CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is offering four continuing education classes to advance your skills in urban forestry and landscaping. These sessions will be held at the Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, and are geared for professional arborists, urban community foresters, tree care professionals, landscape professionals and master gardeners.
These classes have been approved for Landscape Industry Certified recertification at 1 CEU per hour of instruction attended. For more information on the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) recertification, please visit the NALP Recertification Center at www.landscapeprofessionals.org. Continuing Education Units approved from International Society of Arboriculture.
Landscape Concepts
Explore the variety of landscape components available within the industry. Learn the difference between permanent structures, water features and living elements of plants and trees. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each to make appropriate selections when incorporating them into your landscape concept.
Dates: Saturdays, February 27 through March 5
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $129
Course Code: GSCOR-009-C1
Earn 8 CEUs from NALP
Landscape Plants: Usage and Application
Learn proper plant selection to create functional and eye appealing landscapes for your clients. Through interactive activities, explore the ways plants, shrubs, trees, and ground covers impact the site components and maintenance.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 1 through 15
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $159
Course Code: GSCOR-010-C1
Earn 12 CES from NAPL
Residential Landscape Design
Design residential and commercial landscapes that create attractive and functional green spaces for your customers. Learn step-by-step methods to establish client goals, produce site drawings, create the job budget, develop the proposal and sell the landscape plan.
Dates: Wednesdays, March 2 through 16
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $159
Course Code: GSCOR-011-C1
Earn 12 CEUs from NALP
Best Management Practices for Community Trees
Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of utilizing trees as part of a professional landscape. During this industry-specific, interactive course, professionals will learn the components of tree anatomy, criteria for selection, and methods of care. In addition, participants will explore ways to advance their careers within the urban forestry profession.
Dates: Saturdays, March 12 through 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $129
Course Code: CSCOR-008-C1
Earn: 8 CEUs from the International Society of Arboriculture
Registration Information
- Visit prairiestate.edu/webadvisor
- Click Instant Enrollment
- Click register and pay for non-credit courses and programs
- Refer to course codes listed for the specific course
For additional information, call 708-709-7919.
Source: http://www.prairiestate.edu