Green Industry Professional Development Courses
Improve the quality of your landscape workforce with Penn State Extension’s suite of online courses. Developed with the support of the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association, these courses were designed specifically for long-term employees, managers and crew leaders for professional development, but also include training for entry-level employees to support businesses onboarding new crew members. Training is offered in the areas of plant identification, pruning trees and shrubs, plant biology and taxonomy, pest and disease management as well as other topics. Get started today!
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Online Courses$19.00
Employee Landscape Training: Planting, Mulching, and Watering
Sections 2Length 1 hour, 30 minutesThis course helps landscape businesses train beginner and seasonal employees to inspect and handle nursery stock, dig, edge, mulch, water, and stake trees. Earn PCH credits. -
Online Courses$19.00
Employee Landscape Training: Symptoms and Signs of Plant Health Problems
Sections 4Length 2 hoursThis course helps businesses train employees to recognize symptoms and signs of stress in plants, including damage and diseases. Earn 4 Category 6, 18, 23, or Private Category credits. Earn PCH credits. -
Online Courses$19.00
Employee Landscape Training: Introduction to Soils
Sections 3Length 2 hoursThis course helps landscape businesses train beginner and seasonal employees to identify soil properties, fertilize and amend soils, and grade, level, and fill. Earn PCH credits. -
Online Courses$39.00
Plant Health Diagnosis: Assessing Plant Diseases, Pests and Problems
Sections 4Length 2 hoursLearn a process for diagnosing plant health problems, including signs and symptoms of diseases, pests and insects, and environment or management issues. Earn 4 Category 6, 7, 18, 23, or Private Category credits and a certificate of completion.

