Career Details

Certified Professional Horticulturist

Description

The ASHS Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) program recognizes qualified horticultural professionals for excellence in educational, scientific, and service activities with public and private agencies.

Certifying Organization

American Society for Horticultural Science

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Crop Advisor

Certifying Organization

American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Professional Agronomist

Certifying Organization

American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation)

Certifying Organization

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Type

C - Specialty

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