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NJ Irrigation Contractor Training & License Exam
2025-01-15 08:00 - 2025-01-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Central Turf and Irrigation Supply, 330 Roycefield Road Building 1 unit 4, Hillsborough, 08844, United States
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, January 15th-January 17th, 2025
8:00am – 5:00pm (all three days)
Central Turf and Irrigation Supply
330 Roycefield Road, Building 1, Unit 4
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
This is a 3-day in-person preparation and study course for those who plan to take the Licensed Irrigation Contractor exam (CIC). The exam will take on January 27th, 2025 from 1pm-5pm at the same location. Exam is optional and must be registered for separately, the exam registration deadline is 1/19/2025. Register for the exam HERE.
Study materials are also a separate cost – if you already have the books, you do not need to purchase them again.
Options of participation:

In-person course only, January 15th-January 17th, 2025
Online Course only: get unlimited access to our CIC – Irrigation Contractor Training for Certification with unlimited access 24/7
In-Person and Online Course bundle (recommended). Take advantage of unlimited access to the online course followed up by the in-person course with a chance to review the material and clarify questions and concerns with the instructor.

Thank you to our sponsor:

FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 | OR
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
St. Johns River Water Management District
2501 S Binion Road, Apopka FL 32703
Registration is $50
(A $150 value sponsored by St. Johns River Water Management District)
Register by visiting: profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events
The online Certification exam will be available immediately.
Cost is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members.
Exam provided by Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).
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FLORIDA WATER STAR FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-01-23 08:30 - 16:30 | OR
Thursday, January 23, 2025
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Lake Wales Family Recreation Center
1001 Burns Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853
Registration is $50.
(A $150 value sponsored by Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Register by visiting: profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events
Online Certification exam will be available immediately.
Cost is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members.
Exam provided by Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).
Hosted by Polk County Utilities. Hosted by Polk County Utilities.
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LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-05 17:00 | Smith Turf and Irrigation, 4355 Golf Acres Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28208
LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
FEBRUARY 4th & 5th, 2025
8 AM – 5 PM BOTH DAYS
LOCATION:
Smith Turf and Irrigation
4355 Golf Acres Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
A review of the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor to prepare for the NEW NCICLB license exam:

NC Chapter Irrigation Minimum Standards
NC Plumbing, Electrical, and Excavation Codes
Water Conservation & Scheduling
Irrigation Design & Hydraulics
Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
Equipment & Terminology
General Business & Safety
Estimating & Bidding
The ideal way to prepare to pass the NEW exam!
You do not have to be registered for exam to attend prep course.
The course includes:
• 2 days of face-to-face instruction
• Loads of practice time
• All handouts
• Lunches & Refreshments
Nationally recognized instructor:
• Kurt K. Thompson
• A NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor
• Prepared over 1,000 contractors for NC exam and IA CIC exam

COST: CIA or IA Members $695
Non-Members $795
Note: NC licensing application and exam fees are additional. For exam details: https://www.nciclb.org/examination-information/
For application forms: https://www.nciclb.org/forms-3/

Certified Irrigation Technician Training & Exam
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 | VFW Post 5594, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568
Certified Irrigation Technician Training & Exam
Date: February 11th, 8am-5pm & February 12th, 8am-12pm
Exam: February 12th, 1 pm-5 pm (exam registration is separate)
Location: VFW Post 5594, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01568
This 1.5-day class covers the topics that an irrigation tech with one year of experience should have and serves as a class to cover the topics on the IA’s CIT examination (not included in cost). Many companies also use this course to develop their irrigation technicians so that they know they all have a similar amount of appropriate knowledge.
Registration for ANY IA exam is separate and must be done through the Irrigation Association
P: 703-536-7080. Sign up for any IA Exam, using this link.
Certified Irrigation Technicians prove they have the skills to:

Install, repair and maintain irrigation systems.
Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems, and understand basic hydraulics.
Layout and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

BUSTING THE MYTHS OF IRRIGATION PUMPS
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, 10 Technology Dr., Peabody, MA, 01960, United States

Hands-On Irrigation Installation Training
2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Plymouth, MA 02360, 101 N. Triangle Dr., Plymouth, MA, 02360
Hands-On Irrigation Installation Training
LOCATION: 101 N. Triangle Dr,
Plymouth, MA 02360
DATE: Wednesday, August 27th
Rain Date: Thursday, August 28th
Registration starts at 7:30 AM,
Course: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
COST: $195
Learning Objectives:
Design and layout in the field
Valve selection and installation
Drip irrigation design and installation techniques
Piping and installation
Valve installation and selection
Sensor options and installation
Backflow requirements
Job flow discussions
Business discussions
Wi-Fi controller installation
Smart Controller set up and scheduling
System maintenance, diagnostic tools and more!
Event Sponsor:

