Introducing the UT Certified Lawn Care Professional Program

This introductory, online course will provide you with the education and skills needed to effectively establish and maintain turfgrasses. This course is taught by University of Tennessee Faculty and Staff. It is entirely online and self-paced. It is ideal for those who are new to the industry as well as those looking to market themselves as industry professionals.

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FAQs

  • This course is well-suited for anyone who manages turfgrass on lawns, sports fields, or golf courses, as well as those who are new or looking to enter the industry.

  • The course contains 11 modules and is entirely self-paced. On average, it should take 12 to 15 hours to complete.

  • This course provides introductory information on:

    -Introduction to UT Extension

    -Turfgrass Identification

    -Turfgrass Selection

    -Soil Fertility

    -Water Management

    -Planting and Establishment

    -Turfgrass Weeds

    -Turfgrass Diseases

    -Turfgrass Insect Pests

    -Integrated Pest Management

    -Maintenance and Operation of Turfgrass Equipment

  • Course materials were developed by University of Tennessee faculty, staff, and students with expertise in turfgrass management.

  • The course covers both warm- and cool-season turfgrass management

  • The course costs $250 per person

  • The course is administered through Canvas. You can register for the course here.

    Those needing more information about how to register can find that here.

    Bulk registration of multiple individuals from the same business is available. Directions on how to register multiple individuals are available here.

Testimonials from Recent CLCP Graduates

“I thought this was a great introduction to the basics of turf for a beginner coming in new to this field or even for field veterans. Excellent work!”

“This has hands down been one of the most educational courses I have ever taken. Everything was clear and concise, and the quizzes hit on the most important material from each section!”

“This was a fantastic opportunity, and am thankful that UT has provided this. I'm the guinea pig for this course, and this will hopefully open the door for more of my coworkers to complete this course as well!”