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2025 Certified Garden Center Training Program

Proven Winners Certified Garden Centers


At Proven Winners®, plants aren't the only thing we're committed to growing. We’re also dedicated to growing your business by increasing your knowledge of Proven Winners plants, products and consumer trends. We understand the crucial role garden centers and their employees play in providing information and advice to people who love to garden. That’s why we’ve developed the Proven Winners Certified Garden Center Training Program – an ongoing partnership that offers the opportunity to learn more about our plants while building your employees' confidence to sell Proven Winners.

Why Certify? Certified FAQ

 
Current 2025 Season Participation in Connect+® and Certification Programs

 

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3 Simple Steps - Get Started Today! 

 

Manager Step-By-Step Video Instructions Download the Manager Step-By-Step PDF Instructions 

 

    1. Download the manager instructions and employee how-to form 
      Log in       and Enroll in Connect+ 
      The 2025 Certified Training Program is part of the Proven Winners Connect+ marketing program. But Connect+ has more to offer than just certification. There are four levels of marketing/advertising services aimed at making your life easier. Check out the benefits and enroll in the level that works best for your garden center. 

    2. Complete Manager Setup
      Add your store location(s), list the number of employees who will complete the training and choose your rewards.

    3. Use One of the Three Methods to Complete Training

      Individual Training

      Individuals can watch the online video at home or at work and then answer the questionnaire online. All you need is a questionnaire key from your store manager.

       

      Download individual employee instructions

      Help me find my employee Certified test keys

      Watch video and answer the questionnaire online 

       

      		 

      Group Training

      A group of employees can watch the online video together, then answer the questionnaires and send them to Proven Winners via fax, email or mail. This method is great for large groups, stores with multiple locations or those with limited internet access. If you need a flash drive with the video and forms text/call Karin at
      815-991-9685.

       

      Download group training package

      Watch the video and answer the questionnaire together 

      		 

      Offline Training

      All employees can read through the script and see the graphics from the video, then answer the questionnaire and mail it to Proven Winners. This method is great for companies without easy internet access.

      Download video script    
      Download employee training package

      Proven Winners Members, Broker Reps, Students, Growers, Media and other Interested Parties

      Individuals who are not associated with an IGC can watch the online video but do not need to answer the questionnaire.

      If you are NOT an IGC  
      watch the video here 



Help me submit my pizza/donation voucher:

  1. Log In
  2. Go to My Locations
  3. Locate the correct location in your list of retail locations 
    (Zo's Garden Center)
  4. In the Certification box for your location, click
    Get Resources - Submit Pizza Rebate 
  5. Click Submit Pizza Rebate for Reimbursement or Donate Pizza Party Rebate to Charity
Have more questions about our Certified program? 
Email Karin or text/call 1-815-991-9685 and we will be happy to help!
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