Introduction to Garden Design (Level 1)

This short, introductory course is ideal if you would like to acquire the skills needed to design your own garden.

You can choose to study this course to gain the foundation knowledge needed to then progress to further studies in garden design, or as a taster course if you are considering a career change.

You will be assessed through the completion and submission of coursework. This will include a design of a garden space with a variety of sketches and plan drawings. Successful completion of both modules will guarantee a pass for this course. You will need to allow time for additional research, study and work at home each week. An online-only version of this course is available, please check the start date before applying.

If you have a Level 2 horticulture qualification, you can also use this course to progress to a Level 3 garden design course.

You will learn

Drawing and graphics skills

How to apply simple design principles

How to use plants in garden design

How to work from scale

The use of hard landscaping materials

How to create a simple garden layout and planting plan

Entry requirements

No previous experience is required but applicants need to have at least basic Maths and English to GCSE qualification (or equivalent) together with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Days of attendance

You will be expected to study one day per week.

What next?

After successfully completing this course, you may be able to progress to the Garden Design Certificate (Level 2) or one of the RHS Level 2 Certificates.