Online Class: Landscaping 101

Uncover the essence of landscaping as an artistic journey that reshapes ordinary lands into vivid masterpieces, blending aesthetics seamlessly with nature. Gain insights into design fundamentals, effective strategic planning, and maximizing current landscapes while avoiding common pitfalls to ensure successful transformations.
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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 32
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 55
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 9
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.9
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Landscaping isn't just a profession-it's a craft, an art, and a passion that has the power to metamorphose plain land into a living masterpiece. The industry's soaring worth underscores its significance in today's world, where aesthetics and nature intertwine seamlessly in urban settings. With an increasing number of homeowners and businesses valuing well-designed outdoor spaces, the demand for skilled landscapers is booming.

Our meticulously curated course will be your compass in navigating the vast ocean of landscaping. Not just limited to theories, it will guide your hand as you apply brushstrokes on the green canvas of nature, painting with vibrant flora, serene water features, and striking hardscapes.

What's Unfurled in this Journey?

  • From Canvas to Masterpiece: Learn to visualize barren plots and aging yards as opportunities waiting for your transformative touch. Equip yourself to reimagine and reinvigorate these spaces into lush, captivating sanctuaries.

  • Laying the Blueprint: Dive deep into design principles. From harmony and color to proportion and lines, decode the secrets of creating balanced, eye-catching layouts.

  • Foundations of Assessment: Every space narrates a story. Learn to listen. Determine the underlying needs, the core purpose of the landscape, and chart out the journey from concept to creation.

  • Strategic Planning: Translate visions into actionable steps. Be it choosing to collaborate with professionals or taking a DIY route, our comprehensive modules encompass it all.

  • Common Pitfalls & Their Evasion: Mistakes can be expensive. Acquaint yourself with common errors in landscaping and arm yourself with strategies to sidestep them, ensuring a smooth-sailing project execution.

  • Maximizing Existing Potential: Not every space needs a complete overhaul. Sometimes, enhancing existing elements can work wonders. Learn the art of optimization and rejuvenation.

This holistic course is your gateway to the world of landscaping, promising not just knowledge but an immersive experience. It doesn't matter if you're revamping a cozy backyard or spearheading a grand commercial landscape transformation; our insights cater to all scales and scopes.

Awaken the landscaper within you. Let's breathe life into spaces, one patch of green at a time. Your journey from a novice to a master landscaper begins here. Join us, and let's paint the world green, beautiful, and sustainable.

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.44 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(2,159 votes)

Lesson 1. Landscaping Essentials: Balancing Beauty and Function

The lesson emphasizes thoroughly assessing landscaping needs, including soil testing and drainage evaluation, before diving into the design process. Crafting a detailed plan ensures seamless transformation and avoids potential pitfalls. 28 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete: Introduction Assignment
  • Assessment: Exam 1
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Sculpting Nature: Where Design Meets Environment

Creating a clear vision for your landscape is crucial, guiding decisions from style selection to spatial arrangement. Tools like landscape apps enable precise planning, while carefully curated plants and materials ensure sustainability and year-round appeal. 24 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Building Your Landscape Sanctuary

Creating a sunroom involves selecting materials like skylights, PVC, or aluminum framing to balance energy efficiency, style, and functionality. Legal and design considerations, alongside budgeting and contractor choices, shape the project's success and return on investment. 23 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. From Dreams to Reality: Navigating Landscaping Costs

Understanding the economics of a landscaping project is essential to making your outdoor dream a reality without financial regrets. Detailed cost estimation and budgeting are pivotal in navigating the complex decisions involved in transforming your space. 29 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Crafting the Art of Curb Appeal: A Visual Analysis Guide

Curb appeal begins with detailed visual analysis to identify and enhance the aesthetic charm of a landscape. Utilizing components like strategic lighting and plantings, a cohesive and inviting scene is crafted, serving as a timeless attraction. 28 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Creative Landscaping: Balancing Budget, Tools, and Ideas

Safety and efficiency are paramount in landscaping, with protective gear as essential as the tools themselves. By gradually acquiring specialized equipment, enthusiasts can safely enhance the beauty of their surroundings. 30 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Designing Modern Outdoor Spaces

Homeowners now have the unprecedented ability to create outdoor spaces with cutting-edge technology that seamlessly blend functionality and style. From wireless systems to innovative lighting, these outdoor rooms transform backyards into immersive environments reflective of personal tastes and needs. 13 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Nature’s Canvas: The Art and Science of Planting Design

