Transform Your Outdoor Spaces into Beautiful, Functional Landscapes
Unlock your creativity and develop practical, industry-level skills with this comprehensive online course. Guided by award-winning landscape designers, architects, and experienced industry mentors, you'll gain the expertise needed to design beautiful, sustainable, and functional outdoor spaces.
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Why Choose This Course?
Expert Instruction from Renowned Designers – Learn from award-winning landscape designers and architects with extensive industry experience.
Flexible Online Learning – Enjoy engaging videos, interactive live events, and hands-on projects at your own pace, fitting conveniently into your busy schedule.
Comprehensive Skill Development – Master essential landscape design principles, design software, plant selection, sustainable gardening practices, and practical hardscaping techniques.
Dedicated Mentor Support – Receive ongoing personalised feedback, guidance, and industry insights from your dedicated professional mentor.
Industry-Endorsed Credential – Upon successful completion, earn a valuable Certificate of Completion and an industry-recognised Digital Badge to showcase your skills.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
Aspiring Landscape Professionals – Develop foundational skills to confidently start a career in landscape design.
Homeowners & DIY Enthusiasts – Gain practical knowledge to undertake successful landscape and garden projects at home.
Professionals in Related Industries – Expand your existing expertise, ideal for those working in interior design, horticulture, construction, or gardening.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Acquire key competencies for starting or expanding a successful landscape design business.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Understand the complete landscape design process, from conceptualisation to project completion.
Conduct thorough site analyses to inform design choices effectively.
Utilise professional landscape design software and techniques.
Choose appropriate plants and turf.
Incorporate durable and aesthetically pleasing hardscaping materials such as stone and timber.
Implement sustainable landscape practices to create environmentally responsible outdoor spaces.
Select complementary outdoor furnishings and decorative elements for polished final presentations.
Detailed Course Content
The course covers comprehensive topics, including:
Purposeful Design Principles – The foundations and impacts of effective landscape design.
Styles & Aesthetics – Creating visually harmonious gardens that reflect personal and client tastes.
Site Analysis & Planning – Detailed assessments of environmental and physical site conditions.
Professional Design Techniques – From initial concepts and drawing skills to advanced software utilisation.
Plant & Turf Selection – Making informed decisions tailored to climate, soil, and sustainability.
Hardscaping & Construction – Practical skills for selecting and integrating materials into designs.
Sustainable Practices – Strategies for environmentally responsible landscaping.
Exterior Styling & Furnishing – Enhancing designs with suitable lighting, furniture, and finishing touches.
Practical Activities & Assignments
Interactive Knowledge Checks – Short quizzes to reinforce learning after each lesson.
Mood Board Creation – Visually explore and present your landscape concepts.
Mud Map Exercise – Develop practical layouts and space-planning skills through hands-on activity.
Final Project: Concept Presentation – Showcase your comprehensive design vision, demonstrating practical application of learned skills and design principles.
Learn from Industry Experts
This course has been thoughtfully designed in collaboration with top international landscape designers and experts:
Jim Fogarty – Acclaimed international landscape designer, RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening World Cup winner.
Steve Taylor – Multi-award-winning garden designer and experienced landscape judge.
Matt Leacy – Founder of Landart, expert in both horticulture and structural landscape design, featured regularly on TV as a landscape expert.
Andrew Smith – Horticultural expert at Warners Nurseries, one of Australia’s leading providers of quality plants.
Dedicated Industry Mentor Support
Your learning experience includes ongoing, personalised support from a dedicated industry mentor, offering:
Detailed feedback on practical assignments and projects.
One-on-one mentorship and live workshops.
Guidance on developing industry-standard professional skills.
Career Outcomes
This course prepares you for diverse career pathways, including:
Landscape Designer
Garden Designer
Landscape Contractor
Horticulturist
Nursery Professional
Environmental Consultant
Get Recognised for Your Skills
Upon course completion, you'll receive:
A verified Certificate of Completion recognised by The Landscape Design Institute.
A shareable Digital Badge for your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio, validating your professional skillset to potential employers or clients.
Ready to Create Stunning Outdoor Spaces?
Enrol today and begin transforming outdoor spaces with confidence and creativity!
You are required to complete all the learning activities provided in this course. Assessments are given to evaluate your achievement of the Course Learning Outcomes. You are able to download a Certificate of Achievement/Certificate of Completion upon completion of all requisite learning materials and passing the prescribed assessments.
