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PA Certified Horticulturist (PCH) Program

The green industry is rapidly evolving, driven by innovation, sustainability, and shifting regulations. Today’s horticulture and landscaping professionals are expected to lead with knowledge, integrity, and adaptability.

PLNA's Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH) certification is designed to help horticulture and landscaping professionals meet and exceed those expectations.

The PCH certification is more than a credential. It's a commitment to excellence.

Those who achieve PCH certification or employ PCH professionals demonstrate an elevated commitment to horticulture excellence and leadership in Pennsylvania and the region.

Get PCH Certified

Take these steps to earn and maintain your PCH certification:

1. Apply Online and Pay Application Fee

2. Study the PCH Manual, Third Edition

3. Take the PCH Exam (Updated Exam Coming Soon!)

4. Earn and Report Continuing Education Credits

PCH Application, Exam & Recertification Fees

Application* (One Time)

  • PLNA Member: $75.00
  • Non-Member: $125.00

Retest*

  • PLNA Member: $25.00
  • Non-Member: $35.00

Recertification (Every 2 Years)

  • PLNA Member: $70.00
  • Non-Member: $200

*The application fee covers the first exam and one retest. The PCH manual must be purchased separately.

Eligibility

It is recommended that individuals meet one of the following criteria to take the exam:

  • Two years of employment in the landscape or nursery industry during the previous four-year period; or
  • Two years (60 credits) of classroom study in a recognized horticulture curriculum completed within the past four years; or
  • A combination of one year (30 credits) of horticulture education and one year of employment in the landscape or nursery industry, for a total of two years, within the last four years.

Reciprocity

PLNA offers reciprocity with many other landscape and nursery association (horticulturists or nursery and landscape) certifications.

Additional Details and Resources

 

Questions? Contact PLNA at PLNA@PLNA.com or 717-238-1673.

The Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association (PLNA) is the leading trade association representing Pennsylvania's $6.8 billion green industry. Its member landscape contractors, retail garden centers, wholesale nurseries and greenhouses produce outdoor living environments that improve economic value, air quality, water quality and human health.