The B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Group

B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Group

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A "One Stop Shop" for all your horticultural education and training needs. We provide expert led, flexible, accredited horticultural training, a blend of practical skills and academic excellence.

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RHS Approved Centres in the Midlands and Oxfordshire

Welcome to B.E.S.T. in Horticulture, delivering RHS theory and practical courses, City & Guilds NPTC Certificate of Competence qualifications, industry training, Masterclasses and other useful courses.

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90% Exam success!

in the RHS Level 2 and 3 theory exams in February and June 2026, the pass rate for BEST’s learners was over 90%. Well done to all of you!

Flexible study

You can start distance learning – for RHS and other theory qualifications – at any time.

Click on the links below for details of our courses, or Download our 2026 course brochure today!

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Come to one of our centres where we provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.

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Hands-on Practical Courses
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RHS Theory Courses
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RHS Practical Courses
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C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses
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Short Courses
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Correspondence student, 2018
It has been a pleasure to work with B.E.S.T., each stage has been well managed from enrollment to sitting the exam, with excellent support from my Tutor Jenny.
online student, 2018
I am pleased to say that I passed the Plant Taxonomy exam with a commendation (75%) and got a pass (62.5%) in the Plant Health…I would just like to say your course material is excellent and the revision booklets invaluable.
online student, 2019
I thought I'd let you know I passed all 8 of the L2, 2 with commendation, after signing up for the online course in March. Thanks to all at BEST especially Natasha my tutor!
Julie Penny
Brilliant tutors with a wealth of horticultural knowledge and experience. I studied at the North Moreton site which is one of the tutors gardens with veg plots at the rear for students to use. Would thoroughly recommend both the practical and blended or online courses with great resources available for study.
Level 3 Practical student, 2018
As we are approaching our final lesson at North Moreton I would like to express my thanks to BEST for the programme which has provided me with tools and knowledge that I am utilizing at University College, the support has been fabulous and I look forward to doing courses again personally in the future.
Level 3 distance learner, 2024
Thanks to Jenny's expert teaching and the high-quality course materials, I was able to pass the exam on my first attempt—something I’m really proud of! I’d highly recommend this training company to anyone looking to prepare for an exam or advance their skills. They really go above and beyond to make sure you succeed.
correspondence student, 2018
I must say I'm really enjoying this course. The materials are absolutely fantastic. I'm actually looking forward to the exams!
online student, 2017
Thank you to you all there for your support and great notes and information. When you are learning online, its crucial that the notes are clear and well explained as you are teaching yourself as well as revising it. BEST's notes are very good and the revision booklet has been a great help too.
online learner, 2017
Two commendations, clearly the quality of the distance provider!

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