This is the first post in a series in which we will explore the world of professional credentials and designations, highlight disciplines related to gardening with certification or licensing programs, and outline potential services professionals from each of those disciplines can provide to gardeners.
Professional designations are designed to help clients identify experts within specific disciplines. In upcoming posts I will highlight professional designations relevant to various aspects of gardening. Professional certifications, licensures, and credentials related to gardening include:
- Board Certified Entomologist (BSE)
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg)
- Certified Horticulturalist (CH)
- Certified Professional Forester (CPF)
- Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS)
- Professional Landscape Architect (PLA)
- Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA)
Before I highlight each of those professions and credentials in future posts, I want to first provide context and explain the purpose of professional certification and licensing.… Continue reading this article “Professional Credentials and Gardening Expertise”