Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program

Indiana Accredited Horticulturists
Active Status click here to review their recertification date and current CEU status.
In-Active Status – you will not be included on the list above.  This means your certification has expired.  Please contact the INLA office at 800.443.7336 or email info@inla1.org)

  • If your certification has lapsed for less than two (2) years, you will not need to retest but must have seven (7) hours of continuing education within the last two (2) years. 
  • If you have attended INLA educational programs, we will have your information; however, you must list it on the ceu tracking/recertification form. 
  • If you have attended non-INLA educational programming we require proof of attendance/registration (see approved list below).
  • If your certification has lapsed for two (2) + years, you must retest.  A retest fee will apply.
  • If you have not received the new IAH CD rom, this will be provided to you at no additional charge.

Recertification – your recertification date is included on your most recent certificate.

  • If you are due to recertify, you must complete the IAH CEU Tracking/Recertification Form CLICK HERE
  • Mail the completed form with your payment of $25 (member) or $45 (non-member) to the INLA office by your recertification date.  This MUST include seven (7) hours of continuing education over a two year period. 
  • If you have attended INLA educational programs, we will have your information; however, you must list it on the ceu tracking/recertification form. 
  • If you have attended non-INLA educational programming we require proof of attendance/registration (see approved list below).
  • After you recertify you will receive a new/current certificate, logo patch and logo sheet to use for marketing purposes. 

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATE AND ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS YOU ATTEND IN A FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

 

Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Upcoming Review and Exam Opportunities

July 30 - INLA Summer Meeting, Fort Wayne
IAH Review and Exam will be offered - Details to follow

January 6-8, 2010 - Indiana Green Expo, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

Continuing Education - Approved Programs

Indiana Green Expo - January of each ear
INLA Summer Meeting - July / August of each year
INLA Magazine - each issue features a quiz - earn a .5 credit per issue

Taltree Arboretum & Gardens, Valparaiso
Northwestern Indiana Nursery & Landscape Assn. Annual Meeting
Indianapolis Landscape Association Annual Education Meeting
Chicago Botanic Garden
Purdue Extension Educational Seminars related to horticulture
Indiana Arborists Association
Tree Care Industry Association
Indiana Urban Forestry Council
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
ANLA Management Clinic
PLANET Educational Programs
Additional programs may be submitted for approval - contact dsheets@ina1.org

The Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association has developed the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program to provide a method of self study and accreditation for individuals in the nursery industry. The goal of this certification and accreditation program is to develop a knowledgeable, motivated, professional employee for the landscape nursery industry.

The program is implemented by purchasing a study CD ROM from the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association and successfully completing an examination. The study CD ROM consists of basic information on plant growth and development, plant maintenance and pest control. Additional information covering turf established and maintenance specifications, and indoor plants has been included.

After studying the CD ROM registered in his or her name, the individual will be eligible to take the examination to determine the level of mastery of the study of materials. A certificate and Indiana Accredited Horticulturist logo patch will be presented to those individuals who achieve a grade of 80% or more. An individual who passes the exam is recognized in the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Yearbook and the INDIANA NURSERY and LANDSCAPE NEWS as an Indiana Accredited Horticulturist.

An Indiana Master Horticulturist program has been developed to recognize the Accredited Horticulturist who wants to continue his or her professional development in the industry. This program involves the further study of the IAH CD ROM and passing an essay exam with a grade of 90%.

There are over 700 Indiana Accredited Horticulturists and over 125 Master Horticulturists. The success of the program and the upgrading of the personnel in the nursery industry are a direct result of the emphasis the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association has placed on education programs. You are encouraged to take advantage of this valued educational service of your association.

The cost of the program is $95.00 to members of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association. The $95.00 cost includes the CD ROM, test (one time), certificate, and one logo patch or pin for company uniforms.

Non-member rates are $145.00 per CD ROMs

There is a retest fee of $15.00 (member) and $25.00 (non-member) Prices are subject to change without notice.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
(CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN GREEN INDUSTRY)		 INLA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
Initial & Master Certification for Professionals includes CD-ROM manual and Initial and Master test $95 $145
Retest: Initial or Master $15 $25
Recertification: Certified Individual must submit (via CEU forms) 7 hours of Continuing Education Units per two year certification period OR must re-test. CEU programs must be pre-approved by IAH committee. Please note that CEU program costs will vary. $25 /2 year $45 / 2 year
Reinstatement fee following 2 year inactive status (MUST RETEST) Includes retesting fee $50 /2 year $50 /2 year
Replacement of lost CD-ROM $ 25 $ 35
Reciprocity/Transfer Fee: Contact INLA Office for further information $50 /2 year $60 /2 year
Transfer of registered CD-ROM, non-tested $10 $20
Training & Review Sessions - determined by program facilitator Program cost varies Program cost varies
Option: Subscription to magazine 50% discount $18 per year $18 /1 year $18 /1 year
  
 
NON-COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATION
(NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN GREEN INDUSTRY)
Note:Master designation not available for non-commercial individuals.
IAH Initial Certification Includes CD-ROM manual and test 
Student and FFA $50 $50
All other non-commercial individuals $95 $145
Option: Subscription to magazine 50% discount $18 per year $18 /1 year $18 /1 year
     
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 Certified Landscape Technician

The INLA recently purchased the license to certify Indiana’s green industry professionals in Hardscape/Softscape/Ornamental Maintenance/Turf Maintenance/Irrigation with written and field exams.  Written exams will be offered in January at the Indiana Green Expo and in August at the Summer Meeting.  The Field Exam will be offered in September 2009.  Click here to download a brochure for more information – if you are interested in participating, fill it out and fax to the INLA office or contact us at 317.889.2382 or info@inla1.org

Learn More about Indiana's CLT Program - Click Here

CLT Application - Click Here

PLANET Publications Order Form - Click Here

CLT Sponsorship Brochure - Click Here

Certified Landscape Technician

July 30 – INLA Summer Meeting, Fort Wayne
CLT Review and Written Exam will be offered – Details to follow

September 11, 2009 – Written Exam at Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette
September 12, 2009 – Field Exam at Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette

October 10, 2009 – Retake Field Exam at Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette
October 10, 2009 – Retake Written Exam at Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette

January 6-8, 2010 - Written Exam at Indiana Green Expo, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

Additional review and exam dates may be forthcoming.

Contact the INLA office to purchase/register for all study materials at 800.443.7336 or info@inla1.org