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Run Your Own Garden Business with Confidence

Learn the business skills to manage, grow, and operate a gardening services business. Study online at your own pace in around 40 hours.

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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Industry-Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Upon successfully completing the course, you'll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES, CPD Standards Office, and recognised by IARC.

Unlimited Tutor Support

Access experienced tutors via phone and email during business hours for unlimited support throughout your learning journey.

100% Online, Study at Your Own Pace

Study whenever suits you with 24/7 course access and no exams.

Career Centre Access

Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and access to latest job opportunities.

Free Student ID Card

Receive a Virtual Student ID Card upon enrolment, giving access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.

Access to CCH eBook Library

Get access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.

SEEK Pass Verified Credential

Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion to share on SEEK and stand out to employers.

Connect with Top Recruiters and Employers

Career Centre provides connections to top recruiters and employers in your field.

International Council for Open and Distance Education accreditation

Additional certification (ICOES) issued alongside the course.

40 hours of study, 6 months access, no exams
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

35k+Employed in this field (NZ)
9%Projected job growth (NZ)
Gardening Services Business ManagerLandscaping Business OperatorClient Services Manager – Garden MaintenanceScheduling & Operations CoordinatorGarden Project ManagerSelf-Employed Gardening ContractorGarden Services EstimatorPlant Supplier Business OwnerCommercial Gardening Team LeaderGarden Business Administrator

Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 6 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

6Total Units
6Core Units

Core Units

Getting Started
Services
Garden Maintenance Services - Part One

 

Garden Maintenance Services - Part Two
Landscaping
Managing Finances & Costing
Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

How It Starts

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The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$29 / week

Payment Plan – $29 per week. Price excludes GST.

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

Are there any entry requirements?

This course is designed for anyone interested in managing or operating a garden services business. There are no formal entry requirements listed. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any prior experience or knowledge is recommended before you start.

How much does the course cost?

A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost. Submit an enquiry to get current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take?

The course involves around 40 hours of study and comes with 6 months of access. Because it is fully self-paced, students can move faster or slower depending on availability. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether extensions can be arranged if needed.

How is the course delivered?

The course is 100% online and self-paced, with 24/7 access to course materials and no exams. Tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours. There are no scheduled classes or live sessions to attend.

Is there a work placement component?

No work placement is included in this course. It focuses on building business management knowledge and skills that students can apply in their own or an existing garden services operation.

What credential do I earn, and is it recognised?

Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, with recognition from IARC. A SEEK Pass verified credential is also issued on completion. This is not a government-accredited or NZQF qualification, but the ICOES accreditation and CPD endorsement are legitimate professional credentials recognised in the industry.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the core business skills needed to run a gardening or landscaping operation. Students learn scheduling, client management, estimating, operations, and the fundamentals of running a small business in the garden services sector.

Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is completed entirely online and takes around 40 hours over up to 6 months of access. There are no exams and no set timetable, so students can fit study around existing work or commitments.

On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, with recognition from IARC. A SEEK Pass verified credential is also issued, making it straightforward to share the qualification with potential employers or clients.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Training Establishment

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The Career Academy NZ
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Dedicated career support team offering coaching guidance and advice every step of the way, including after course completion. 24/7 access to career resources. One-to-one coaching available through Career Success Hub and Business Hub.
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