ICN Pro Certification Renewal

Every December, it is required that ICN Pros renew their certification by demonstrating that they have earned the required CEUs throughout the year and paying the annual renewal fee.  The nominal fee allows IGIA to continue to administer the program and promote ICN Pros through the various communication outlets employed by the association.

Renewals are due by December 31.  You will receive notice of the renewal 45 days prior to the deadline. You will also receive email reminders. If IGIA does not have an active email address for you, you will not receive reminder notices.  IGIA allows a sixty-day grace period for renewals to be received. If you have trouble completing your renewal or there is a reason you have been unable to earn CEUs during the calendar year, please contact IGIA to discuss your situation. 

If you do not plan to renew your certification because of a change in jobs, life circumstances, retirement, or other reasons, please let IGIA know and we will remove your name from the list.

RENEW BY MAILING OR FAXING THE PAPER FORM

 OR

RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION ONLINE

How to Earn Continuing Education Points as an ICN Pro

Annual re-certification of your ICN Pro designation is based on the accumulation of continuing education points and remittance of the required annual fee. Each November, you will be asked to submit your renewal form, certifying that you earned the required CE points, along with the $30 fee to the IGIA office.  Upon receiving this information, IGIA staff will renew your designation.  The ICN Pro designation is renewed on a calendar year basis, expiring December 31 annually.

Record Keeping
You are responsible for keeping track of your points.  Suitable documentation should be submitted with this form (i.e. name badge from event or a copy of the registration form.  Do not send full registration or program booklets, as this is an unnecessary mailing cost.  Do not send materials prior to annual re-certification time.

Continuing Education (CE) Points
Four (4) points are required annually. At least two (2) must be obtained through educational horticulture-related programs. If you are unable to get your points, you may obtain re-certification by re-taking and passing the ICN Pro test. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

IMPORTANT NOTE: One of your four points must come from an IGIA (Illinois Green Industry Association) related event or activity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: One of your four points must come from an IGIA (Illinois Green Industry Association) related event or activity.