Study plant retail, nursery operations, and garden centre management online. Earn an ICOES-accredited Certificate of Achievement in around 200 hours.
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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.
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.
Additional certification issued alongside the course.
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.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
Payment Plan – $29 per week. No deposit required, no credit check.
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There are no formal entry requirements. The course is designed for people new to the nursery and garden retail sector, as well as those already working in it who want to build on their knowledge. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 6 months of access and can expect around 200 hours of learning in total. Because the course is self-paced, you can fit study around work and other commitments. Submit an enquiry if you need to confirm whether extensions are available.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, delivered by The Career Academy NZ. There are no exams. Students have unlimited access to tutor support by phone and email during business hours throughout their enrolment.
No work placement is included in this course. Career support is provided through the Career Centre, which includes CV templates, a personalised CV review, job listings, and interview preparation resources. An optional Career Success Bundle upgrade is also available.
The course is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and The Career Academy NZ is a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council (IARC). Students receive a Certificate of Achievement and a SEEK Pass verified credential. It is not a government-accredited or NZQF-registered qualification.
This course covers the practical knowledge behind running a successful nursery or garden centre. Students learn plant care, retail operations, stock management, customer service, and the business skills needed to work confidently in horticultural retail.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits people entering the garden retail sector or those already working in it who want to formalise their knowledge. There are no exams, and no prior experience is required to enrol.
Study is fully online and self-paced, with around 200 hours of learning and 6 months of course access. Students receive unlimited tutor support by phone and email during business hours, plus access to the Career Centre, a personalised CV review, and a SEEK Pass verified credential on completion.
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