Proven Winners has announced its 2021 Certified Garden Center training program is now open and will run from early February through May 1. The free annual training program is completed online and focuses on teaching retail garden center employees about Proven Winners branded products. The program is designed to keep employees up to date with new products and current gardening trends.
The link to the 2021 certification program can be found here.
Get certified in 5 simple steps
1. Subscribe to CONNECT+ – The first level of CONNECT+ is free, and the link can be found here. Subscribing to the CONNECT+ program will help to keep you in the loop with important updates, services and reminders throughout the year.
2. Set up your store – Add your store locations and list the number of employees who will be taking the training.
3. Watch the video and take the test – Watch the 45-minute training video highlighting key new plants and programs. Then, have your employees take the test. The test can be printed and mailed in or filled out online.
4. Comment – Send Proven Winners feedback on this year's training to be entered in a drawing for a $150 www.provenwinners.com gift card or a $50 Amazon gift card.
5. Celebrate – Enjoy a free pizza party on Proven Winners as thanks for taking the training. Proven Winners will also send you a reward based on the number of employees who complete the training.
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