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Acacias


Acacias VHT114


African Violets


African violets,Saint Paulia, Home study,distance education course


Amenity Horticulture I


How to manage parks, gardens and landscapes -study at home


Amenity Horticulture II


Study Horticultural management -Amenity Horticulture Course


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Arboriculture)


Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Arboriculture) VBS001


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Herbs)


Many will use this course to become a farm manager, work in marketing horticultural herbs or start your own business. Others will use it to enhance a career they have already started in the horticulture industry.


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Horticultural Technology)


Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Horticultural Technology) VBS001


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Retail Nursery)


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Retail Nursery) VBS001


Applied Management (Wholesale Nursery)


Applied Management (Wholesale Nursery)


Aquaponic Production


Aquaponics Production programs have been developed in response to industry demand and are specifically designed to equip graduates with work-ready skills. Each participant will be trained and assessed in theory and in practical tasks. Real-world exercises are used throughout the program.


Arboriculture


Arboriculture I


Arboriculture II


Study Aboriculture II with this short correspondence course


Certificate in Arboriculture


manager an arboriculture business, climb trees for a living, arboriculture indistry


Australian Native Ferns


Australian Native Ferns


Australian Native Trees


Australian Native Trees


Australian Natives I


Australian plants,Australian native plants,Study,Learn online,Online study course


Australian Natives II


Australian Natives II


Azaleas And Rhododendrons


Azaleas And Rhododendrons


Berry Production


Get your free Berry Production Course Information pack today.


Biophilic Landscaping


Learn to evaluate a how a landscape impacts upon the physical and mental wellbeing of people who exist in that landscape; and determine how the landscape can be made more biophilic or people friendly.


Bonsai


Our students love our Bonsai Course. You will learn the history and secret techniques required to become a successful Bonsai producer. Request your obligation free course information pack today!


Bush Tucker Plants: Growing and Using


Bush Tucker Plants: Growing and Using


Cacti & Succulents


Cacti and Succulents VHT108


Carnivorous Plants


Learn by distance education growing Carnivorous plants, home study course


Horticulture (Arboriculture)


Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) online correspondence course


Certificate in Plantsmanship


Certificate in Plantsmanship VHT033


Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing


Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing VHT241


Commercial Vegetable Production


Commercial Vegetable Production BHT222


Conifers


Conifers BHT230


Cottage Garden Design


Cottage Garden Design BHT110


Culinary Herbs


Culinary Herbs VHT242


Cut Flower Bulbs


Cut Flower Bulbs BHT317


Cut Flower Orchids


Cut Flower Orchids VHT240


Cut Flower Production


Cut Flower Production BHT221


Cutting Propagation


Cutting Propagation BHT211


Deciduous Trees


Deciduous Trees BHT244


Eucalypts


Eucalypts VHT117


Ferns


Ferns BHT314


Foundation Certificate in Garden Planning and Development Level 3


Foundation Certificate in Garden Planning and Development Level 3


RHS Level II Certificate - Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance


Foundation Certificate in Residential Garden Planning and Care Level 2


Fruit Production -Temperate Climate


Fruit Production -Temperate Climate BHT218


Fruit Production Warm Climate


Fruit Production Warm Climate BHT217


Fuchsias


Fuchsias VHT112


Garden Centre Management


Garden Centre Management BHT255


Certificate in Garden Design


Certificate In Garden Design VHT012


Garden History


Garden History Course Online Distance Learning


Garden Maintenance


Garden Maintenance VHT100


Green Walls and Roofs


Green Walls and Roofs BHT256


Greenhouse Cut Flowers


Greenhouse Cut Flowers VHT239


Growing Camellias


Growing Camelias VHT109


Growing Carnations


Growing Carnations VHT110


Growing Grevilleas


Growing Grevilleas VHT118


Growing Iris


Growing Iris


Herb Culture


Herb Culture BHT114


Herbs (Basic Course)


Herbs (Basic Course) AHT108


Certificate in Herbs


Certificate In Herbs VHT014


Home Fruit Growing


Home Fruit Growing AHT104


Home Garden Expert Course


Home Garden Expert Course AHT101


Home Hydroponics


Home Hydroponics AHT107


Home Propagation


Home Propagation AHT106


Home Vegetable Growing


Home Vegetable Growing AHT102


Horticultural Marketing


In any industry including horticulture, competition is fierce and success depends upon the way you market your product. A sound knowledge of marketing processes will ensure that a business stays ahead of the competition.


