Floral Design Certificate

Making bouquets and floral arrangements is easier than you think! With an emphasis on small business and retail outlets, participants learn the fundamentals of plant care and event floral arrangements.

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  • Kelowna
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Certificate

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Part-Time

Tuition and fees

2023-24: $2,169.10

Program details

This 150-hour certificate program prepares students to work as floral designers and to upgrade the abilities and skills of those currently working in the field. Emphasis is on retail floristry including small businesses and franchise retail outlets. Program content concentrates on the basic principles of plant care, floral design, and floral arrangements for special events.

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Campus Start date Schedule
Kelowna Sep. 23, 2024

Two evenings per week plus Saturdays.

Admission requirements

  • Successful completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.

Program outline

FD 01 - Basic Plant Care Principles
FD 02 - Principles of Floral Design
FD 03 - Basic Floral Arrangements
FD 04 - Designing Funeral Arrangements
FD 05 - Designing Wedding Arrangements
FD 06 - Floral Marketing
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