Testing
Computer Testing Centers Certification Test Dates
PLANET is pleased to announce the Landscape Industry Certified Manager (formerly CLP); Landscape Industry Certified Interior Technician (formerly CLTI); Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician (formerly COLP); Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician-National (New exam); and Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician (formerly CTP-CSL) certification exams are now available through computer-based testing centers.
With offices located throughout the United States, PSI testing centers offers you the convenience of scheduling your exam near your work or home. You have the flexibility to schedule your exam on the day and time that best meets your busy schedule.
To register for a certification exam in a testing center:
- Submit the exam registration form to the PLANET office. PLANET will process the registration and will send the candidate an electronic authorization letter, containing a unique authorization number.
To download the application, please access the desired link below:
Landscape Industry Certified Manager (formerly CLP) Landscape Industry Certified Interior Technician (formerly CLTI) Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician (formerly COLP) Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician-National (New exam) Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician (formerly CTP-CSL) - Visit the PSI Web site to locate a testing center in your area.
- Contact the PSI Central Registration office to schedule the location, date, and time of your exam. You will be asked for your unique Authorization Number, from PLANET, to confirm your testing eligibility and schedule the exam.
- On the date of the exam, arrive at the pre-selected testing center and present the PLANET authorization letter, the PSI exam confirmation, and a valid photo ID at the PSI Test Center.
After completing the certification examination, PSI will transmit the results back to the PLANET office for additional processing. PLANET will send official results within 30 days.
For more information, please contact the PLANET certification department by calling (800) 395-2522.
Certification Test Dates
Completed application forms due 30 days prior to the written exam dates. If less than 30 days, please call PLANET for availability. (800) 395-2522
Landscape Industry Certified (formerly CLP, CLT-I, COLP, and CTP-CSL) Test Dates*
*Landscape Industry Certified Exam registration with PLANET is required. No walk-up registrations allowed.
| DATE | LOCATION | EVENT |
| February 24, 2012 Time: TBA |
Pittsburg, PA | PLANET |
| February 25, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. |
Provo, Utah | PLANET |
| March 5, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. |
Novi, MI | PLANET |
| March 9, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Kansas City, MO | PLANET |
| March 22, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS |
PLANET Student Career Days |
| June 1, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. |
Oak Brook, IL | PLANET |
| June 15, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Kansas City, MO | PLANET |
| August 2, 2012 Time: TBA |
Philadelphia, PA | PANTS Show |
| August 17, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. |
Olathe, KS | PLANET |
| August 24, 2012 Time: TBA |
Reading, PA | PLANET |
| October 19, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. |
Oak Brook, IL | PLANET |
Landscape Industry Certified Exterior (formerly CLT-E) Test Dates**
** preregistration is required with the association noted below
| DATE | LOCATION | FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| February 23, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Cincinnati, OH | Ohio Landscape Association Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association |
| February 23, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Wooster, OH | Ohio Landscape Association Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association |
| February 24-25, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam TBA |
Pittsburg, PA | Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association |
| February 29, 2012 Written Exam Time: 9:30 a.m. |
Secaucus, NJ | New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association |
| March 2, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Kansas City, MO | MAGIC Council |
| March 22, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Manhattan, KS | MAGIC Council |
| March 22, 2012 Written Exam 1:00 p.m. |
Toronto, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |
| March 27-28, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Olds, Alberta CANADA |
Landscape Alberta |
| March 30, 2012 Written Exam 2:00 p.m. |
San Diego, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| March 31, 2012 Hands-On Exam |
San Diego, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| April 20-21, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Truro, NS CANADA |
Landscape Nova Scotia |
| May 30, 2012 Written Exam |
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Vail |
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado |
| June 1, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Kansas City, MO | MAGIC Council |
| June 2, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
San Diego, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| June 7, 2012 Written Exam Time: 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. |
Derwood, MD | Landscape Contractors Association of MD/DC/VA |
| June 8, 2012 Written Exam 4:30 p.m. |
Reno, NV | Nevada Landscape Association |
| June 9, 2012 Hands-On Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Reno, NV | Nevada Landscape Association |
| June 15, 2012 Written Exam 8:00 a.m. |
Oak Brook, IL | Illinois Landscape Contactors Association |
| June 16, 2012 Hands-On Exam |
Aurora, CO | Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado |
| July 13-14, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Langley, BC CANADA |
British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association |
| July 20, 2012 Written Exam 1:00 p.m. |
Menlo Park, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| July 21, 2012 Hands-On Exam 6:45 a.m. |
Joliet, IL | Illinois Landscape Contactors Association |
| July 25, 2012 Written Exam 2:30 p.m. |
Wooster, OH | Ohio Landscape Association Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association |
| July 26, 2012* (Rain Date: July 27, 2012) Hands-On Exam |
Wooster, OH | Ohio Landscape Association Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association |
| July 26-27, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: 1:00 p.m. |
Milton, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |
| July 27, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Clackamas, OR | Oregon Landscape Contractors Association |
| July 28, 2012 Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Derwood, MD | Landscape Contractors Association of MD/DC/VA |
| August 2, 2012 Written Exam Time: TBA |
Philadelphia, PA | PANTS Show |
| August 8, 2012 Written Exam |
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Vail |
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado |
| August 17, 2012 Written Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Olathe, KS | MAGIC Council |
| August 18, 2012 Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Olathe, KS | MAGIC Council |
| August 24-25, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Reading, PA | Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association |
| August 25, 2012 Hands-On Exam |
Aurora, CO | Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado |
| September 8, 2012 Written Exam Time: TBA |
Belleville, MI | Michigan Green Industry Association |
| September 15, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam |
Appleton, WI | Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association |
| September 22, 2012 Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Belleville, MI | Michigan Green Industry Association |
| September 26-27, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: 1:00 p.m. |
Ottawa, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |
| October 4, 2012 Written Retake Exam 9:00 a.m. |
Wooster, OH | Ohio Landscape Association Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association |
| October 5, 2012 Written Exam 2:00 p.m. |
Petaluma, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| October 6, 2012 Hands-On Exam |
Petaluma, CA | California Landscape Contractors Association |
| October 6, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: 7:00 a.m. |
Paramus, NJ | New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association |
| October 18, 2012 Written Exam Time: TBA |
Toronto, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |
| October 19, 2012 Written Exam 8:00 a.m. |
Oak Brook, IL | Illinois Landscape Contactors Association |
| October 19, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Langley, BC | British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association |
| October 25-26, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Milton, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |
| November 2-3, 2012 Written and Hands-On Exam Time: TBA |
Truro, NS CANADA |
Landscape Nova Scotia |
| November 10, 2012 Written Exam Time: 9:00 a.m. |
London, ON CANADA |
Landscape Ontario |













