Online Course · Horticulture

Turn Your Passion for Plants Into a Career in Horticulture

If your garden is where the weekend goes, this course takes it further. You cover soil, propagation, pests, greenhouses and growing at scale. It is built for people who love growing things.

From $29per week
12 Monthscourse access
200 hoursof study, roughly
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaHorticulture
Course Access12 Months
Study HoursAbout 200 hours
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
AssessmentNo exams
PaymentsFrom $29 per week
Comes with
  • Course access around the clock
  • Unlimited tutor support
  • CPD credits included
  • Career Centre access
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Grow Things On Purpose

Guesswork gets expensive in a garden. Botany, soil science and plant health turn instinct into method.

Make It Pay Its Way

Crop production, greenhouses and post-harvest handling are all here. That is the difference between a hobby and a nursery.

Study In The Off Season

You get 12 months of access, around the clock. Study on wet days and get back outside on dry ones.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Nurseries, councils, community gardens and growers all need people who understand plants. The work runs outdoors and hands-on, with early starts and seasons that set the pace.

Nursery Assistant Manager

Help run a production nursery. Propagation and plant health knowledge carry the role.

Sustainability Program Aide

Support green programs for a council or group. Sustainable practice is the base.

Community Outreach Horticulturist

Run community garden projects and teach growing. Explaining simply matters.

Plant Sales Support Specialist

Advise customers on what to plant and why. Plant knowledge sells better than a label.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Three certificates, from garden basics through to horticulture science.

01
Essential Horticulture Skills
The groundwork every grower needs.
Botany and Plant Biology
Soil Health and Regeneration
Water and Irrigation Techniques
Sustainable Gardening
Pest and Disease Management
Organic Gardening
Greenhouse Management
Tools, Machinery, and Safety
02
Horticulture Practices
Growing for a purpose, indoors and out.
Plant Physiology
Climate and Environment
Crop Production
Indoor Plant Cultivation
Post-Harvest Handling
Native Plant Conservation
Community Gardening
Advanced Propagation Techniques
03
Horticulture Science
The technical end, in plain language.
Smart Farming Technologies
Soil and Nutrient Management
Hydroponics and Aquaponics
Impact of Climate Change
Plant Pathology
Sustainable Pest Control
Innovations and Genetics
Environmental Sustainability
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Botany and soil, the science under the garden
  • Propagation, basic through advanced
  • Crop and greenhouse, growing at scale
  • Hydroponics, and aquaponics

As a Student

  • 12 months access, study around the clock
  • No exams, work through at your pace
  • Tutor support, phone and email
  • Career coaching, CV, LinkedIn and interviews
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things that go beyond the backyard.

01
Soil Comes First

Soil health, regeneration and nutrient management run through the course. Everything above ground depends on it.

02
Modern Growing Methods

Hydroponics, aquaponics and smart farming get their own modules. Growing has changed, and the course keeps up.

03
Native And Sustainable

Native plant conservation, organic gardening and sustainable pest control are covered. Climate impact has its own module.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Achievement

Three certificates in one course, plus CPD credits

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued by the college once you finish the course.

CPD Credits

Continuing professional development credits count toward your record.

A Credential To Share

A SEEK Pass credential comes with your certificate, ready for SEEK.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Send An Enquiry

Tell us the course and when suits for a call.

Step two

Talk It Over

A course advisor answers questions on content and pace.

Step three

Sort The Payments

Pay upfront or use a weekly plan.

Step four

Get Growing

Enrol and log in. No intake date to wait for.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $29 / week
Pay upfront, or use a flexible plan with weekly payments.
Flexible payment plan
Pay upfront if you prefer
10-day money back guarantee
Fees are quoted plus GST
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need gardening experience?

No experience is needed. The course opens with botany and soil, so beginners start on solid ground.

How long does it take?

You get 12 months of access, about 200 hours of work. Course access runs around the clock.

Is it practical or theory?

The study is online, so the practice happens in your own garden or workplace. Most people apply each module as they go.

Does it cover growing food?

Yes. Crop production, post-harvest handling, hydroponics and aquaponics are all included.

Will it help me start a garden business?

It gives you the plant and soil side, which is the part clients pay for. Business setup, quoting and insurance sit outside this course.

Is this course accredited?

It carries industry accreditation with IARC, ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and earns CPD credits. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, and the college is not an RTO. In horticulture work, what you can grow and diagnose tends to matter most.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. A 10-day money back guarantee applies from enrolment.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by The Career Academy.

The college has over fifteen years behind it. It works with more than 25,000 students a year. Tutor support runs by phone and email during business hours.

Over 15 years teachingOnline, self-paced studyCPD credits includedCareer Centre included
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