Grow your skills with our online certificate
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- Seed saving Soil Wildlife gardening
Whether you’re seeking to enhance your career prospects or refine your skills, this certificate provides a solid foundation in sustainable horticulture.
Led by expert horticulturist Chris Collins DHE. MSc dip. MCI Hort. FCGI. you will work through a series of self-guided online modules that cover the key principles and practical approaches to organic growing. You’ll also have access to three seasonal webinars, led by Chris, giving you the chance to meet fellow learners and discuss course content with our expert instructors.
The certificate is delivered online, offering a flexible approach to study. You can learn at your own pace, revisit materials as needed with 12-month access and fit your studies around other commitments. By the end, you’ll have developed a broader understanding of organic growing and the confidence to put your learning into practice.
Certificate structure & learning outcomes
| Module | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|
| The Principles of organic gardening | Understand the principles and benefits of organic growing. |
| Soil health | Develop a best practice, sustainable approach to improving your soil health and learn how to apply effective composting techniques. |
| Planning your growing space | Apply effective techniques to manage and plan a productive organic growing space, including assessing your space, plant choice, key planning skills, and propagation techniques. |
| Encouraging biodiversity | Understand the benefits and best approach to building a healthy biodiverse space including, what to grow, creating habitats, recognising pests & diseases and how to manage them organically. |
| Introduction to Seed Saving | Learn skills from our Heritage Seed Library team to enable you to confidently save your own seed to propagate your growing space. |
| Extending the growing season | Learn how to maximise the health and productivity of your growing space all year round. |
Why choose us? 🔗
- The UK’s leading experts in organic growing
- Recognised and credible organisation with a trusted reputation
- Our team brings years of horticultural experience and in-depth knowledge
- Easy to follow modules
- Dedicated expert tuition
- Flexible online format that fits around you
- Expand your career opportunities
"It's certainly the most easy to follow and practical advice that I've come across so far and I'm pleased that everything is explained well but also has an emphasis on the research."
How much does it cost & what's included?
| User | Cost (inc.VAT) |
|---|---|
| Standard price | £360 |
| Member price (-£39 membership fee) | £321 |
