Program Overview
The Georgia Certified Plant Professional certification validates expertise in plant identification and horticultural knowledge. The certification consists of two comprehensive examinations designed to test both theoretical knowledge and practical plant identification skills.
Certification Requirements
Written Exam (90 minutes)
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- Passing score: 70 correct answers
- Based on provided study manual content
Plant Identification Exam (90 minutes)
- 100 plant specimens for identification
- Passing score: 70 correct identifications
- All possible specimens listed in study manual
Note: Personal check payments require 10 business days for processing before study materials are shipped. For faster processing, please use our secure online payment system.
Certification Process
1) Register
Registration package includes:
- Comprehensive printed study manual
- Access to online study resources
- Testing fees for both exam components
- One complete testing session
2) Prepare for Success
- Review study manual thoroughly
- Access online study materials
- Practice plant identification skills
- Familiarize yourself with test format
3) Complete Examinations
- Both components must be passed within one year
- Partial passes are retained for one year
- Retest fee applies
Testing Information
What to Bring
- Clipboard
- Two #2 pencils
- Arrive 30 minutes before exam start
Results
- Scores emailed within 10 working days
- Employer notification available upon request
Contact Information
Program Contact
Kimberly Allen
Administrative Associate
Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture (GCUA)
1109 Experiment Street
Urban Agriculture Center 103
Griffin, GA 30223
Program Coordinator
Melba Ruth Salazar Gutierrez
Public Service Pro Ac – Program Coordinator for GCLP and GCPP
Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture (GCUA)
1109 Experiment St
Center for Urban Agriculture
Griffin, GA 30223