This 35 hour class will be offered on seven afternoons from noon – 5 Eastern Standard Time from February 1 – 22. Initiated under the leadership of DC Water and the Water Environment Federation, the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure (GI) construction, inspection, and maintenance workers. Designed to meet international best-practice standards, the certification advances the establishment of sustainable communities by promoting GI as an environmentally and economically beneficial stormwater management option, supporting the development of proficient green work-forces, and establishing a career path for skilled GI workers.
The program provides the foundation understanding needed to properly design and oversee construction, inspection, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure. Designed to meet international best practice standards, this program provides candidates with the technical skills necessary to incorporate green infrastructure into projects successfully. This 35-hour course taught by Trevor Smith is the prerequisite for the exam to achieve NGICP certification. The course is $800. For more information, and to register, visit https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/class-ngicp-national-green-infrastructure-certification-program-february/#get-ticket The comprehensive program:
- Expands your green infrastructure building, inspection, and maintenance knowledge
- Provides competitive edge in the green infrastructure arena
- Offers clients a way to identify certified individuals with NGICP Certification Database
- Demonstrates an investment in your professional expertise
- Offers access to more GI project opportunities
- Shows your commitment to supporting sustainable performance of GI practices.
- The exam is currently being administered as a computer-based test at PSI Testing Centers. Approved NGICP applicants will receive an email from PSI regarding scheduling the NGICP exam. The NGICP Exam must be scheduled within one year of completion of training. There is an additional $200 fee for the exam.