The synergy of science and creativity in planting design fosters a vibrant tapestry of color and life that embraces sustainability through climate-responsive choices. From nurturing pollinator pathways to utilizing diverse plantings in containers, every garden stage tells a story of aesthetic grace and ecological harmony. 30 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Crafting Outdoor Sanctuaries: Hardscape Strategies

Fencing choices range from traditional wood to modern composites, offering privacy and aesthetic charm across varied climates and personal preferences. Innovative designs, like living fences, meld privacy with ecological playfulness and season-changing beauty. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Crafting Outdoor Sanctuaries: Hardscape Strategies

Fencing choices range from traditional wood to modern composites, offering privacy and aesthetic charm across varied climates and personal preferences. Innovative designs, like living fences, meld privacy with ecological playfulness and season-changing beauty. 0 Total Points

Lesson 10. From Pipes to Plants: A Journey Through Irrigation Systems

Smart irrigation systems integrate technology, utilizing sensors and weather data to adjust watering schedules, significantly minimizing waste. This approach highlights the importance of innovation in sustainability, conserving finite freshwater resources for future generations. 30 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam

Lesson 11. Mastering the Art of Outdoor Living

Incorporating pillows, textiles, and ergonomic seating blurs the line between indoor and outdoor comfort, ensuring outdoor spaces match the coziness of living rooms. Furniture crafted from durable materials like wicker and teak enhances both aesthetic and functional longevity. 16 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam

Lesson 12. Urban Pathways: Rooted in Elegance

Streetscape design and walkway planning are powerful tools that enhance landscape aesthetics and functionality, transforming urban spaces into captivating environments. By understanding elements like curb appeal and integrating features such as customized lighting and signage, these pathways become both visually appealing and narratively rich. 18 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam

Lesson 13. Creating Serenity: An Exploration of Water Features

Water features are celebrated for their timeless sense of tranquility, with advancements now making them an accessible enhancement for any residential garden. Ponds, fountains, and aquatic flora provide soothing retreats, balancing aesthetics with ecosystem health. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 13
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam

Lesson 14. Year-Round Landscape Planning

A detailed maintenance checklist anchors your landscape health, guiding the care of plants, lawn, and supporting systems throughout the year. By preparing for seasonal demands and recurring issues, you streamline labor and costs while fostering a picturesque and resilient environment. 19 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 14
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam

Lesson 15. Design, Document, Deliver: Landscaping Business Essentials

Safety in landscaping, reinforced by adherence to OSHA regulations, protects both workers and business investments from preventable mishaps and legal repercussions. A culture of safety, supported by well-defined procedures and regular inspections, ensures projects progress smoothly without costly interruptions. 93 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Exam 15
  • Assessment: Final Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam
421
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the importance of dirt.
  • Summarize your landscaping needs and design principles.
  • Assess your landscaping needs.
  • Summarize material and enclosure selection, application, and configuration.
  • Define cost estimating and budgeting for your landscaping project.
  • Create a 3 year plan.
  • Summarize visual analysis and curb appeal.
  • Define planning specifics.
  • Recognize landscaping tools, materials, and equipment use and application.
  • Define outdoor rooms, porches and hideaways.
  • Estimate the costs.
  • Create design styles for outdoor living.
  • Describe patios, decking, fencing, block and walls (hardscapes).
  • Describe outdoor rooms.
  • Summarize irrigation (system and components and design process).
  • Describe ways to select the right plants, trees, and shrubs.
  • Determine design for outdoor living and exterior lighting.
  • Summarize water features, fountains, ponds, statues and container gardens.
  • Recognize landscape maintenance.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Landscaping 101
Course Number: 9770436
Lessons Rating: 4.44 / 5 Stars (2,159 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "It was a great course on landscaping the only things I can think of that it didn't provide like gardening basics are in other courses and I understand why it's appropriate to have them separated into separate courses." -- Leah R.
  • "This course was more than I expected. I was think that it was going to be a basic overview and I would have to do more research. I believe that it was all here and I printed some of the lessons for future reference." -- James T.
  • "I learned a lot more from this course than I thought I would. I did not realize the background work that was required to take on landscaping, either as a hobby or as a business. Thank you for opening my eyes and gaining appreciation for those who do the work." -- Laura V.
  • "This class was very helpful and taught me the very important small details of jobs I have already done so in the future I can execute them better." -- Oscar G.
  • "This course is extremely helpful, and now I know what I need to do to become a very good landscaper." -- Wanda K.
  • "The course was great, thank you for teaching me more about landscaping." -- Jacob J.
  • "It was very helpful and very detailed. Thank you!" -- Robert A.
  • "This course is great and very helpful." -- Christopher H.

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