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Design for Small Garden Spaces
Balconies, Patios & Terraces

Whether you want to design gardens for clients or want to pursue your personal projects, this 6-week course will equip you with professional skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.

This 6-week course will equip you with professional skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.

Next Course Dates

8th October to 19th November
3:30pm (UK time)

Course Duration

Entry Requirements

No qualifications required

Qualification

Design Stunning Garden & Outdoor Living Spaces

Design Stunning Outdoor Spaces

Whether you aspire to create stunning outdoor spaces for clients or want to embark on exciting personal projects, this 6-week course will give you essential professional garden design skills and principles to pursue your gardening ambitions.

Studying online with like-minded creatives,’ you will explore the fine art of plant and flower selection; you will refine your garden presentation techniques, discover the meaning behind capturing the “spirit of your garden” and more.

Decorative Garden Design Image of Bee

Lesson Overview

Lesson 01 - The Spirit of the Garden

The Spirit of the Garden

Get ready to explore the captivating world of gardens, where each element harmoniously blends to create both its aesthetic and functional characteristics. Together, we will discover how you can modify and incorporate essential components to craft your desired garden themes and spirits.

Assessing the Area

In this lesson, we will explore different aspects of the garden’s existing ecology and climate conditions. We’ll delve into strategies for designing your garden in a manner that enables it to flourish within these specific limitations and surroundings.

Material Selection

Through analysis, we will evaluate how common materials perform so we can understand their characteristics. This will empower you to make informed choices, selecting the ideal material that aligns with both your intended purpose and desired visual aesthetics.

Furniture, Lighting & Accessories

Given the extensive array of furniture and accessories available in the market, we will navigate through essential factors for consideration. This will enable you to confidently choose the most suitable accessories that align with your outdoor space’s specific needs and aesthetics.

Plant Selection

Master the fine art of plant and flower selection so you can select varieties that not only thrive, but also harmonise and enhance your outdoor designs and landscapes.

Presentation

Refine your professional garden presentation techniques and skills by studying examples from professional practitioners within the industry.

Taught Online in 6 Weeks

Course Timeline

Online

Tutorials

Self Study

Upcoming Course Dates

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8th October to 19th November

Course Qualifications

By the end of this course, you will have gained a grounded understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning professional garden design.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and information necessary to create your own garden schemes, serving as a foundation for further advanced studies in garden design.

You will also be awarded with the following certificate:

NDA Short Course Certificate ‘Design for Small Garden Spaces’ Endorsed by AIM Qualifications Quality Mark.

Pricing

UK Students

Standard

Most Popular

£950

One-time payment*

For non-NDA students.
Limited space available.

*On enrolment

NDA Students

Save £155

£795

One-time payment*

For former or current NDA students. Contact us for your DISCOUNT CODE to pay the lower fee!

*On enrolment

International Students

Standard

Most Popular

$1200

One-time payment*

For non-NDA students.
Limited space available.

*On enrolment

NDA Students

Save $200

$1000

One-time payment*

For former or current NDA students. Contact us for your DISCOUNT CODE to pay the lower fee!

*On enrolment

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Course Schedule

8th October to 19th November

Week 1

Course Introduction

Pre-recorded video on the Virtual Learning Studio (VLS)

Lesson 1: The Spirit of the Garden

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson
Tuesday 8th October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Lesson 2: Assessing the Area

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson
Thursday 10th October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Week 2

Lesson 3: Material Selection

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson
Tuesday 15th October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Lesson 4: Furniture, Lighting & Accessories

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson
Thursday 17th October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Week 3

Lesson 5: Planting Selection

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson
Tuesday 22nd October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Lesson 6: Presentation Techniques & Project Launch

1.5 hour Live Online Lesson and 0.5 hour Project Launch
Tuesday 22nd October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Week 4

Independent Study & Tutorial

1 hour Live Online Tutorial
Thursday 31st October @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Week 5

Independent Study & Tutorial

1 hour Live Online Tutorial
Thursday 7th November @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Week 6

Independent Study & Tutorial

1 hour Live Online Tutorial
Thursday 14th November @ 3:30pm (UK Time)

Project Hand-in

Tuesday 19th November

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