Level up! Grow your career with stackable certifications!
A career in sports field management offers continuous opportunities for growth and professional development. SFMA supports your journey every step of the way with a tiered, stackable certification program designed to match your current experience and help you advance. Whether you’re just entering the industry or you’re a seasoned professional ready to validate your expertise, there’s a certification for you. Explore the tiers below to find the credential that best fits your career path today—and where you want to go tomorrow.
This free self-paced training provides continuing education opportunities for anyone who has not been formally educated in turfgrass science and is interested in entering the industry. Completing the course will build a solid foundation in the science and practices of turfgrass management so students can successfully care for a turfgrass surface and be prepared to enter a position in sports field management. Those who complete the course can be hired for seasonal and crew assistance at sports facilities.
Upon successfully completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion that can printed out to show a potential employer.
This course is not restricted to students and may also be used a training tool for current sports field crew members. Although the course is free, those pursuing it must be an SFMA member or join as an SFMA student member ($30) to participate. If you are interested or know of someone, please FILL OUT THIS FORM. For more information, contact Jennifer McLendon, jmclendon@sportsfieldmanagement.org.
Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) is proud to offer the SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification. This entry-level certification is designed to build a pipeline of skilled turfgrass industry professionals. The certification can be earned by learners in all stages of their education and career and verifies individuals are prepared to pursue a career in the field of turfgrass science.
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The Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) is the professional designation earned by an individual that validates their knowledge, skills and abilities. To achieve this designation, an individual must qualify to take the CSFM exam. For information on how to qualify and other program requirements, click here.
Environmental Facility Certification officially confirms that SFMA environmental best practices are implemented throughout the facility in 12 areas of management. This certification is valid for three years and is awarded to the facility, not a person. Review the Environmental Facility Certification requirements here.