Horticultural Research I


What can good research skills do for you? Good research skills will enable you identify emerging trends and changes that affect horticulture, and to help formulate better strategies, practices and uses for horticulture.


Horticultural Research II


Horticultural Research II


Horticultural Therapy


online course - learn to be a horticultural therapist, get a qualification to work with horticulture to offer therapy for people with disabilities, elderly, aged care, offenders, mental health, depression, and more.


Horticulture (By Examination)


Horticulture (By Examination)


Certificate in Horticulture (Crops)


Certificate In Horticulture (Crops)


Certificate in Horticulture (Cut Flowers)


Certificate In Horticulture (Cut Flowers) VHT002


Horticultural Resource Management


Covers planning for efficient and economical management in horticulture: including such things as work procedures and programming, budgeting and staff supervision. The course is relevant to all areas of horticulture including nurseries, parks, private gardens, market gardening and fruit production.


Certificate in Horticulture (Grounds Management)


Certificate in Horticulture (Grounds Management) correspondence course


Certificate in Horticulture (Herbs)


Study this Certificate in Horticulture (Herbs) by correspondence,Online Study Course


Certificate in Horticulture (Horticultural Technology)


Want to work in hydroponics? You will need more than just knowledge of hydroponic growing systems. This excellent and comprehensive course covers the general horticultural knowledge required for successful plant growing (irrelevant of the method) in the first 15 lessons then focuses on hydroponics in the second half.


Certificate in Horticulture (Landscaping & Garden Design)


Certificate In Horticulture (Landscaping & Garden Design)


Certificate in Horticulture (Nature Park Management)


The Certificate in Horticulture (nature park management) is a vocationally oriented and IARC accredited course comprising both studies in both general horticulture and in nature park management.


Certificate in Horticulture (Organic Plant Growing)


This 700 hour course focuses on the mainstream fundamentals of horticulture in the first half of the course and leads on to organic plant growing methods in the second half. This combination is rarely offered through other institutions.


Certificate in Horticulture (Propagation)


The Certificate in Horticulture (Plant Propagation) is a vocationally oriented course comprising a core of studies common to all horticulture certificates, plus specialised studies in plant propagation.


Certificate in Horticulture (Turf)


Home Study Turf -Certificate in Horticulture (Turf) online e-learning course


Certificate in Horticulture (Viticulture)


Start a Vineyard, Study Viticulture Management Distance Learning course


Proficiency Award 4 in Horticulture - Landscaping


Proficiency Award 4 In Horticulture - Landscaping VHT009


HORTICULTURE FOUNDATIONS (HORTICULTURE I)


Distance Learning Course -Introduction to Horticulture The ideal course for anyone starting out in horticulture.


Certificate in Horticulture


Learn the techniques, science and plant knowledge underpinning all horticulture industry sectors; then gain specialised training in your chosen sector.


Foundation Certificate in Horticulture


Foundation Certificate in Horticulture VHT003


Proficiency Award 3 in Horticulture


Over 300 distance education courses, free handbook, course counselling, articles, courses, books and videos; plus lots of free information and articles covering a multitude of disciplines.


Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II)


Achieve excellence in your garden centre.! Designed in 1986, in conjunction with the state garden department manager of a major retail chain store; this course has been very successful in training both staff and managers of retail nurseries and garden centres across Australia and beyond.


Hydroponics I


This is the starting point for anyone serious hydroponic grower who is relatively new to the discipline. This course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the most experienced hydroponic experts available. Our principal John Mason, is author of Commercial Hydroponics (now in it's 8th printing) and tutors include Dr Lyn Morgan, author and commercial hydroponic consultant.


Hydroponics III


Hydroponics III


Certificate in Hydroponics


Certificate In Hydroponics VHT013


Interior Plants


Indoor Plants


Irrigation (Gardens)


Irrigation (Gardens)


Irrigation - Crops


Irrigation - Crops


Irrigation Management (Horticulture)


This course is a natural progression from Irrigation (Gardens). It can be studied as a stand alone course; however we would normally advise to undertake Irrigation Gardens first.