Manufacturer Sponsors:

FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-09-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Waccasassa Forestry Centre, 5353 NW 39th Ave 5353 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL

FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-09-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Rd., Clearwater, FL

Hands-On Irrigation Field Training
2025-10-01 07:30 - 17:00 | Country Walk of Lake Ridge, 1 Country Walk Blvd, Manchester Township, NJ, 08759, United States
Hands-On Irrigation Field Training
Approved for 8 WC CEC’s + 2 NJ laws and codes credits
Date: Wednesday, October 1
Rain date: Thursday, October 2nd
Location: Country Walk of Lake Ridge, 1 Country Walk Blvd, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
This full day of in-field, hands-on training includes business and technical components. The business topics include using an improved inspection process and tuning that process into sales of efficient upgrades and better system management. The technical components include a review of the unique aspects of this irrigation system(s) including improving the quality of the water source, assessing the pumping systems and possible improvements for control, managing all the controllers (some conventional, some decoder) and potential improvements, two-wire and wire path troubleshooting, simple improvements to increase system layout and uniformity and techniques for evaluating and managing the PVC mainline and piping in the system.
Learning objectives:

Understand options for measuring and treating the quality of water for the system, including rust mitigation.
Increase knowledge of pumping systems and control options, and basic programming skills for VFD’s.
Increase comfort level with making recommendations for improving the control systems with appropriate upgrades.
Improve skills with two-wire troubleshooting and diagnostic equipment (wire locating, etc.)
Recognize simple steps to improving sprinkler layout and improving application uniformity.
Increase knowledge of managing piping systems including larger PVC mains.

LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | Ewing Outdoor Supply, 325 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
October 2nd & 3rd, 2025
8 AM – 5 PM BOTH DAYS
LOCATION: Ewing Outdoor Supply
1700A North Salem St., Apex, NC 27523
A review of the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor to prepare for the NEW NCICLB license exam:

NC Chapter Irrigation Minimum Standards
NC Plumbing, Electrical, and Excavation Codes
Water Conservation & Scheduling
Irrigation Design & Hydraulics
Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
Equipment & Terminology
General Business & Safety
Estimating & Bidding

The ideal way to prepare to pass the NEW exam!
You do not have to be registered for exam to attend prep course.
The course includes:
• 2 days of face-to-face instruction
• Loads of practice time
• All handouts
• Lunches & Refreshments
Nationally recognized instructor:
• Kurt K. Thompson
• A NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor
• Prepared over 1,000 contractors for NC exam and IA CIC exam
COST: IA & CIA Members- $695
Non-Members-$795
Note: NC licensing application and exam fees are additional. For exam details: https://www.nciclb.org/examination-information/
For application forms: https://www.nciclb.org/forms-3/
This event is sponsored by:

Advanced Learning Series 2025
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00 | OR
We are excited to host the 6th edition of The Advanced Learning Series. This is a series of live, online webinars using the most talented instructors and presenters in the irrigation and landscape industry, presenting perspectives on the science, technology, and business issues facing today’s irrigation professionals.
Advanced Learning Series courses qualify for Credit Hours for state and national agencies, with certificate of completion. Watch the live seminars or view them at your own schedule.
DATES: December 1st-5th, 2025
REGISTRATION LINK

Irrigation Mastermind Conference 2026
2026-01-13 12:00 - 2026-01-15 13:00 | Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Avenue Suite 237 San Jose, San Jose, CA, 95131
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Dates: January 13th-15th, 2026
Location: Club Sportiva
521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131
For years, landscape irrigation contractors have expressed the need for a space to connect with like-minded, growth-driven professionals.
The Irrigation Mastermind was created to meet that need – a network of industry leaders coming together to share best practices, exchange ideas, and elevate both their businesses and the landscape irrigation profession.
Last year’s conference was a tremendous success, and we’re excited to see how this next gathering continues to build momentum and impact across the industry.
The potential topics for discussion include:

Marketing and social media / networks
Mergers / Acquisitions
Finding Talent and Hiring
Irrigation Technology / Remote Management
Scaling, Succession and Business Planning
Staff Development / Training / Employee Retention
Pricing / Flat Rate Pricing / Incentive Programs for Service Techs
Industry / Water Regulations and Policy
Profitability / Estimating
Office Systems / Technology / Software
Defining and developing company culture / brand
Utilizing Consultants Effectively
And any additional topics you find important to your company!

