Certified Landscape Architect (CLA)

CLA Certification is a professional credential awarded by state licensing boards to individuals who have passed the Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE) and met other requirements for licensure. Certified Landscape Architects are qualified to design outdoor spaces that are functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. This certification ensures that landscape architects are knowledgeable about site analysis, planting design, grading, drainage, and construction methods. For clients, hiring a CLA-certified professional ensures that their landscape project will be designed by a licensed expert who adheres to high standards of design quality, environmental stewardship, and professional ethics.