Thursday, August 16, 2007

Missouri Landscape Certification Changes


Attention all Missouri Certified Plant Pros:

The new name for the Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association's certification program is Missouri Certified Green Industry Stars.

The revised program will consist of 5 modules, 4 horticulture categories and one business category. Each will be able to stand alone or be combined for a total of 5 Stars.
The Star designation will define the category in which it was issued for example Missouri Certified Green Industry Annual Star or for the business category, Missouri Certified Green Industry Business Star.
The business "star" is earned by successfully completing PLANET’s Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) program. This designation allows Missouri to be one of the first states to offer a State certification recognized at the national level.
A full certification with all 5 modules would be a Missouri Certified Green Industry Five Star Professional. Testing for the Business Module of the certification is already in place and is offered at the Western through PLANET’s program.
Advanced Level Plant Pros are encouraged to attend upcoming Review Clinics to be scheduled soon!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

This is a great step in the right direction to give quality business a distinguishing level of professionalism to show they are committed to raising the quality standards in our industry. I have seen the modules for the PLANET Certified Landscape Professional exam and they should be look at as a investment that will educate and inspire the best business to continue to make our industry one of passion, ethics, and prosperity.