Level 1: Foundations
Issued to
Deborah Latham
Want to report a typo or a mistake?
Credential Verification
Issue date: March 20, 2026
ID: 64cf260f-c7b8-44c7-a2c7-af863bafef63
Issued by
LeanScaper
LeanScaper Trains and Certifies experienced Landscape Professionals to operate following Lean methods by applying the LeanScaper OS, deploy systems, and drive clarity, accountability, profitability, and growth.
Type
Certification
Level
Foundational
Format
Online
Duration
6 hours
Price
Free
Description
The LeanScaper Mergers & Acquisitions Foundations (Certified Value Multiplier) Certification validates that the holder has demonstrated a practical understanding of enterprise value, valuation drivers, and how landscape companies are evaluated by buyers. It reflects the ability to assess a business through a capital lens, identify valuation gaps, and understand the structural, financial, and operational requirements needed to build a more transferable enterprise asset.
Skills
Enterprise Value Fundamentals
Mergers and Acquisitions Foundations
Valuation Drivers and Multiples
Adjusted EBITDA and Financial Readiness
Deal Process and Diligence Readiness
Buyer Lens and Capital Readiness
Platform Company Development
Owner Dependence Reduction
Reporting Visibility and Systems Maturity
Enterprise Value Gap Analysis
Earning Criteria
Participation
Mergers & Acquisitions Foundations Session Participation
Assignment
Enterprise Value Diagnostic Completed (LeanScaper AI Agent Run) Completed the full AI-guided enterprise value assessment
Assignment
Enterprise Readiness Snapshot Generated Saved LeanDoc summarizing valuation, risks, and readiness
Assignment
Valuation Gap Identification Identified and documented top 3 valuation gaps
Assignment
Owner Dependence Assessment Completed Identified key owner-dependent functions impacting transferability
Assignment
Capital Readiness Risk Review Identified key risks a buyer would flag during diligence
Assignment
5-Year Enterprise Value Plan Drafted Defined target EBITDA, multiple, and enterprise value goal