Title: Identify continuing education, training, licensure, and certification in the landscaping industry.
Course: Landscaping I (18054-I) > Section: Gaining an Overview of the Landscaping Industry

Identification could include

- listing industry certification options and describing their importance
- exploring postsecondary education programs
- exploring employer training and professional growth options
- exploring Virginia Cooperative Extension services or workshops
- exploring professional landscaping organizations
- investigating professional conferences
- researching park and garden classes
- researching industry field days.

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Pesticide Exam
- VDACS Registered Technician
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Associate
- Virginia Certified Horticulturist

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can certifications advance career plans?
- Where in Virginia can one receive an associate or bachelor’s degree in horticulture?
- What opportunities are available through the local extension service?
- What other courses would benefit an individual in the landscaping industry?