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Texas Certified Landscape Associate (TCLA) Exam

Before purchasing and completing any TNLA certification exam, you must respond to and meet the qualifications on the Exam Requirement survey.

The Texas Certified Landscape Associate (TCLA) Exam is for professionals who install or maintain landscape projects and desire higher-caliber skills and knowledge.
To maintain, 8 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) must be completed every two years before the certification renewal date. Exam fees are non-refundable. You must take the exam within 90 days after the purchase date.

TCLA Exam Sections:

  • General Section - 99 Questions, 1 1/2 hour to take the exam
  • Plant Characteristics Section - 48 Questions, 1 hour to take the exam
  • Plant ID Section - 50 Questions, 1 hour to take the exam
After completing all TCLA exam sections, please submit the "Required Assignment." This will let TNLA know that you have completed the exam.