Professional Horticulture Courses


Horticulture qualifications for a career in horticulture.
Gain skills and knowledge in horticulture with practical experience based courses supported by leading horticulture professionals. We provide more study choices, flexibility and great service.

  
Advanced Certificate in Applied Horticulture

Gain the skills in horticulture to run a business or build a career. This course is an excellent starting point for a career change or a school leaver wanting t...

9 modules
900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Horticultural Management

Join the management team in horticulture. This course covers science and management - across all horticulture sectors. Advance your horticulture career to a hig...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Horticultural Science

Learn the application of science in horticulture. Understand plant science - botany, chemistry and plant identification skills. Apply your passion for science a...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Horticulture

Gain a strong foundation in horticulture plus the skills to work more efficiently and increase productivity. A versatile course -choose from 3 streams - crops, ...

900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Professional Horticulture

Learn the application of horticulture across many sectors - without locking into just one. Understand techniques and science needed for a sustainable and diver...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Botany I (Plant Physiology And Taxonomy)

Study botany and learn about plant physiology (how they grow and flower) and taxonomy (the naming system). This course is relevant to botanists, scientists, hor...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Certificate in Horticulture

Learn the techniques, science and plant knowledge underpinning all horticulture industry sectors; then gain specialised training in your chosen sector.

16 lessons
700 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Horticulture (Grounds Management)

Learn to professionally manage gardens and landscapes.This course prepares you for work as a groundskeeper - in gardens, parks, school grounds, sports grounds, ...

700 hours
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Certificate in Horticulture (Plant Protection)

Study horticulture, plant health care and plant protection methods for a career, or business in plant care and pest management in a variety of horticulture sect...

700 hours
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Foundation Certificate in Garden Planning and Development Level 3

A fast track certificate to build on prior learning or experience. 200 hours covers planning, construction and planting for gardens. Advance your career or busi...

15 lessons
200 hours
Foundation Certificate
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Foundation Certificate in Horticulture

A fast track online course to start working in horticulture across industry sectors. Gain knowledge of essential horticultural principles and practices and pra...

10 lessons
120 hours
Foundation Certificate
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Foundation Certificate in Plant Growth for Horticulture Level 2

Fast track your career into horticulture with this entry level, yet highly detailed, certificate. Learn the fundamentals of plant identification, soils & nutrit...

10 lessons
150 hours
Foundation Certificate
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Foundation Certificate in Plant Growth for Horticulture Level 3

Build on your horticultural knowledge and experience with this fast track, comprehensive, 200 hour certificate level course. Covers plant taxonomy, structure, f...

15 lessons
200 hours
Foundation Certificate
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Foundation Certificate in Residential Garden Planning and Care Level 2

Start a career in landscaping with this fast track entry level certificate - covering residential garden planning and care (including vegetable gardens), landsc...

10 lessons
150 hours
Foundation Certificate
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Specialist Award in Horticulture

Professional development qualification. Build on an existing foundation (study or experience); build specialised knowledge within a chosen sector of horticulture.

5 modules
500 hours
Specialist Award
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The flexibility of Distance education provided an opportunity to explore and prepare for a new career while still working full time.

ACS course’s structure allowed me to custom-fit a qualification that complemented my background, experience and specific interest in garden design.
I enjoyed all my studies, particularly the Set Tasks and Assignments which were practical and in-depth. They required getting out and about in the neighbourhood, looking at gardens, landscaping features, talking to people, taking my digital camera, identifying plants over 350 plant varieties etc. Some of my favourite lessons were Native Trees, Landscape Construction and Cottage Garden design.

The main difference between my experience of studying at University and studying with ACS is that at University you're basically regurgitating textbooks. In contrast ACS assignments can be quite involved requiring hands-on application of principles, creative thinking and analysis.

- Dennis - Australia

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