Develop a career in Horticulture

The horticultural courses & qualifications we offer will provide you with the skills & knowledge you need for a successful career.

Distance Learning Courses

Blended Learning Courses

Blended Learning is a combination of distance learning, practical teaching and assessment. The practical aspects are taught online, with formal assessments at our Ryton Centre in line with the awarding body requirements.

It is an excellent way of gaining a valuable qualification, studying when it suits you.

It is most suitable for experienced home gardeners, or anyone in the industry looking to validate their knowledge with a qualification.

It is not suitable for complete beginners or for anyone who does not have access to a garden or allotment, because it does require a high level of preparation and practice at home or work, using the videos, powerpoints and step-by-step notes provided for the tasks which make up the RHS qualifications.

Study: You can start online study at any time during the year, and begin to practise the tasks.

Assessment: Then sign up for assessment days when you are ready.

For level 2 there are six Saturdays, spaced through the year to cover all the seasonal elements (for dates and prices, see the leaflet below)

For level 3 there are three full weekends in February, July and October.

Face to Face delivery

Students attend centres to receive tuition & practical teaching in the conventional manner. We offer this in Oxfordshire and at Ryton Gardens near Coventry.

Bespoke & Specialist Training

We offer a range of courses that are designed to cover specific areas of horticultural interest at different levels, from masterclasses in horticultural techniques such as propagation or lawncare to City and Guilds machinery certifications.

We can also deliver supervision and management training, and design bespoke courses specifically to cater to your needs...