Certification Name : Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Certification ID & Type: 2209 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
GCSAA offers golf course superintendents a professional certification program enabling them to be recognized for their superior levels of achievement in golf course management. The professional designation (CGCS) Certified Golf Course Superintendent is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. This designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition to be achieved.
Certifying Organization
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America(GCSAA)(0506)
1421 Research Park Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049-3859
Contact information : 8004727878 Or 7858412240 Email : infobox@gcsaa.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
turfgrass manager, superintendent, golf