CBLP-A: Associate Certificate in Green Infrastructure and Conservation Landscaping
CBLP-Associate (CBLP-A) is an entry-level certificate designed to introduce youth and adults to green infrastructure practices, conservation landscaping principles, and environmental career pathways.
Delivered in collaboration with local organizations, CBLP-A equips participants with foundational knowledge while building strong connections between learners, educators, and professionals across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
This training is available in English or Spanish.
CBLP Associate Certificate
Ideal for: This certificate is ideal for individuals with little to no prior experience — including:
- youth
- students
- seasonal workers
- adults entering green infrastructure, conservation, and landscaping fields
It is also a great fit for organizations offering workforce development, summer youth jobs programs or camps, or conservation education initiatives.
The CBLP-A curriculum content aligned well with our program’s environmental education goals covering relevant topics of watersheds, forestry, climate, soils, and native and invasive plants.
The flexible curriculum platform and innovative staff allowed us to reach a wide array of youth crew members across the state.
– Emily Borcz, PA Outdoor Corps
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to conservation landscaping and green infrastructure
- Real-world examples of stormwater management and native plant design
- Principles of sustainable land care and ecological restoration
- Exposure to green career pathways and job opportunities
- How to observe, interpret, and care for natural spaces
- Connections with certified CBLP professionals
Learning format:
- Customized and flexible to meet the schedule, topic, and programmatic needs of partners
- Active, hands-on learning
- In-person or online options, with field component
- Required core content (approx. 8 hours) plus optional modules and “lunch and learns”

Why choose the CBLP-A certificate:
- Train-the-trainer model prepares CBLP-A partners to lead future training
- Certificate of completion recognized across the region
- Certificate holders qualify to take CBLP Level 1 training
- Led by instructors who are regional experts in their fields
- Career Technical Education (CTE) credit available in Virginia and coming soon in Maryland
- Opportunities to connect with other CBLP-A partners
Program schedule:
- Partner onboarding year-round, based on availability
- Future trainings managed by partners on their own schedules
CBLP-A is delivered through partnerships with organizations across the Bay region. Each organization hosts and delivers its own version of the program, supported by CBLP.
CBLP provides:
- A complete program curriculum and materials
- Training for partner staff and facilitators
- Guidance during your first program delivery
- Certificates of completion for all CBLP-A participants
- Ongoing advisory and administrative support
After the initial session, partners take the lead in managing and delivering the program, tailoring it to meet the needs of their community.
We are actively seeking partner organizations to offer CBLP-A in workforce development programs, schools, youth employment programs, camps, and other community-based settings. To learn more or become a partner, email katie@cblpro.org.
Become a CBLP-A program partner!
We’re currently seeking partner organizations to deliver this youth- and community-focused certification.