Gardening Qualifications

There are various ways to achieve a horticultural qualification - often for less than the cost of a good lawnmower.  Whatever aspect of horticulture you are involved in, there will be relevant courses and qualifications available.  Gardening courses can range from a couple of days to a few years depending on the level of expertise you require.  More information about gardening qualifications can be found below and are provided by independent trainers, charitable organisations, correspondence courses, local colleges and government agencies. You may also like to read our short guide on How to start a career in garden maintenance.

We encourage gardeners to seek formal training for their personal and professional development. If you are approved to give training for any of the following qualifications (or other relevant nationally recognised qualifications) please contact us with details and we would be happy to publish them on this page for free.

Click on each course provider for more information:

LANTRA Awards

City and Guilds  /  NPTC

Local Horticultural and Agricultural Colleges

Royal Horticultural Society

Institute of Gardening (IOG)

Starting a Gardening Business

Read our short guide on How to start a career in garden maintenance.