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1 hour
All levels
Accredited by CPDQE
Grasp the basics of garden design and planning principles.
Explore various garden styles and components.
Understand the role of a garden designer in creating sustainable spaces.
Master planting techniques and maintenance for garden longevity.
Develop skills in assessing soil, managing drains, and choosing plants.
Our Garden Design & Planning course offers an in-depth exploration into the world of garden aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re looking to start a career in garden design or simply want to enhance your own outdoor space, this course covers all the essential aspects.
Starting with “Introduction to Garden Design,” you’ll gain a solid foundation in the principles that make a garden both functional and beautiful. Moving forward, “Principles of Gardening” and “Components of Garden” delve into the various elements that come together to create a cohesive garden design.
As the course progresses, you’ll explore different “Garden Styles,” learning how to apply these styles in various settings. The “Role of Garden Designer” module provides insights into the professional aspects of garden design, including client interaction and project management.
“Making a Garden” and “Planting Techniques” are hands-on modules where you’ll learn the practical aspects of bringing a garden design to life. This is complemented by “Aftercare and Maintenance,” ensuring that you can maintain the beauty and health of the garden long-term.
This course is CPDQE accredited, which serves as an impactful mechanism for skill enhancement.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) stands as a crucial, widely acknowledged method that aids individuals, organisations, and entire industries in staying current with their skills and knowledge.
CPD not only facilitates the elevation of global standards and benchmarks, aligning with the growing forces of globalisation and consumer expectations but also transforms learning into a deliberate and proactive process. It motivates professionals to uphold a consistently high level of performance and demonstrates their unwavering commitment to a specific job role or profession.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Principles of Garden Design
Module 02: Garden Styles
Module 03: Creating a Garden
Module 04: Planting Techniques
Module 05: Nurturing and Tending
Module 06: Creating a Site Plan
Module 07: Designing Boundaries
Module 08: Assessing Soil
Module 09: Design Consideration & Layouts
Module 10: Understanding Plants, Lighting, and Heating
Module 11: Recommended Materials for Your Garden
Module 12: Applying Colours
Module 13: The Cost-Effectiveness of Growing a Garden
Module 14: Starting a Garden Design Business
Yes, we offer free PDF Certificate upon course completion. Here is an example certificate that you will get after completing your course.
Yes, this course is accredited by CPDQE.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a practice embraced by countless individuals across diverse industries and professions. Typically, professional organisations and institutes mandate CPD requirements, often specifying a specific number of annual CPD training hours.
In recent decades, the dedication to CPD has transcended the confines of traditional sectors and UK-based institutions, gaining global recognition and acceptance.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) stands as a crucial, widely acknowledged method that aids individuals, organisations, and entire industries in staying current with their skills and knowledge.
CPD not only facilitates the elevation of global standards and benchmarks, aligning with the growing forces of globalisation and consumer expectations but also transforms learning into a deliberate and proactive process. It motivates professionals to uphold a consistently high level of performance and demonstrates their unwavering commitment to a specific job role or profession.
The majority of institutions and professional organisations establish Continuing Professional Development (CPD) goals, typically on an annual basis. These objectives are determined by accumulating CPD activities, which include participating in training courses, eLearning programs, events, and other structured learning experiences.
Most professional bodies employ CPD hours as their primary metric, and when CPD points or credits are utilised, they are typically in a direct 1:1 correlation with CPD hours. In simpler terms, one CPD point equates to one CPD hour.