Diploma in Horticulture
Growing & Vines
A course by
The Career Academy
Study the Diploma in Horticulture online and gain an industry-accredited qualification to unlock roles in plant care, gardening, and crop production. Learn at your own pace with flexible, practical modules and access to expert tutoring.
NZ$2,414
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Grow and cultivate fruit, vegetables, and herbs
Develop the practical skills required to grow a wide range of edible plants, from initial planting to harvest, applying sustainable and effective horticultural methods.
Identify and classify plant types
Learn to differentiate, identify, and classify a wide variety of plant species for effective cultivation and landscape planning.
About This Course
The Diploma in Horticulture at The Career Academy is designed for those passionate about plant care, gardening, and fruit and vegetable cultivation. This 100% online, industry-accredited programme covers practical skills and foundational science in horticulture, offering modules in botany, soil health, irrigation, crop production, smart farming technologies, pest and disease management, greenhouse management, and environmental sustainability. Students receive unlimited support from expert tutors, career coaching, and practical resources such as a student ID for discounts. Successful graduates receive an industry-recognised Certificate of Achievement and career support to facilitate employment in a range of horticultural settings.
Course Content
- Certificate in Essential Horticulture Skills
- 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
- Certificate in Horticulture Practices
- Plant Physiology
- Climate and Environment
- Crop Production
- Indoor Plant Cultivation
- Post-Harvest Handling
- Native Plant Conservation
- Community Gardening
- Advanced Propagation Techniques
- Certificate in Horticulture Science
- Smart Farming Technologies
- Soil and Nutrient Management
- Hydroponics and Aquaponics
- Impact of Climate Change
- Plant Pathology
- Sustainable Pest Control
- Innovations and Genetics
- Environmental Sustainability
Build towards these roles
Horticulture SupervisorLandscape Team LeaderNursery ManagerGreenhouse ManagerSenior Garden ConsultantTurf SpecialistCrop Planning AssistantParks and Grounds SupervisorOrganic Farming CoordinatorVineyard ManagerGardener
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
