Level 1 is a baseline credential in design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes, with emphasis on how to properly maintain stormwater best management practices.
Level 1 consists of a two- or three-day class, access to our online videos, webinar series, study materials, and a written exam. The course incorporates interactive classroom instruction on conservation landscaping topics (soils, native plants, habitat, natural communities, and invasive plant management) and stormwater best management practices (BMPs), with a field-based practicum. Level 1 also teaches visual inspection and verification of BMPs. The cost for Level 1 is $475.
Candidates seeking certification at this level must have at least one of the following qualifications:
1. Professional Work Experience in Landscaping or Related Field
2. A Degree or Certificate in Related Field of Study
3. A Professional Certification Which Requires Continuing Education to Maintain the Credential
