General Horticulture Courses

Horticulture and gardening courses for careers or special interest development in horticulture.

Gain skills and knowledge in horticulture with very practical experience based courses supported by leading horticulture professionals. We provide more study choices, flexibility and great service. We have over 160 gardening and horticulture courses taught by our team of internationally renowned horticulturists.

Course Name	Components	Duration	Type
Advanced Certificate in Applied Horticulture Study this broad based horticultural study program and gain a solid foundation on which to base a number of positions in the varied horticulture industry. Learn from highly qualified and experienced tutors, and study from anywhere in the world. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture A flexible and extensive amenity horticulture course. Ideal for those wishing to pursue a career working in gardens, parks, urban landscaping, arboriculture, turf care or commercial horticulture settings. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Parks & Gardens Management Study parks management to work as a parks supervisor, sports ground curator, golf course superintendent or public open space administrator or manager. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Parks & Leisure (Horticulture) Gain confidence, skills and knowledge to work in the management and development of recreation and park facilities and services. Work towards a career in parks, gardens, grounds and commercial horticulture settings. 9 modules 900 hours Advanced Certificate	9 modules	900 hours	Advanced Certificate
Amenity Horticulture I Amenity Horticulture looks at growing plants for recreational or ornamental purposes. Study this course online via distance education. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Amenity Horticulture II Plan, design and manage grounds used for recreation facilities. Study from home, online or via correspondence. Learn about managing budgets, managing human resources and managing material resources. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Certificate in Horticulture (Ornamental Horticulture) Learn practical garden & horticulture skills.. Propagate & cultivate hundreds of different ornamental plants -science & plant knowledge beyond most other courses. Improve your long term career & employment prospects. 700 hours Certificate		700 hours	Certificate
Garden Maintenance Be a professional gardener: Learn how to operate an efficient garden maintenance business: lawn mowing, lawn repair, renovation, pruning, spraying pesticides, soil care, fertilising, replacing plants, tree Care. Study with trained professionals. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticultural Marketing Horticultural Marketing Course for horticultural managers and businessmen. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticultural Research I Study a foundation subject to learn basic research skills for horticulture, amenity and cropping; for better business or to work in scientific enterprises. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticultural Research II This course will further develop your ability to research and present a critical, written and numerical assessment of information related to social, technological, environmental and economic issues that impact on Horticulture today. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticultural Resource Management Learn how to manage a horticulture business or enterprise, such as a nursery, park, garden, orchard, farm, or landscape business. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticultural Therapy Be a Horticultural Therapist: Horticultural Therapy stimulates the elderly, engages the disengaged, helps in recovery from injury, improves mental health and educates children. Our teachers include horticulturists, psychologists and health experts. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticulture I Learn horticulture at home, studying online or by distance education, foundations of horticulture, plant science, plant identification, soils, weeds, pest control, landscaping, turf, propagation and arboriculture. 13 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	13 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticulture II (Plant Knowledge) Become a Plant Expert: Learning to identify plants is as important as knowing how to grow them. Identify shrubs, trees, plants; learn the taxonomy of plant identification and how to grow different plants via online study. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Horticulture III (Plant Health) Learn about plant pests and diseases: identify pest and disease problems, and learn how to treat plant health problems. An online study program with lots of practical components. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Irrigation (Gardens) Understand Garden Irrigation Systems: Learn about watering systems and equipment and how to irrigate plants effectively and efficiently. Through distance or online education. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Irrigation Management An advanced level course for people with some existing irrigation knowledge. Learn to water plants more efficiently. Develop skills in monitoring systems and calculating water needs. Ideal for commercial and private landscapes and production horticulture. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Managing Notable Gardens Learn to manage heritage and significant gardens. A great professional development course for parks managers, landscapers, superintendents and curators. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Nature Park Management I Learn management skills for national parks, nature reserves, botanical reserves, wilderness areas, wildlife reserves; understand the basic ecological principles of nature park management. Expert tutors guide you through this course. 12 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	12 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Nature Park Management II Expand your expertise in managing nature parks! Improve your plant skills. Learn how to create and maintain natural ecosystems, and lots more! 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Operational Business Management I (Horticulture) Study operational business management at home to learn financial and marketing strategies of managing a horticultural business or enterprise. 9 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	9 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Operational Business Management II (Horticulture) Study the management of horticultural enterprises learning by distance education about legal and staff management for horticultural, parks or crop production businesses. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Organic Plant Culture Study organic plant growing and learn how to grow a sustainable eco-garden. Organics is the way of the future - save the environment and also grow healthy food and gardens. Learn the practice as well as the theory behind organic plant culture! 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Plant Pathology Study plant pathology at home. Develop your understanding of all types of plant diseases. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Plant Protection Study pest and disease control - Horticultural Correspondence College 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Practical Horticulture 1 Study practical horticultural skills and techniques to learn better horticultural practices for garden maintenance, nursery work, landscaping, crop production or other areas of horticultural work. 10 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	10 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Practical Horticulture 2 Learn practical horticulture -100 hour online course to. enhance your skills, business and work prospects. 11 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	11 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Soil Management (Horticulture) Soil Management: Learn why good soil management is the basis of successful horticulture. Understand the physical chemical processes in soils and how to decide on soil treatments. 8 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	8 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment
Weed Control Weed Identification and Control - Horticultural Correspondence College - expert tutors; get a job, improve a business. 7 lessons 100 hours Statement of Attainment	7 lessons	100 hours	Statement of Attainment

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