Certificate in Irrigation Management


Certificate in Irrigation Management


Landscape Construction


Landscape Construction


Landscaping Home Gardens


Landscaping Home Gardens


Landscaping I


Landscaping I


Landscaping II


Landscaping II


Landscaping III (Landscaping Styles)


Landscaping III (Landscaping Styles) BHT235


Lavender


Lavender BHT228


Managing Notable Gardens


Managing Notable Gardens BHT340


Manufacturing Herbal Products


Learn to manufacture commercial products from herbs

  • Choosing what to make
  • Knowing how to make
  • Packaging and marketing what you make

Medicinal Herbs


Medicinal Herbs


Mushroom Production


Mushroom Production


Natural Garden Design


Natural Garden Design


Nature Park Management I


Professional Development for people working in parks management, land rehabilitation, conservation or related industries. This course is equally valuable for people wishing to work in nature parks and reserves, in managerial or technical positions.


Nature Park Management II


Nature Park Management II


Nursery Growers Course


Nursery Growers Course


Nursery Hands Course


Nursery Hands Course


Certificate in Nursery Management


Certificate In Nursery Management VBS019 | Nursery Management Certificate Course -Study Nursery Management by open learning at home


Nut Production


Nut Production


Oenology - Winemaking


Learn to make different types of wine, assess and analyse wine quality, investigate the chemistry and microorganisms involved in wine processing, and oversee the entire winemaking process.


Operational Business Management I (Horticulture)


Operational Business Management I (Horticulture) BHT326


Operational Business Management II (Horticulture)


Operational Business Management II (Horticulture) BHT327


Orchid Culture


Orchid Culture BHT232


Organic Plant Culture


Organic Plant Culture BHT302


Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I)


Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I)


Palms and Cycads


Palms and Cycads BHT233


Pelargoniums and Geraniums


Pelargoniums and Geraniums VHT113


Perennials


Perennials BHT316


Planning Layout And Construction Of Ornamental Gardens


Planning Layout And Construction Of Ornamental Gardens


Plant Breeding


Plant Breeding


Plant Conservation


Learn how to protect threatened plant species.


Plant Health (Horticulture III)


Horticulture III (Plant Health) online e-learning course -Study Plant Pest and Diseases at home


Plant Identification and Knowledge (Horticulture II)


There is actually a system to identifying plants; and for most people, once you understand that system, it can become much easier to remember plant names; and the cultural peculiarities of different plant species.


Plant Pathology


Study Plant Pathology with this short correspondence course for professional horticulturists


Plant Protection


Understanding the life cycles of insects and weeds and learning how to identify them is important in the protection of plants from disease and insect and the spread of weed species.


Plant Selection And Establishment


Plant Selection And Establishment


Plant Taxonomy


Learn to systematically examine a plant’s distinguishing characteristics - then determine its scientific classification based upon those observations.


Playground Design


Playground Design


Practical Horticulture I


Practical Horticulture I


Practical Horticulture II


Practical Horticulture II


Proficiency Award 4 in Horticulture (Parks And Recreation)


Would you like to care and manage parks, natural parks, holiday and recreation resort facilities? Then this is the course to do. This course provides training for people to work in the management and development of recreation and park facilities and services. It is relevant to all types of situations including municipal parks, national parks, tourist parks, commercial landscapes, resorts, etc.


Proficiency Award 4 in Horticulture - Nursery


Proficiency Award 4 in Horticulture - Nursery


Proficiency Award 4 in Horticulture - Ornamental Horticulture


This course is designed to assist the graduate to gain employment in the following fields: Garden Company Manager, Technical Officer, Marketing Manager, Consultant, Vocational Trainer.


