Foundation Diploma in Plant Varieties

Online qualification in Plant Varieties - become a plant professional

Many people work with plants, but never really get to know them well. Some are gardeners, others may be planners, architects, engineers, developers, builders, fertiliser salesmen or something else.

Being able to identify and successfully work with thousands of different plants is and always has been a valued attribute.

This course can help you be that type of plantsman.

Modules

Note that each module in the Foundation Diploma in Plant Varieties is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

Plants are critical to human existence.

They provide much of our food, fuel, building materials, pharmaceuticals and other needs. They are an integral part of our environment, having a profound effect on both our physical and psychological well being.

Around one third or more of all plants in cultivation can contain toxic chemicals.  If we incorrectly identify plants, we will use plants inappropriately, and that can have a dramatic and often very negative effect upon what we are trying to achieve with those plants. 

Accurate plant identification is a skill which should be an absolute necessity for anyone working in horticulture. Taxonomy is the practice and science used to classify organisms, and in our case plants, through identification, description and nomenclature. To attempt to select, grow and use any plants, in any context, without taxonomic skill is at best fool hardy, and at worst outright dangerous.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone with a passion for plants - amateur or professional.
• An entry level course for a career.
• A foundation for developing entrepreneurial business interests with plants.
• Professional Development for Gardeners, Horticulturists, Biologists, Environmentalists and Agriculturists.
• Staff training for employees working in plant nurseries, gardens, parks or amenity horticulture.

You can enrol today

The Foundation Diploma In Plant Varieties is studied by distance learning. You can start at any time and will benefit from excellent support from our highly knowledgeable Horticulture Tutors.

If you have any questions, contact us on (UK) 01384 442752, or (International) +44 (0) 1384 442752, or use our FREE COURSE ADVICE SERVICE.