Summer 2026 CCNP Seminar Series: Colorado Springs

CNGA’s Colorado Certified Nursery Professional (CCNP) program promotes high quality standards and professionalism for the Colorado nursery industry. Managing or working in a nursery requires an in-depth knowledge of many nursery growing elements. These seminars provide an in depth study of common nursery plant identification, characteristics, proper placement in the landscape, as well as basic landscape design concepts and practice.

Certification provides the knowledge and tools that can add value to your professional development, while also benefiting your company and your customers. Individuals holding this certification are uniquely trained and have the highest level of industry knowledge. The seminars are recommended to prepare for the exam, but can also be taken 'a la carte' as refresher courses or to advance your horticulture education. Learn more about certification here.

If you wish to become certified, you will be required to register for (fee required) and pass an exam (minimum 75% score). You will also have to complete an exam application that documents at least 2,000 hours of verifiable employment with a Colorado licensed nursery, garden center, greenhouse, contractor, allied industry, or be a member of a green industry association in Colorado or neighboring Rocky Mountain state.

Registration
To sign up for classes, register for the exam, access the exam application and purchase the study manual, please click here.

Seminar Schedule:

• Herbaceous Plants: Tuesday, July 21, 9 am - 4 pm @ Britton Nursery, Colorado Springs, CO
• Shrubs: Wednesday, July 28, 9 am - 3 pm @ Harding Nursery, Coloradp Springs, CO
  
• Trees: Tuesday, August 11, 9 am - 3 pm @ Heidrich's Colorado Tree Farm, Colorado Springs, CO
  
• Landscape Design: Tuesday, August 18, 9 am - 3 pm @ City of CO Springs Horticulture and Education complex 
• Exam: Tuesday, August 25, 9 am – 1 pm @ Location TBD
• Exam Retest: TBD 

• Lunch is included with the seminars.  

Questions? Please contact CNGA by email or call 303.758.6672. The CCNP seminars are also available online.