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Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) Exam

For individuals in the nursery/landscape industry that possess a high degree of knowledge and skill in horticulture. Becoming a TCNP adds credibility and prestige and increases your value as an employee. Requires 8 hours of CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date. The deadline to take the exam is 90 days after purchase.

TCNP Exam Sections:

  • Culture I - 35 Questions, 45 minutes to take exam
  • Culture II - 100 Questions, 1 1/2 hour to take exam
  • Merchandising - 30 Questions, 45 minutes to take exam
  • Landscape Design Part 1 - 50 Questions, 1 hour to take exam
  • Landscape Design Part 2 - 38 Questions, 45 minutes to take exam
  • Plant ID - 50 Questions, 1 hour to take exam
  • Plant Characteristics - 48 Questions, 1 hour to take exam

*NOTE You Must fill out TCNP Requirement Form prior to being eligible to take exam, visit here.


Must Meet the Below Requirements to be eligible for the TCNP Exam:
  • Actively working in the landscape/horticulture industry or horticulture High School or College Student
  • Must be at least 16 years of age or older

***IN ORDER TO RECIEVE YOUR CERTIFICATE, Please answer the REQUIRED Assignment after completing the TCNP Exam***