Proficiency Award in Garden Design and Maintenance


Proficiency Award in Garden Design and Maintenance


Propagation


Propagation


Propagation I


Propagation I


Proteas


Learn Protea gardening & Cut Flower Proteas, Study at home by distance education


Protected Plant Production


Greenhouse Cropping, Protected Plant Production, Distance Learning Course


Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens


Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens BHT243


Roses


Roses


Scented Plants


Scented Plants BHT229


Seed Propagation


Seed Propagation BHT237


Soil and Water Chemistry


Study soil and water chemistry. Learn about the complex interactions of soil and water in the environment and their applications in agriculture, health and environmental management.


Soil Management Crops


Soil Management Crops


Soil Management Horticulture


Learn the foundation of all good horticulture. Without a sound understanding of soils, you simply cannot realise your full potential as a horticulturist or gardener.


Specialist Award In Horticulture


Specialist Award In Horticulture


Sports Turf Management


Caring for Turf is a science of its own and it is worth getting to understand how to care for it to the best of your ability.


Tissue Culture


Study Tissue Culture with this short correspondence course


Tropical Plants


Tropical Plants


Turf Care


Want to work in the Turf Industry? -this course can be a great starting point and can be studied via correspondence or online.


Turf Repair And Renovation


Turf Repair And Renovation


Proficiency Award 2 in Turf


This is a specialist course that will really give you the opportunity for advancement in this field. If you are passionate about turf then this is the course for you. Very well rounded covering all aspects of turf and turf management.


Viticulture


Viticulture


Warm Climate Nuts


Warm Climate Nuts


Water Gardening


Water Gardening


Weed Control


Weed Control BHT209.Learn to identify and effectively control weeds. You learn about both chemical and non-chemical control methods (e.g. mulching, burning, slashing), the use of spray equipment, and safety procedures which should be followed. Study this


Wholesale Nursery Management


Wholesale Nursery Management



Horticulture & Gardening

At no time in history has the demand for people with a working knowledge of Horticulture been higher. A Horticulturist is a person who specialises in in the intensive growing of fruits vegetables, animals and ornamental plants. The word intensive is what sets it apart from General Agriculture. Instead of Farm or ranch, think garden, orchard or pen. To put in the simplest terms a Horticulturist is trained to get the maximum output from the minimum amount of land.

Within this field there are many specialties including:

  • Viticulture (vine plants like grapes)
  • Arboriculture (Trees fruit bearing or not)
  • Growing fruit
  • Growing Herbs
  • Growing Vegetables (organic or not)
  • Raising Goats
  • Aquaculture (Raising fish, shrimp, crab etc. in ponds or tanks)
  • Hydroponics (growing plants in liquids without soil)
  • Aquaponics (a combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics)
  • Many, Many More

Take this multimedia lesson from some of our online horticulture courses for example.  Sure, it's difficult to provide examples for every course, but it will certainly help to provide you with an idea of you can expect from your learning experience.  If you are interested in the horticulture, it's worth watching anyway:

One of the wonderful things about this field is that it is growing and developing at such a tremendous rate. With all the attention that living green and eating organic or local has been garnering in the news Horticulture and its related technology is growing a so fast it can be hard to keep up with the new developments.

That is the advantage of studying with Learning Cloud. Our people are not just trainers; they are people who are actively involved in their fields; people who get excited with every new development and stay current not because they need to for their job but because they genuinely love their subjects.

Most learning programs frown on people who get excited and rock the boat but at Learning Cloud we not only like people who push the limits of their fields but we love people who are true zealots about the subjects that they teach.
We count on our instructors being excited about their subjects. We have expended a great deal of effort in developing programs that are designed to not only make learning fun again but to get students excited about learning. That is why if a trainer isn't excited about a course or can't share their excitement with their students, you won't find them here.

Subjects like Horticulture bear greatly on the future of not only the individuals that practice it but on our entire future as a country and civilization. That is something to be excited about.

It doesn't matter if you want to study so that you can open your own cut flower or organic herb business or if want to live a self-sustaining life off grid. Maybe you just want to learn how to get more apples from your trees or have a healthier garden pond. There is a program of courses at Learning Cloud that will let you learn what you need and not just within a classroom but within a culture that is dedicated to both your education and personal growth.

Learning doesn't have to be a drag. When you are excited about a subject and are studying with people who are just as excited as you are learning becomes a joy. Contact Learning Cloud today and let us show how delightful your learning experience can be.

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