Get hands on with a Landscape Practices Certificate from CCC
- Transform outdoor spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments.
- Contribute to a more sustainable future by implementing eco-friendly practices.
- Work with your hands and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your creations come to life.
Required classes for the Landscape Practices Certificate
Thrive in a growing field
The demand for skilled landscape professionals is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. With a Landscape Practices Certificate from Clackamas Community College, you will be positioned to pursue exciting career opportunities in a variety of settings.
Gain the skills employers seek
- Plant identification and selection: Learn to identify a wide range of plants, including trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses, based on their characteristics and suitability for different landscaping applications. Understand factors like planting zones, sun requirements and soil conditions.
- Planting and maintenance techniques: Gain the skills for successful plant establishment and care. You should learn proper planting techniques, pruning methods, fertilization strategies and watering practices to ensure the health and beauty of landscapes.
- Pest and disease control: Learn to identify, diagnose and manage common plant pests and diseases. Explore integrated pest management (IPM) techniques to control problems effectively while minimizing environmental impact.
- Irrigation systems and water conservation: Understand the principles of efficient irrigation systems and learn how to design, install and maintain them. Explore water conservation strategies like drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting to create sustainable landscapes.
- Sustainable landscaping principles: Embrace eco-friendly practices that promote healthy ecosystems and conserve natural resources. You should learn about soil health management, organic gardening techniques and low-maintenance landscaping strategies to create beautiful and sustainable landscapes.
- Landscape design and construction basics: Learn how to read and interpret landscape plans, use design software and implement basic hardscaping elements like walkways and patios.
By the end of this program, you should be well-equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to confidently enter the workforce and make a significant contribution to the landscaping industry.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.
Oregon State University transfer agreement
Some horticulture classes transfer to Oregon State University as part of a bachelor’s degree. Landscape students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult the horticulture advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information. Contact April Chastain at 503-594-3292 or april.chastain@clackamas.edu.