Schedule:
DAY 1-Tuesday, January 13th
The event will kick off in the early afternoon with a welcome session, including introductions to the facilitators, participants, and an address from our keynote speaker. The afternoon will feature brainstorming sessions with our facilitators and guests. The evening will conclude with a team-building activity accompanied by heavy appetizers and networking.
DAY 2-Wednesday, January 14th
The day will begin with a guided tour of a local contractor’s facility and operations, followed by lunch. This year, we’re excited to visit:
K & D Landscaping, Inc.62C Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
In the afternoon, participants will engage in focused breakout sessions with facilitators to dive deeper into selected topics. A survey will be distributed in advance to gather interest areas and help finalize the session structure, including rotation, timing, and group size.
The day will conclude with a dinner gathering, providing time to reflect, connect, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
DAY 3-Thursday, January 15th
We will return to Club Sportiva and get into groups with similar companies. Each participant will have 20 minutes to get Group Focus and will have the opportunity to present their biggest challenge(s) and harness the power of the Mastermind in helping to create solutions, strategies and accountability. More details to help you prepare will follow. Group lunch and then we will announce details for Mastermind Network Conference 2027.
Cost: $1795.00
You’re welcome to complete the application, no payment is required until your participation is confirmed. While we anticipate this network will continue to grow, we’re committed to keeping the group size manageable to ensure a high-quality experience and meaningful engagement.
With most participants returning from last year, space is very limited, so early application is encouraged.
Irrigation Mastermind Application

LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-01-20 17:00 | Ewing Outdoor Supply, 325 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
January 19 & 20, 2026
8 AM – 5 PM BOTH DAYS
LOCATION: Ewing Outdoor Supply
325 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte NC 28273
Cost:
2-day Registration nonmembers: $795, CIA and IA members: $695
Includes:
• 2 days of face-to-face instruction
• Loads of practice time
A review of the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor to prepare for the NEW NCICLB license exam:
• All NCICLB Study Resource handouts
• Lunches & Refreshments
NC licensing application & exam fees are additional. www.nciclb.org/examination-information/
A review of the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor to prepare for the NEW NCICLB license exam:
• All NCICLB Study Resource handouts
• NC Chapter Irrigation
Minimum Standards
• NC Plumbing, Electrical, and Excavation Codes
• Water Conservation & Scheduling
• Irrigation Design & Hydraulics
• Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
• Equipment & Terminology
• General Business & Safety
• Estimating & Bidding
You do not have to be registered for exam to attend prep course.

NJ Irrigation Contractor Training & License Exam
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-29 17:00 | Aquarius Supply, 200 Cambria Ave Unit A, Pleasantville, NJ, 08232
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, January 27th-January 29th, 2026
8:00am – 5:00pm (all three days)
Aquarius Supply
200 Cambria Ave Unit A, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
This is a 3-day in-person preparation and study course for those who plan to take the Licensed Irrigation Contractor exam (CIC). The exam will take on February 10th, 2026 from 1pm-5pm at the same location. Exam is optional and must be registered for separately, use this link to register for the exam.
Study materials are also a separate cost – if you already have the books, you do not need to purchase them again.
Options of participation:

In-person course only, January 27-29, 2026
Online Course only: get unlimited access to our CIC – Irrigation Contractor Training for Certification with unlimited access 24/7
In-Person and Online Course bundle (recommended). Take advantage of unlimited access to the online course followed up by the in-person course with a chance to review the material and clarify questions and concerns with the instructor.

Thank you to our sponsor:

Landscape Irrigation Boot Camp
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-13 17:00 | Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield, CT, 06002
Landscape Irrigation Boot Camp
February 9-13, 2026
Location: Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
This program (which also is part of the CICA University and is required for the J-4 Apprentice Program) will give the irrigation technician with apprentice level skills the opportunity to reinforce irrigation principles with hands-on and classroom exercises throughout the week.
Curriculum:
Monday: Irrigation hydraulics. Presentation of hydraulic principles and how irrigation equipment works hydraulically. Hydraulic troubleshooting skills and calculation of losses and pipe sizing.
Tuesday: Irrigation electricity. Presentation of electrical principles and how irrigation equipment works electrically. Electrical troubleshooting skills and wire sizing.
Wednesday: Advanced hydraulic and electrical applications. Sessions and exercises on pumps, flow sensors, two-wire/decoders, communication, etc.
Thursday: Irrigation design. Put everything together and create simple irrigation designs on paper with group and individual exercises.
Friday: Plant – soil – water relationships leading to system evaluation and scheduling principles and practice.
