Garden Design Professional Diploma

The Diploma in Professional Garden Design provides a fantastic introduction to the subject with no previous qualifications necessary. This course is studied online and is fully accredited by the British government.

Who is this course for?

• This course is ideal for all students who are passionate about Gardening and Garden Design, even if they have no previous qualifications.
• The course is equivalent to a British A level and offers successful Diploma students a guaranteed place on to the Bachelor of Arts Design for Outdoor Living degree programme.
• This course is suitable for students that are looking to start their own business, change career, or simply enhance their creativity.

What will I learn?
Units include:

• The History of Garden Design 
• Presentation Techniques
• Components of Garden Design
• Understanding Plants 
• Hard Landscaping 
• Professional Practice for Garden Design

How will I benefit from taking this course?
On completion of this course students will be able to:

• Start their own Garden Design or Landscaping business 
• Start a career in a design practice
• Progress to the Bachelor of Arts degree for Outdoor Living 
• Complete a home garden design project as a hobby

How will I be assessed?

• No exams! Your personal tutor will assess your assignments.
• The course is delivered through online study that is accessed through our online learning platform - Virtual Learning ;This allows students to access all course materials, contact tutors and share ideas with other students through an online community.

Entry requirements:

• There are no specific academic requirements, just a keen interest and passion in Gardening & Garden Design.
• Students are required to have a good level and understanding of written English.

We take accreditation very seriously. Our Diploma courses are accredited by Aim Awards and recognised by the UK government and throughout the world, including the UAE and MENA region (equivalent to a British A-level).

Our KHDA permit number is 62117 and we are licensed under The Progression Agency in Dubai Knowledge Park. It is important to check before doing any course if the education provider has a KHDA permit number.