This comprehensive 60+ hour certificate short course offers fundamental horticultural training in a compact time frame. Choose from two specialty tracks:
- Landscape Management
- Turf Management
Who Should Attend? Professional practitioners such as landscapers, lawn care providers, nursery operators, sports field managers, public and private grounds managers, DPW, professional gardeners, landscape and garden designers, and others in the green industries. Both experienced individuals, as well as those aspiring to be, will benefit from this course.
Where? Entirely virtual in 2024, taught by UMass Extension Specialists, UMass faculty, and distinguished guest instructors.
When? Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1:00 to 4:30 pm from 10/29/2024 thru 12/19/2024.
How? The curriculum emphasizes a systems-based approach to plant and land care based on current research and is built on a framework of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Cost: $1100/pp after 9/15/24. Deadline for applications is 10/18/24, pending availability of seats.
For complete information, detailed schedules and registration options, see our Green School page.