Becoming a member of the Global Landscape Design Association (GLDA) means joining an international network of professionals committed to excellence, ethics, and the highest standards in landscape design. Membership is not just an affiliation – it is a mark of prestige and professional recognition.
Benefits of Membership • International prestige and recognition. • Access to exclusive resources, standards, and professional development programs. • Inclusion in the Global Directory of GLDA Certified Designers. • Opportunities to collaborate with peers worldwide. • Official certificate of membership.

1. Student Member (SGLDA) • For students and beginners in landscape design. • Access to selected resources and educational events. • A pathway towards professional accreditation.
2. Associate Member (AGLDA) • For emerging designers with limited professional experience. • Participation in GLDA programs, workshops, and networking opportunities. • Use of the title Associate Member of GLDA.
3. Professional Member (MGLDA) • For established professionals with proven practice and portfolio. • Full access to GLDA resources, inclusion in the International Directory of Designers. • Right to use the professional designation MGLDA.
4. Certified Landscape Designer (CLD, by GLDA) • For members who have successfully passed GLDA certification. • Recognition as an internationally certified professional. • Certificate with unique ID and QR verification.
5. Fellow of GLDA (FGLDA) • The highest level of membership, awarded to distinguished professionals with exceptional contributions to the field. • Title FGLDA represents global recognition and leadership in landscape design.