PLANET certified professionals can receive continuing education units toward PLANET recertification by participating in approved Ewing Education courses.
March 2, 2009, Phoenix, Ariz.—Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) certified professionals now qualify to receive continuing education units (CEUs) for approved Ewing Irrigation Products education workshops.
“Continuing education is a critical component in maintaining a viable business strategy,” said Jim Borneman, Ewing’s vice president of education services. “Ewing’s education workshops are designed to provide a quality educational experience focused on keeping landscape and irrigation professionals ahead of the curve by introducing new business development opportunities, such as irrigation system auditing or maintenance, as well as best water management practices for preserving this precious resource.”
On January 1, 2009, PLANET’s certification program changed from an annual certification renewal process to a two-year recertification cycle. Certified individuals will be required to report and submit 24 CEUs during the two-year cycle to maintain an active status for certification.
PLANET’s certification program offers six specialized designations, including Certified Landscape Professional (CLP), Certified Landscape Technician-Exterior (CLT-E), Certified Landscape Technician-Interior (CLT-I), Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional (COLP), Certified Turfgrass Professional (CTP) and Certified Turfgrass Professional-Cool Season Lawns (CTP-CSL).
Professionals seeking PLANET recertification can now receive CEUs for the following PLANET-approved Ewing Education workshops:
Ewing also offers continuing education units that complement the continuing education programs of the Irrigation Association (IA), Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board.
Interested professionals can view course schedules, read class descriptions and register for Ewing workshops at www.ewingeducationservices.com. Registration services are also available by calling Ewing at 800-34EWING.
About PLANET
PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 Green Industry professionals. For a complete listing of PLANET CEU-approved workshops, visit www.landscapeprofessionals.org.
About Ewing: A Quality Education Provider
Ewing is the premier source for conservation solutions, and a leading authority on the latest water management products, trends and best practices. Ewing provides water management solutions, commercial and residential irrigation supplies, landscape and agronomic products, hardscape, landscape lighting, erosion control, water features and industrial plastics to professionals serving the landscaping, turf, golf and industrial industries. Ewing offers more than 190 convenient locations from coast to coast. Visit Ewing online at www.ewingirrigation.com.