Learn, Grow, Lead
Education is at the heart of the APLD California Chapter’s advocacy, strengthening the legitimacy of our members and the landscape design profession. Education empowers designers to grow professionally and to serve as trusted leaders in fire resilience, water conservation, and environmental stewardship.
APLD Certifications
The APLD certification program provides professional distinction for landscape designers based on established standards of excellence. This designation allows designers to use the coveted post-nominal “CPLD” (Certified Professional of Landscape Design) after their name and in marketing materials. This is the only international certification program for landscape designers. Applications are open to professional landscape designers who have practiced for at least 2 years.
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For information about how to get your Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), click here.
APLD Certifications
The APLD certification program provides professional distinction for landscape designers based on established standards of excellence. This designation allows designers to use the coveted post-nominal “CPLD” (Certified Professional of Landscape Design) after their name and in marketing materials. This is the only international certification program for landscape designers. Applications are open to professional landscape designers who have practiced for at least 2 years.
For further information, click here.
Membership Groups.io Community
One of the most valued benefits of APLD California membership is our Groups.io community—a trusted space where designers can ask questions, share challenges, explore ideas, and learn from one another. Members can also access certification resources, recordings of past Vectorworks workshops, and a rich archive of member knowledge.
APLD International Landscape Design Conference
The APLD International Landscape Design Conference is an annual gathering that brings designers together from near and far to connect, explore inspiring gardens, engage with sponsors, and learn from industry leaders during a dedicated day of education. In 2025, the San Diego District hosted a truly spectacular conference. Learn more about the annual conference here:
Martin Carrion Van Rijn, delivers the closing remarks for our Fall 2022 Slow the Burn Symposium
Martin Carrion Van Rijn, delivers the closing remarks for our Fall 2022 Slow the Burn Symposium….
California Watershed Approach to Landscape Design
Download California Watershed Approach to Landscape Design, which was made possible through a collaboration with Green Gardens Group (G3), Cal WEP, and Surfrider Foundation.
