What is a project landscape architect and how to become one

Key steps to become a project landscape architect

1. Explore project landscape architect education requirements

   Most common project landscape architect degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.2 %

   Master's

   13.4 %

   Associate

   2.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific project landscape architect skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sketch	19.34%
   Design Development	9.37%
   Master Planning	8.66%
   Construction Administration	6.87%
   Urban Design	5.65%

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3. Complete relevant project landscape architect training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New project landscape architects 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 project landscape architect based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real project landscape architect resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed project landscape architect usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed project landscape architect in most of states. 45 states require project landscape architects to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Alabama	Degree required	Both state and third-party exams required	Licensed Landscape Architect
   Alaska	-	Third-party exam required	Architect
   Arkansas	-	State exam required	Architect
   California	-	Both state and third-party exams required	Landscape Architect, Licensed
   Colorado	-	Third-party exam required	Landscape Architects

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5. Research project landscape architect duties and responsibilities

   • Manage complex implementations for medium to large healthcare organizations that directly impact patient care, revenue stream and regulatory compliance.
   • Design AWS and virtual private cloud deployment architectures.
   • Work with community groups to develop downtown revitalization plans and streetscape plans.
   • Create Revit families and sweeps of interior tile wainscot and trim finishes, ceiling, lighting and toilet fixtures.

6. Prepare your project landscape architect resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your project landscape architect resume.

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7. Apply for project landscape architect jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a project landscape architect 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