree Planting and Staking
ACLP Turf Care and Installation

Recertification Process

Each class has a corresponding exam that must be passed with a 80% or higher for completion. Upon participation in the 10 classes and passing their corresponding exams, students become AZ Certified Landscape Professionals. Re-certification every 2 years is required by passing a re-certification exam with 80% or higher. ALCA encourages continuing education through our other programs and offerings.

Renew Certification

Contact Frances@ALCA.org with any questions.

Registration:

ACLP Annuals and Perennials On Demand
ACLP Irrigation On Demand
ACLP Pesticides and Calibration On Demand
ACLP Plant Identification On Demand
ACLP Plant Problems On Demand
ACLP Safety and Tools On Demand
ACLP Soils and Fertilizer On Demand
ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning On Demand
ACLP Tree Planting and Staking On Demand
ACLP Turf Care and Installation On Demand

On Demand Process

ACLP On Demand gives you the freedom and flexibility to get your ALCA Certified Landscape Professional on your own time. Upon purchasing, you will receive access to all class materials, class video, and the corresponding exam. You have 2 weeks to access all class resources and take the exam.

Cost:
$110/Member
$220/Non-Member

Contact Frances@ALCA.org with any questions.

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