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CPP Exam at SUMMER TOUR 2026

When
July 23, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Kalispell, MT - Glacier Nursery, 4343 Montana Hwy 35
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Full Exam - Both Written Exam and Plant ID Exam - Member Price – $100.00
Both parts of the certification exam. Member price is extended to employees of any firm that has an active MNLA member.
Full Exam - Both Written Exam and Plant ID Exam - Non-Member Price – $200.00
Full exam - both the Written and Plant ID portions. Non-member price is for any firm that does not have any employees with an active MNLA membership.
Plant ID-only Portion of Exam - Member Price – $50.00
Only the Plant ID portion of the exam. Member price is extended to employees of any firm that has an active MNLA member.
Plant ID-only Portion of Exam - Non-Member Price – $100.00
Only the Plant ID portion of the exam. Non-member price is for any firm that does not have any employees with an active MNLA membership.
Written-only Portion of Exam - Member Price – $50.00
Only the Written Portion of the certification exam. Member price is extended to employees of any firm that has an active MNLA member.
Written-only Portion of Exam - Non-Member Price – $100.00
Only the Written Portion of the certification exam. Member price is extended to employees of any firm that has an active MNLA member.

Prove your plant knowledge!

The next Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam will take place on Thursday, July 24th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, in Kalispell, MT.

Eligible applicants need to apply online by following the link to register, or submit a completed application, documentation of nursery employment and the appropriate fees to the MNLA office by July 15th.

The certification tests are generally given twice a year, in January at the annual Montana Green Expo and in July at the annual Summer Tour. The exam consists of a plant identification test and a written test. The exam is based on the Certification Manual and on practical information gained from employment in the industry, and on identification of the correct genus, species, common name, and cultivar (if appropriate) for each plant.

The ID portion of the exam involves identifying 50 plant samples, and is based upon plants covered in Choosing Trees and Shrubs for Montana Landscapes, by George Evans and Alan Epps, as well as lists of Montana perennials and woody plants. These publications and lists are included in the manual. The second portion of the exam is a 200 question written exam on the principles and practices of virtually all aspects of the nursery industry. A passing grade is 75% for both parts of the exam. Bring at least two sharpened pencils to take the exam. We also recommend that you bring several sheets of scratch paper.

Please see our Certified Plant Professional page for more details on the program, including a link on how to order your CPP Manual (a highly recommended book for preparing for the exam), and register for the exam. Manuals can be purchased online.

Questions? Contact us.