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Certification exams

​What to Expect on the TNLA Certification Exams?

Certification Exams are developed with both industry and academic input. Even though you may have field experience, your knowledge may not completely match the vocabulary or techniques tested on the exam. It is strongly recommended that you order the study manual for the Certification you are interested in obtaining. Each Certification exam is unique and one manual does not prepare you for all Certification exams. 

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Texas Certified Landscape Associate (TCLA) Exam Information 
For professionals who install or maintain landscape projects and desire to have a higher caliber skills and knowledge. Requires 8 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain.​ Student is required to take three sections for this exam. The first section is the General section and covers 100 questions out of the TCLA Manual. The second section is the Plant ID section and covers plants found in the Best of Texas Landscape Guide. The third section is the Plant Characteristics which covers the exposure, form, foliage type and adaptability of plants selected out of the Best of Texas Landscape Guide.
                 Timing:
                  General Section: 
100 questions, 120 minutes, must pass with a minimum of 70% score
                  Plant ID Section: 50 questions, 60 minutes, must pass with a minimum of 70% score
                  Plant Characteristics Section: 48 plants, 60 minutes, must pass with a minimum of 70% score

Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) Specifics 
For individuals in the nursery/landscape industry that possess a high degree of knowledge and skill in horticulture. Becoming a TCNP, you add credibility and prestige and increases your value as an employee. Requires 8 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain.​Student is required to take seven sections for this exam. Sections 1-4 come from the TCNP manual. Sections 5-7 come from the Best of Texas Landscape Guide. 
                  Timing:
                   Culture Part 1 (ID): 
35 questions, 45 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                   Culture Part 2 (Multiple Choice) 100 questions, 120 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                   Merchandising: 30 questions, 45 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                   Landscape Design Part  1 (Multiple Choice): 50 questions, 60 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                  Landscape Design Part 2 (Layout/Matching): 38 questions, 45 minutes, minimum of 70% score 

                   Plant ID Section: (Layout/Matching): 50 questions, 60 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                   Plant Characteristics Section: 48 questions, 60 minutes, minimum of 70% score
   
​Texas Certified Water Smart Professional (TCWSP) Specifics 
This Certification is for those who want to become more proficient in ways to responsibly conserve water in landscape design and installation. Requires 8 hours of water related CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain.​ Student is required to take one section where information comes out of the TCWSP Manual ONLY! Please note, this certification does not prepare you to take the irrigation licensure exam.
                  Timing:
                  General Section: 100 questions, 120 minutes, minimum of 70% score

Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCLP) Specifics
For individuals in the nursery/landscape industry cultivating a high degree of knowledge and skill in horticulture and landscape development. ​Requires 16 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain. Student is required to take three sections for this exam. The first section is the General section and covers 200 questions out of the TCLP Manual. The second section is the Plant ID section and covers plants found in the Best of Texas Landscape Guide. The third section is the Plant Characteristics which covers the exposure, form, foliage type and adaptability of plants selected out of the Best of Texas Landscape Guide.
                  Timing:
                   General Section: 
200 questions, 130 minutes, minimum of 75% score
                   Plant ID Section: 50 questions, 60 minutes, minimum of 70% score
                   Plant Characteristics Section: 48 plants, 60 minutes, minimum of 70% score
        
Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP) Specifics 
This Certification is designed for nursery professionals who have already earned their TCNP credentials. It shows a true passion and dedication to maintaining the highest level of professional knowledge. Requires 16 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain. Student must have current TCNP or higher accreditation. Student is required to take one section that is covered in the study video found at TNLAonline.org.
                  Timing:
                  General Section: 100 questions, 120 minutes, minimum of 70% score
               
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