BECOME A TNLA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

By becoming a Certified Professional you join more than 800 professionals who pride themselves on maintaining the highest standards in the Green Industry. You will be recognized by your peers as a knowledgeable, dedicated professional with a long-term commitment to raising the bar. 

Certifications are valid for two years and must be maintained by earning continuing education units (CEU). Each Certification has unique requirements that must be achieved to earn, maintain and renew the Certification.

Gain a professional edge with a TNLA Certification behind your name:

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Texas Certified Landscape Associate (TCLA) - For professionals who install or maintain landscape projects and have high caliber skills and knowledge. Requires 8 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain.
Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) - For individuals in the nursery/landscape industry that possess a high degree of know ledge and skill in horticulture. Becoming a TCNP establishes you as a professional, adds 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.
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​Texas Certified Water Smart Professional (TCWSP) - This Certification is for those who want to become more proficient in ways to responsibly conserve water in landscape design and installation. Requires 4 hours of water related CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain.
Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCLP) - 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.
Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional
Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP) - 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.

CEU Opportunities:

• Nursery/Landscape EXPO (2 CEUs)
• Education sessions at EXPO (1 CEU per hour of instruction)
• Attending TNLA Region meetings (1 CEU)
• Participating in TNLA Academics webinars (1 CEU)
• CEU Quizzes in GREEN Magazine (1 CEU)

To submit your CEUs for credit, please send the CEU form to certification@tnlaonline.org.

​Planning an educational event?
Many educational events can qualify for TNLA CEU points. TNLA awards CEUs to Certified Professionals that attend your educational event.

​To pre-qualify your event, email the following information to certification@tnlaonline.org.
  • Agenda/Announcement (include event name, date, time, location, and class topics)
  • Contact person's name, email address and telephone number

Certification Reinstatement

​If your Certification has lapsed and you would like to have it reinstated, please submit a Reinstatement form to certification@tnlaonline.org.