8 HOURS TCEQ-APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Estimating & Bidding Profitably

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$185 • Self-Paced Online Course

The skills in this course protect your business. Every estimating mistake costs real money. Every bid that goes out without a solid pricing structure costs a margin you will never recover. This course corrects that.

Winning irrigation work consistently requires more than the ability to install it correctly. It requires understanding your costs with numerical precision, knowing exactly how to price a job without leaving money behind or pricing yourself out of it, and presenting a proposal that clients choose over every competitor. This course delivers the full business framework of estimating and bidding for landscape irrigation contractors — from foundational cost accounting through proposal development, marketing strategy, and the mechanics of closing the sale.

Built from real field and consulting experience rather than textbook theory, every concept in this course connects directly to a decision you will face when the next request for a quote lands in your inbox. The irrigators who complete this course consistently describe the same outcome: a sharper, more defensible number every time they price a job, and the confidence to stand behind it.

What You Will Learn:

  • Cost accounting fundamentals specifically applied to irrigation contracting
  • Definitions and professional terminology used throughout the estimating and bidding process
  • Multiple estimating methodologies and the correct contexts for each approach
  • How to calculate an accurate, defensible price on every type of irrigation job
  • Cost reduction strategies that protect your profit without sacrificing quality
  • How to prepare a complete, professional proposal that positions you as the credible choice
  • The strategic distinction between marketing and selling — and why confusing the two costs contractors jobs
  • How to market your irrigation business to attract the clients worth working for
  • How to sell your proposal effectively and convert prospects into signed agreements
  • Your single largest competitor in the irrigation market — and the concrete strategy for beating them every time

Technical Requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) and Microsoft Excel (XLS) recommended. Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge on Windows and Mac. Certificate of Completion issued upon finishing.

CEU Requirement Note

To receive 8 hours of TCEQ CEU credit, you must hold a valid Texas Irrigator, Irrigation Technician, or Irrigation Inspector license. You must navigate each module and pass the end-of-module quiz with a score of 70 or better. CEU credit cannot be repeated within the same 3-year renewal cycle — it may be repeated in future cycles.

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Become a Licensed Irrigator in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to start your journey toward becoming a licensed irrigator in Texas? Or perhaps you need Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to renew your license? Whether you’re focused on improving your skills in design, estimating, sales, or operations management, this guide has you covered.

WHAT You Need to Get Your Irrigator License

To become a licensed irrigator in Texas, you’ll need to complete a Landscape Irrigator Licensing Course approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This course is a mandatory prerequisite to qualify for the Licensing Exam.

Once licensed, you’ll need to renew your certification every three years by completing 24 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through TCEQ-approved courses.

Learn more about our licensing and CEU courses here

WHEN to Begin the Licensing Process

Start today! Here’s the recommended process:

  1. Take the Licensing Course. Begin with a TCEQ-approved course to gain the foundational knowledge required for the exam. Visit the TCEQ website at www.tceq.texas.gov.
  2. Apply for the Exam. Submit your application online for either the Licensed Irrigator Exam or the Irrigation Technician Exam via the TCEQ website. Ensure your application is complete and accurate, including a criminal background check and the exam fee.

    Access the TCEQ Licensing Application Portal
  3. Prepare for the Exam. Spend a week in the class and allow 3–4 weeks for processing time.

View the State Licensing Exam Schedule

WHO Offers These Courses

Find TCEQ-approved course providers to help you prepare for the licensing exam or earn CEUs for renewal at www.tceq.texas.gov and click on licenses > training courses.

Browse a list of approved course providers here

Start your journey today and take the first step toward a rewarding career as a licensed irrigator in Texas!

Once licensed, remember to come back here for the continuing education credits you will need to maintain your license