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Herbs Courses

Aromatherapy Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

A great course for anyone wishing to learn more about the safe use of aromatherapy essential oils for healing and relaxation. This course provides an introduction to the safe use of Aromatherapy oils.

Essential oils are the backbone of Aromatherapy. Their effectiveness is dependant on their safe and proper use, as well as on the quality of the oil used. Oils work in a much more subtle way than many commercially prepared products and in many situations are more suitable for preventative treatment rather than cure.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Aromatherapy

Certificate In Herbs Duration icon 600 hours Qualification icon Certificate

STUDY Herb farming, herb garden design, uses of herbs, herb farm management, marketing and value adding are just some of the aspects of herb growing covered in this course.

A truly unique and informative professional course. It is hard to find a course that covers it all, this one is streets ahead of the rest on offer.

 

 

  “Love the magic of herbs? Then this is the course to start you in your herb career – it will enable you to consider opening a herb farm, or working in this exciting and field. A great course that will challenge you to expand your knowledge and become a true expert.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS Tutor.

This course has been operating for years and is designed for people who are involved, or wanting to become involved in the business of herbs. It covers less horticulture and focused more strongly on herbs than the Certificate  in Horticulture - Herbs. This course is more appropriate for the small business operator who not only grows herbs but also harvests and value adds (eg. perhaps producing herb products).

 

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

Use the link below ('read more') to view more comprehensive details of this course. 


Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Certificate In Herbs

Certificate In Horticulture (Herbs) Duration icon 600 hours Qualification icon Certificate

Study the Certificate in Horticulture (herbs) to learn the basics of horticulture in the first half of the course and moves on to herb growing in the second half. This allows you to extend your prospects - the general horticulture knowledge gained gives you greater work opportunities in the various horticulture industry sectors. This is an excellent backstop to gain experience or extra income whilst you set up your herb business.

Herbs are nature's therapy. They can make our foods more delicious, our skin more beautiful, our bodies healthier, and our minds happier. In this excellent course, you will learn how to grow herbs, harvest and use herbs for commercial purposed, crafts, cooking, therapies and personal enjoyment. And even more, your ability to successful work with herbs will be based on solid training in horticulture.

“Learn to grow plants first! This may sound simple but in reality a herb is a plant like any other, and to be truly successful in this field you will need the general horticultural knowledge offered through this terrific course. The second half of the course focuses on the diverse aspects of herb growing from medicine to farming. A wonderful course in an exciting field.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS Tutor.

Accredited through International Accreditation & Recognition Council  


Use the link below ('read more') to view more comprehensive details of this course.

 
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Certificate In Horticulture (Herbs)

Culinary Herbs Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Learn how to identify and successfully grow dozens of common and uncommon edible herbs. Develop your skills and experience the delights of cooking adventurous new recipes with herbs. Learn drying and other methods of preserving the flavour (eg. herb oils, salts, vinegars).
Eight lessons as follows cover common and less common herbs used for cooking. It will begin your passion for trying new things and you wont look back once you discover how many floavour there are!
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Culinary Herbs

Herb Culture Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 12 lessons

Work on a Herb Farm, Nursery or in a Herb Shop
This is designed to develop a solid grounding in herb growing and the herb industry. An average student can complete this in around 100 hrs (Though you may take longer if you wish to get the most from the experience... it is not a light weight course by any means!).

Half of the course deals with general herb culture, including identification, soils, mulching, feeding, watering, propagation, pest & disease control, harvest, storage, processing, companion planting, nursery management and herb farming. The remainder of the course involves detailed studies of major groups of herbs such as: mints, thymes, lavenders, scented geraniums, garlic, roses, artemisias and parsley.


Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Herb Culture

Herbs (Basic Course) Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 6 lessons

Learn how to use herbs - a great course for beginners!

Over six lessons, learn about: 

  • The history of herbs
  • Herb use
  • Herb culture
  • Identification of the major herbs
  • The basics of Horticulture: soil, plant nutrition and plant genus and species. 

Work at your own pace, and complete the course in 60 - 100 hours.

It has an emphasis on growing and using herbs as a hobby. Thirty different herbs are studied in detail and a systematic method of identifying herbs is emphasised.

 

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Herbs (Basic Course)

Lavender Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 10 lessons

For the lavender enthusiast, or anyone interested in starting commercial lavender production.
Lavender has been a popular cultivated plant for many centuries and is perhaps the most common, and certainly one of the most versatile herbs you could ever consider growing. It can be grown as a shrub, a tub plant or a hedge; you can keep it cut low or let it grow to over a metre tall, depending on the species. The flowers and leaves can be used for medicinal, craft, cosmetic and even culinary purposes.  It is sold as ‘bunched lavender’, stripped flowers for crafts and distilled for its essential oil – making it a profitable commodity world-wide.
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Lavender

Medicinal Herbs Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Distance Education Course -Introduction to Medicinal Herbs

  • -Discover the medicinal properties of herbs
  • -Learn to identify and grow medicinal herbs
  • -Study the way herbs can be used to create medicinal products

This course provides an excellent foundation for developing a sound knowledge of medicinal herbs. Medicinal herbs are the oldest known remedy for healing problems that can possibly be fixed with a simple remedy.

Many plants or plant combinations are poisonous. For this reason, it is essential that before using an herb, you are able to POSITIVELY identify it.

Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence This course can be studied Online Online This course can be studied through E-Learning E-Learning Read more & enrol: Medicinal Herbs

Scented Plants Duration icon 100 hours Qualification icon Statement of Attainment Lessons icon 8 lessons

Learn about Fragrant Plants! Short course by distance education!

Know what plants to choose to create a fragrant garden, or build your knowledge for business purposes. This course will teach you about:
* Soil types, pests and diseases
* greenhouse growing
* marketing
* plant health... and much more!
Learning methods available: This course can be studied via Correspondence Correspondence Read more & enrol: Scented Plants
 

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