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Certification offers assurance of skills and knowledge. Look for these logos to identify individuals in a company that have proven their proficiency through an internationally recognized practical and/or written examination of their industry skills.

BCLNA logos identify individuals in a company that have proven their proficiency through an internationally recognized practical and/or written examination of their industry skills.

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A Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) is a business owner or top manager with a minimum of 5 years experience. They have proven they possess the knowledge and skills to operate a successful landscape company.

A Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) has a minimum of 7 years industry experience. In addition to passing written testing, they have had their design portfolio evaluated by peers for the highest level of excellence.

A Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) is an employee or business owner with several seasons experience, that has proven their proficiency in a variety of common green industry tasks through rigorous practical examination.

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