Questions and Answers about Becoming a NH Certified Landscape Professional

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BECOMING CERTIFIED?

• Education in many areas of landscaping including plant identification, current methods and ideas, policies and professionalism.
• A better professional image in the eyes of the customer through the use of the NHLA Certified Landscape Professional logo.
• Separate listings of Certified Professionals in the NHLA directory, the website and flyers.
• A professional advantage on bid work
• Personal growth

HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFIED?

Step 1: You need to take an exam, which is based on the NHLA Certification Manual.

The next exam will be held on March 3, 2012.

Step 2: Download and Complete the Application and Code of Ethics.
Step 3: Mail your Application, Code of Ethics and exam fee ($75 for NHLA members; $100 non-members; the fee for the Plant ID portion only is $40) to:

Paula Kovecses
NHLA Certification Coordinator
PO Box 593
Weare, NH 03281

If you have questions, please contact Paula Kovecses at 603-491-9929 or 603-491-9929, pakovecses@wigthewayitgrows.com

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE EXAM?
All the exam questions come directly from the manual so a comprehensive study of the manual is highly recommended. There will be evening review sessions before the exam is held. Please contact Paula Kovecses or check out our website for a review session schedule and registration.

WHERE DO I PURCHASE A MANUAL?
Manuals can be purchased by sending a check for $75.00 made payable to NHLA to: Paula Kovecses, PO Box 593, Weare, NH 03281

HOW OFTEN DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATION?
Certification is renewed once each year in March. In order to renew, you need to complete 5 maintenance credits during the year, complete the renewal form and mail it along with a check for $20.00 made out to NHLA. An explanation of how maintenance credits are obtained is in the manual. Download necessary forms below:
Maintenance Criteria Form
Certificate of Attendance

MARCH EXAM SCHEDULE:

9:00 - 9:15	Registration	Putnam 5
9:15 - 10:15	Identification Exam	Greenhouse 116A
10:15 - 10:30	Break	Putnam 5
10:30 - 12:00	Written Exam	Putnam 5
12:00 - 1:00	Exams Corrected	Putnam 5
1:00 PM	Results given out	Putnam 5