What is a director of landscape architecture and planning and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of landscape architecture and planning

1. Explore director of landscape architecture and planning education requirements

   Most common director of landscape architecture and planning degrees

   Bachelor's

   80.4 %

   Master's

   15.2 %

   Doctorate

   2.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of landscape architecture and planning skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Landscape Architecture	29.21%
   Master Planning	23.54%
   Design Process	17.58%
   Project Management	11.69%
   CAD	10.30%

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3. Complete relevant director of landscape architecture and planning training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of landscape architecture and planning learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of landscape architecture and planning based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of landscape architecture and planning resumes.

4. Research director of landscape architecture and planning duties and responsibilities

   • Conduct skills workshops, provide project guidance, design project booklet.
   • Acquire design specialization in hardscapes, green roof/rooftop knowledge and sustainable planting plans including naturalize meadows and wetland mitigation.
   • Acquire design specialization in hardscapes, green roof/rooftop knowledge and sustainable planting plans including naturalize meadows and wetland mitigation.

5. Apply for director of landscape architecture and planning jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of landscape architecture and planning job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams