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GLDA Certification
he GLDA Certification Program establishes the international benchmark for excellence in landscape design. Each certification level is designed to recognize a professional’s knowledge, skills, and commitment to the highest ethical and design standards.
Holding a GLDA certificate is more than a credential – it is a global mark of trust and quality, verified through a unique ID and QR code system.
Certification Levels
Certification Levels
Level 1 - CALD
GLDA Level 1 – Certified Associate in Landscape Design
• For emerging professionals with fundamental training in landscape design. • Demonstrates a solid foundation of knowledge and commitment to ethical practice.
Level 2 - CPLD
GLDA Level 2 – Certified Professional in Landscape Design
• For experienced designers with a proven portfolio of work. • Assessed through project submissions, technical knowledge, and client references. • Recognition as a professional landscape designer meeting global standards.
Level 3 - ASLD
GLDA Level 3 – Advanced Specialist Certification
• For professionals specializing in advanced fields such as ecological design, urban landscapes, water features, or sustainable systems. • Demonstrates high-level expertise and innovation in specific domains.
Level 4 - FGLDA
Fellowship Certification
• The highest honor awarded to outstanding professionals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of landscape design globally.
• Fellowship is by nomination and review of the GLDA Council.
Verification and Prestige
• Every GLDA certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that links directly to the official verification system on the GLDA website.
• Clients, institutions, and partners can confirm the authenticity of a professional’s certification instantly.
• This ensures that GLDA Certified Designers are globally recognized as trustworthy, competent, and committed to professional standards.
Benefits of Certification
• International recognition as a certified professional.• Competitive advantage in the marketplace.• Listing in the GLDA Global Directory of Certified Designers.• Access to exclusive professional development and advanced certifications.• Official certificate issued under ISO-certified quality management standards.