Tuesday, December 15
NCCTP Certification... and Short Course
Short Course and NCCTP Certification have historically been linked. But in recent weeks, changes have been made to how they're managed. Here are the details:

NCCTP Certification is a TCNC program. Candidates can enroll, and take the exam at any time and many candidates opt to "self-Study" rather than prepare for their exam through classes like Short Course.

To earn your NCCTP designation you must be a TCNC member, enrolled in the NCCTP program, and complete an 8 section exam. In addition to membership, there is a $150 enrollment fee for the program, along with a $50 material fee, and a $50 exam fee. Successful candidates are billed a $50 NCCTP renewal fee each year.

ALL funds raised through the NCCTP program are put back into the program, and NCCTPs enjoy wide-spread promotion as the experts in our industry. For more information on earning your designation call TCNC at (919) 380-9446.

The NCSU Short Course is a turfgrass basics program taught by NCSU faculty for one week each winter. This year's Short Course is Feb. 22-26 in Raleigh.

While the course has historically been used as a "preparatory" class for exam candidates, it does not identically mirror NCCTP exam content. The fee for NCSUs Short Course is $495 and additional information and registration details can be obtained through NCSU. Contact Dan Bowman by calling (919) 515-2085.