Duration
6 months
Tuition
8:1 student to teacher ratio
Timetable
11 January - 28 June 2027
Tuition Hours
10:00–16:00
Mondays
Overview
Discover the foundations of great garden design. Join one of the world's leading design schools and explore the creative process behind exceptional gardens. Whether you are considering a career in garden design, looking to enhance your existing professional skills or simply pursuing a lifelong passion, this course provides a stimulating introduction to the discipline.
The Inchbald Certificate in Garden Design offers an engaging and practical introduction to the creative, technical and environmental principles that underpin successful garden design.
Over six months, you will learn how designers observe, analyse and interpret gardens before transforming ideas into imaginative and practical design solutions. Through a combination of studio teaching and a live design project, you will develop the confidence to communicate your ideas clearly and professionally.
Taught by practising garden designers, the course encourages curiosity, creativity and critical thinking while introducing the essential skills required to create beautiful, functional and sustainable gardens.
Throughout the course you will build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your developing design ability and provides an excellent foundation for further study.
Whether your ambition is to redesign your own garden, begin working within the industry or progress to the Inchbald Diploma, this Certificate provides the ideal first step.
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Course content
The Certificate combines creative exploration with practical design skills, introducing every stage of the garden design process.
Beginning with understanding place, design principles and spatial composition, you will learn how to analyse sites, develop concepts and generate creative responses to a client brief. Through studio workshops and a project, you will gain confidence in producing scaled plans, elevations, presentation drawings and visual design proposals.
The course introduces planting design as both an artistic and ecological discipline, helping you understand how plants create atmosphere, structure and seasonal interest within the garden. You will also explore garden materials and sustainable approaches to creating gardens that are both beautiful and buildable.
Running throughout the programme is a comprehensive residential garden design project that allows you to apply your learning in a realistic design scenario. By the end of the course, you will have produced a portfolio demonstrating your creativity, technical understanding and ability to communicate a complete design proposal.
Who is it aimed at?
The Inchbald Certificate in Garden Design is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the world of garden design before committing to professional study, as well as those looking to develop new creative skills. Whether you are considering a career change, work in a related profession such as architecture, interiors, horticulture or landscaping, or simply have a passion for gardens, this course provides an accessible and inspiring introduction to the discipline. No previous design experience is required. All you need is enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to learn. For those wishing to continue their education, the Certificate provides an excellent progression route to the Inchbald Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design, allowing you to build on your new knowledge and continue your journey towards professional practice. Talk to us today to find out how the Inchbald Certificate can help you begin your journey into the world of garden design.
Key info & fees
Part time: On campus
- Course fees £5,450 (inc VAT)
- Students must be aged 18 or over with ‘A’ levels or equivalent. A good command of written and spoken English and basic computer skills are required.
- Every Monday for 20 weeks. Those completing the course are invited to exhibit in the July Graduate Exhibition alongside the full time students.
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Arrange an informal chat to discuss how this course fits with your goals and start your journey with Inchbald.
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