Turfgrass Management
Professional Certificate
Make Green Your Thing
Learn the latest that every current and prospective manager of turfgrass facilities should know about the biology, chemistry, math, pesticides, irrigation, and soil fertility involved in everyday turfgrass management. Take advantage of experts who work in an area that is home to hundreds of golf courses, sports fields, cemeteries, and other turfgrass facilities. Explore the latest trends in agriculture and sustainability so you can make confident, informed decisions that will provide the best landscape, without breaking the budget or using resources inefficiently.
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Est. Tuition $5,700
Learning Format Online
Duration 15-24 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 30 Units
- Lawn Care Specialists
- Golf Course Managers
- Athletic Field Managers
- Vegetation and Cemetery Managers
- Pesticide Technicians
- High school education or equivalent
- No prior college coursework is required
- Knowledge of basic mathematical and algebraic calculation, PC use and introductory botany is recommended
Specialized Continuing Education Credit Available
Continuing education credit is available through the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for:- Foundations of Turfgrass Management
- Turfgass Pests
- Pesticide Use on Turfgrass and Ornamental Plants
- Irrigation Association
- International Society of Arboriculture Western Chapter
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
- Efficient and environmentally sensitive management practices for turfgrass facilities
- Scientific aspects of turfgrass management
- Physical and biological principles of plant processes
- How to identify different turf species
- Technical skills related to the design, maintenance and management of irrigation systems