CLD Legacy Provision

To recognize potential candidates who might have extensive industry experience or may have
already obtained membership in other landscape design organizations, the path to earn
the CLD designation under the ‘Legacy’ provision was created.

Standard Legacy Requirements

Have a minimum of 12 years of combined education and work experience in landscape design. For example, a candidate who completed a 3-year degree or diploma or equivalent in a pertinent course should have 9 years of full-time work experience to meet this requirement.
Provide CLD sponsor’s declaration issued by two certified landscape design professionals.
Submit 3 landscape projects, in which the applicant played an integral design role, for review by the provincial/regional portfolio review committee. Each project should meet portfolio submission guidelines.

Portfolio Submission Guidelines

CLD Sponsor Declaration Form

Review Guidelines and Submission Checklist for Legacy Applications

* Canadian Landscape Architects are not required to submit a portfolio.

CLD Accreditation for Canadian Landscape Architects

Full members in good standing of a recognized Canadian Landscape Architectural Association can apply to become a Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) through the Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP). They must complete the CLD Legacy Application, submit proof of current association membership through a ‘Letter of Good Standing’, and pay the required application fee.

$325.00 for trade members
$425.00 for non-members

To maintain the CLD designation as a Canadian Landscape Architect, individuals must recertify every 24 months by completing the information section of the Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP) Recertification Form, submitting a ‘Letter of Good Standing’ from their provincial association, and paying the applicable recertification fee. Landscape architects who are not required by their provincial association to complete continuing education units (CEUs) must complete the Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP) Recertification Form in full, including a list of 24 CEUs every 24 months.

Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP) Recertification Form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Legacy provision for CLD certification.

See A Sample Portfolio Submission

Submit portfolios to:

certification@cnla-acpp.com

Go to Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) registration forms

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*Note: As the CLD application under the legacy provision continues to evolve, the review committees will address specific inquiries as they arise.