Career Details

Associate Professional Horticulturist

Description

The ASHS Associate Professional Horticulturist (APH) is for individuals who have not yet completed the minimum work experience required to be eligible for full certification.

Certifying Organization

American Society for Horticultural Science

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional Horticulturist

Certifying Organization

American Society for Horticultural Science

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician

Certifying Organization

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist

Certifying Organization

International Society of Arboriculture

Type

C - Specialty

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