This practical 100% online course is designed for those who love plants and want to build skills to manage a retail or wholesale nursery business in New Zealand. Covering plant care, stock management, display…
This practical 100% online course is designed for those who love plants and want to build skills to manage a retail or wholesale nursery business in New Zealand. Covering plant care, stock management, display…
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.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Introduction to Garden Centre management
Plant health and stock maintenance
Display and display techniques
Garden product knowledge (indoor plants, container stock, seedlings, bulbs, herbs, perennials, deciduous trees, fruit, nuts and berries)
Marketing management for garden centres
Nursery site organisation and management
Nutrition and pest management
Growing media and irrigation
Modifying plant growth
Marketing strategies for wholesale nurseries
Introduction to horticultural marketing
Horticultural marketing processes and methods
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC). Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout their course.
Study whenever suits you with 6 months access and approximately 200 hours of learning. No exams, ever.
Upon enrolment, students receive instant access to the Career Centre including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, and interview preparation support.
Optional upgrade offering expert career coaching, a personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven job success strategies.
Enrolees receive a free virtual Student ID Card providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and internationally.
Free access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance learning and knowledge.
Upon completion, students can verify their qualification via SEEK Pass and share it on SEEK to stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Free access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance learning and knowledge.
Free CV and LinkedIn profile reviews, interview coaching, and personalised career planning…
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
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“Cameron Young transformed his passion for dogs into a successful mobile dog grooming service. With everything from a full grooming table to a hydro-bath, he brings the salon directly to his client's homes. Cameron's journey started with The Career Academy's Diploma in Dog Grooming, which equipped him with the skills and confidence to launch his business.”
This practical 100% online course is designed for those who love plants and want to build skills to manage a retail or wholesale nursery business in New Zealand. Covering plant care, stock management, display techniques, customer service, marketing, and business operations, the course bundles three certificates into one comprehensive program. Ideal for aspiring garden centre managers, nursery staff, or anyone looking to step up in the horticulture retail industry.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026