Certification Spotlight:

“For me personally, getting the Certified Lawn Care Technician National designation is self gratifying and gives me a sense of accomplishment. I believe that being certified is a way to distinguish yourself from other lawn care technicians in the industry. I'm continuously looking to better myself and I look forward to maintaining the CEUs as a way to stay current in my field. My employer, Chalet, supports and encourages continuous education and I am grateful to have had this opportunity.”
--Tony Kacinas, Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Chalet, North Chicago, Illinois

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The Vision Statement for PLANET's Certification program is:

"driven by market demand, every professional landscape firm aspires to have PLANET-certified employees on staff."

The International Certification Council (ICC) is the group that seeks to make that vision a reality by establishing certification programs, administering exams, and enforcing ethical compliance of all certification programs on behalf of PLANET.

Beginning in January 2010, PLANET's certification program assumed a new brand name — Landscape Industry Certified. The new brand name speaks clearly to consumers, is supported and used internationally, shows credibility and commitment to best practices, and leaves a lasting impression.

Stand out from your competitors and enhance your personal credentials — become Landscape Industry Certified through PLANET. Please take a tour for details on the new brand and how it impacts you.

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Certification Headlines

• PRO did a series on the Landscape Industry Certified Manager designation in 2011. The magazine is now focusing on the Technician certification. Check out “Certification Takes Center Stage” to kick off this 2012 series.
• Landscape and Irrigation highlighted PLANET certification in the fall of 2011 and again in January 2012 with “Tips on Leveraging Your Landscape Industry Certified Status.”
• Certification goes blogging in “New Year’s Certification Challenge – Promote and Maintain.”
• PLANET News featured certification on its cover: Landscape Industry Certified “I’m certifiable and so are you”

In Their Own Words...

"Certification is something that allows me to define and set the standard for what I want from employees. To be certified means unequivocally that we are safer, more knowledgeable, more efficient, and more productive. I can say with confidence that once they become certified, our employees are professionals who absolutely understand the proper management and care of property, execute quality work, and are dedicated to safe practices." — Shayne Newman, Landscape Industry Certified Manager & Technician, YardApes, New Milford, Connecticut