Landscape Certificate programs available at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education

1. Rutgers Landscaping Certificates
STAND ABOVE YOUR FIELD!

2. The Landscape Management Certificate
The Public Grounds Management Certificate
Landscape Management II Certificate
Natural Turf and Landscape Management Certificate
Golf Turf and Grounds Management

3. Improve your skills and
earn a credential that
advertises your expertise!

4. Landscape Management Certificate
Learn the core skills that true landscape enthusiasts should
master.
Introduction to Plant Identification (Nov 8 and 9)
Soil and Plant Relationships (Dec 3 and 10)
Basics of Turfgrass Management (Dec 13)
Water Management and Drainage (Dec 18)
Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants
(Jan 8)
Integrated Pest Management (Jan 15)
Growing Ornamental Plants (Jan 28)
Pest Management of Landscape Turf (Jan 31)
Introduction to Pruning Techniques (March 4)

5. Public Grounds Management Certificate
Learn management, construction, and maintenance skills vital
to a successful career in public grounds.
Introduction to Plant Identification (Nov 8 and 9)
Hazardous Tree Identification (Nov 27 or Feb 28)
Soil and Plant Relationships (Dec 3 and 10)
Basics of Turfgrass Management (Dec 13)
Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants (Jan 8)
Integrated Pest Management (Jan 15)
Pest Management of Landscape Turf (Jan 31)
Park Management and Liability Issues (Feb 26)
Athletic Field Construction and Maintenance (Feb 21 and 22)
Introduction to Pruning Techniques (Mar 4)

6. Landscape Management II Certificate
Learn skills to create a more profitable portfolio.
Introduction to Plant Identification (Nov 8 and 9)
Landscape Plants: Identification, Selection, and Application
(Jan 4 – Mar 15)
Landscape Design I: The Basics (Jan 25 – Mar 15)
Landscape Lighting (Jan 9 and 10)
Sustainable Landscape Design (Feb 25)
Concrete Pavers (Feb 4)
Beds and Borders (Feb 5 and 6)
Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits and More (Feb 13)
Designing and Installing Retaining Walls (Feb 11)
Choice of:
Common Sense Business and Pricing Strategies (Jan 7)
The 6 Key Elements of Success for Landscape Contractors (Feb 14)

7. Natural Turf and Landscape Management
Certificate
Help supply a greener option!
Integrated Pest Management (Jan 15, 16, and 17)
Organic Turfgrass Management (Jan 29)
Reducing Pesticide Inputs and Exploring Organic
Options for Sports Turf (Feb 12)

8. For more info:
Ask for a copy of our catalog!
Visit http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/programs/landscape.html
Call Joe Canzano at (732) 932-9271 ext. 624