Principles of Turfgrass Management Certificate Program

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Principles of Turfgrass Management will help you to become a safer and a more efficient professional -- whether you are new to the lawn care field or an "old timer." Your customers will notice improvements in service, and you will get more satisfaction out of your work.		Principles of Turfgrass Management is proudly presented by:
This course was originally designed and developed by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in association with the Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA), and continues to be recognized by the newly formed association, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) as a way to earn an important credential in the green industry. For almost 50 years, the Georgia Center has specialized in helping adults meet their educational needs. Working together, the Georgia Center and PLANET offer you a self-paced, self-study course that is accurate and easy to use. Successful completion of this course will lead you to being named a Certified Turfgrass Professional. Register Now Experience the following benefits ... * Study at home to master up-to-date turfgrass management practices and procedures that are standard in the green industry * Understand the principles of warm- and cool-season turfgrass establishment, growth, maintenance, and troubleshooting * Become a PLANET-approved Certified Turfgrass Professional (CTP) at your own pace * Increase customer confidence * Expand your knowledge and professional growth * Earn pesticide recertification credits in some states An easy-to-read, illustrated study guide leads you through the course and also provides timely information on special concerns like pesticide safety, integrated pest management, advertising, and customer relations. The study guide is also a great reference tool after you've completed the course. Upon completion you will receive ... * A certificate of completion, valid for five years, renewable by recertification. The certificate is presented by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and PLANET * A cloth patch and wallet-sized certificate card to advertise your CTP credentials * 12 University of Georgia Continuing Education Units (CEUs), equivalent to 120 hours of training Already achieved CTP status, and want to renew your certification? Click on the CTP Recertification button the menu to the left for more information! The Department of Certificate Programs University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 Lumpkin Street Suite 196 Athens Georgia 30602-3603 USA +1-706-542-6692