Elevate Your Landscaping Skills
Gain the necessary credentials and knowledge to advance your career as a Landscape Professional!
Whether you’re looking to become a certified landscape professional, become a certified irrigation technician, master sustainable landscape management, or improve the operations of your landscaping business, ALCA is your source for taking your career to another level.
Our education programs are for:
• Landscape Professionals
• Community Managers
• Parks & Recreation Departments
• Municipalities
• Residential Home Owners
• Commercial Property Owners
ALCA’s Industry-Leading Programs
The Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP) is an educational program for those aspiring to be professional landscapers. ALCA schedules a series of classes and exams that cover 10 essential topics designed for interaction and hands-on learning:
• Annuals and Perennials
• Irrigation
• Pesticides and Calibration
• Plant Identification
• Plant Problems
• Safety and Tools
• Soils and Fertilizer
• Tree and Shrub Pruning
• Tree Planting and Staking
• Turf Care and Installation
The ALCA Certified Irrigation Technician Program (ACIT) is a 3-Day training including hands-on activities focused on the optimization of water usage and the efficiency of existing irrigation systems. Having the ACIT credential is a distinction of your commitment to water conservation and efficient irrigation systems. The ACIT is valued by employers and clients who want to work with skilled irrigation professionals.
SLM® practices preserve our limited and valuable natural resources, reduce waste generation and pollution, and support the natural growth habit and longevity of plant material, while creating beautiful and economical landscapes.
The SLM® certification distinguishes you from other companies and serves as testament to your commitment to sustainability. SLM® provides a detailed education into the design, construction, maintenance, and enhancements of landscape plants, turf, irrigation systems, and long-term care.
ALCA Presents: Municipalities/State of the Drought Program
Informational webinar series to inform the landscaping industry of current drought conditions and AZ municipality’s current updates, resources, and rebates for commercial and residential properties.
PMD Pre Certified Applicator Training teaches the foundations of Right of Way, Ornamental and Turf, and Federal and State Laws and Regulations. This program is for landscape professionals preparing to take the Certified Applicator Exam or requiring CEUs to maintain their credential.
ALCA presents a hands-on 2-Wire Training that includes a detailed presentation of 2-Wire Principles, followed by hands-on manufacture demonstrations and ground fault/wire locating. Students receive a 2-Wire Training Certificate upon completion of class.
Continuing Education Webinars
ALCA’s Workshops and Webinars provide virtual and hands-on training opportunities for landscape professionals to stay current with their skills and meet the needs of current industry trends.
Unlock Your Potential With An ALCA Membership
If you are ready to take your landscaping operations to the next level, joining ALCA’s vibrant community is the right next step for you. We are dedicated to transforming careers and businesses in the landscaping industry. ALCA will help you unlock benefits, access training programs, and discover valuable networking opportunities.
Additionally, as a member, you contribute to our advocacy efforts, ensuring our industry’s voice is heard in crucial regulatory matters that empower growth and progress.