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.

  • 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
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Apply principles of landscape design such as scale, balance, and focal points to develop a cohesive and visually appealing outdoor space.
  • Identify and assess the key environmental and design factors influencing your landscaping needs and create a personalized plan.
  • Identify appropriate plants and materials that align with local ecosystems, site conditions, and maintenance capabilities for sustainable landscape development.
  • Define and apply landscape design principles such as unity, balance, focalization, rhythm, and proportion to create cohesive outdoor environments.
  • Evaluate different materials for outdoor landscape design based on durability and maintenance requirements.
  • Identify appropriate enclosures to enhance privacy and functionality in outdoor spaces.
  • Analyze long-term implications of material choices in landscaping to optimize maintenance costs and environmental sustainability, applying knowledge of native plant selection and water-efficient irrigation systems.
  • Define a detailed budget plan for a landscaping project by breaking down costs for materials, labor, and equipment using online calculators and spreadsheets.
  • Define the key elements of curb appeal by identifying and evaluating the maintenance, lawn care, plantings, and hardscape features necessary to enhance a property's external appearance.
  • Demonstrate the ability to strategically plan and implement a cohesive landscape design that harmonizes maintenance practices, plant selection, hardscaping, and lighting to optimize curb appeal.
  • Define the basic safety equipment necessary for beginner landscapers to ensure a secure working environment.
  • Identify cost-effective strategies for beginners to acquire essential flora and materials without exceeding a tight budget.
  • Describe how to create an effective outdoor room layout, utilizing elements such as natural materials, technology, and focal points to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Introduction Assignment 1 points
Exam 1 12 points
Lesson 1 Review Exam 15 points
Exam 2 12 points
Lesson 2 Review Exam 12 points
Exam 3 10 points
Lesson 3 Review Exam 13 points
Lesson 4 Activity 1 points
Exam 4 10 points
Lesson 4 Review Exam 19 points
Exam 5 10 points
Lesson 5 Review Exam 18 points
Lesson 6 Activity 1 points
Exam 6 10 points
Lesson 6 Review Exam 20 points
Exam 7 10 points
Lesson 7 Review Exam 3 points
Lesson 8 Activity 1 points
Exam 8 10 points
Lesson 8 Review Exam 20 points
Exam 9 10 points
Lesson 9 Review Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Activity 1 points
Exam 10 10 points
Lesson 10 Review Exam 20 points
Exam 11 10 points
Lesson 11 Review Exam 6 points
Exam 12 10 points
Lesson 12 Review Exam 8 points
Lesson 14 Activity 1 points
Exam 13 10 points
Lesson 13 Review Exam 10 points
Lesson 15 Activity 1 points
Exam 14 10 points
Lesson 14 Review Exam 9 points
Exam 15 10 points
Final Exam 66 points
Lesson 15 Review Exam 17 points