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Certified Practising Horticulturist

The Certified Practising Horticulturist (CPH) Programme certifies the credentials of individuals who have completed the CPH Recognition Training, CPH Examination, CPH Project Report and who have met the experience requirements set forth by the CPHB.

Individuals who have completed the above requirements are conferred the title ‘Certified Practising Horticulturist’ (CPH).

This programme is accredited with the Australian Institute of Horticulture, a highly distinguished professional body for horticulturists in the sub-tropics.

Certification validity: 3 years

Maintaining Your Certification
A CPH shall accumulate at least thirty (30) Continuing Education Units (CEUs)* and pay the re-certification fee by the end of the three (3)-years period for renewal of the certification.
* Excess CEU will not be carried over to the new certification period.

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