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SGM Certificate Program
PGMS® School of Grounds Management (SGM) Certificate ProgramThe School of Grounds Management Certificate Program was developed to provide goal-oriented education opportunities for professional grounds managers attending the PGMS® School of Grounds Management classes, which are available twice a year in conference format and multiple times throughout the year as virtual webinars. Additional benefits of the program include educating attendees in the areas of competencies needed to prepare for entrance into the Certified Grounds Manager (CGM®) program. 
People, Leadership and Culture
Sessions cover a variety of important topics dealing with human interactions that affect grounds professionals at all levels. Topics may include: Leadership, Diversity, Motivation, Hospitality, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Recruitment and Retention, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration, Business Ethics, Supervision, Effective Presentations and Team Building. 
Financial and Program Management
Sessions focus on fiscal and compliance information that enables managers along with their teams to manage financial and legal obligations. Topics may include: Budgeting, Operations Inventory, Regulatory Compliance (examples may include storm water regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, etc.), Safety Standards, Contract Management, Marketing and Communication, Data and Records Management, Operations Management, Risk Management, Information Technologies, and Organization Structure and Functions. 
Technical Management
Sessions cover a variety of emerging applied science and engineering topics pertinent to the living environment and surrounding infrastructure. Topics may include: Arboriculture, Seasonal Flower Displays, Green Roofs, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Biological Diversity, Herbaceous Perennials, Ornamental Grasses and Ground Covers, Plant Identification, Turfgrass Management, Urban Forestry, Irrigation, Grading and Drainage, Storm Water Management, Paving and Hardscapes, Snow and Ice Management, Waste and Recycling Management and Woody Plant.
Click Here to see a list of SGM Certificate Program Achievers Educational Classes at the PGMS® School of Grounds ManagementEach Educational class, for purposes of the SGM, consists of one and a half hours (1.5) credits of classroom instruction. One (1) credit equals one hour of instruction.
PGMS® Virtual Webinars (Live)Each webinar consists of either a half hour (.5) credit or one hour (1) credit of live virtual instruction. (*Credits can only be earned by attending the live webinar. No credits are available for recorded webinars.) Required CreditsThe total of six hours (6) credits will need to be completed in each of the three core competencies. A maximum of eight (8) credit hours can be earned by attending live webinars. An additional six hours (6) credits will also need to be accumulated for the total of 24 hours/credits required by participating in PGMS® programming. Please note: SGM documentation confirming attendance on-site will be recorded and tracked through an official roster provided by PGMS® headquarters. SGM moderators and Regional coordinators will ask each student to sign off on this official roster at the conclusion of each class. Registration is a must for all online live virtual webinars. Click the link below to Sign In to complete the online application. Once signed in, go to "Quick Links " at the top of your profile and select "School of Grounds Management Certificate Application " and complete the online application. |
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