Floral Design Certificate

Your interest or passion for beautiful flowers could evolve into a rewarding profession if you complete the Floral Design certificate program offered by Okanagan College.

This program will prepare you to work as a floral designer in retail settings such as small independent florists and franchise outlets. Alternatively, it will upgrade your skills should you already work in the industry.

Program content begins with plant identification and basic plant principles ranging from light, feeding, and watering to insect and disease problems. Principles of floral design such as colour, balance, focal point, and texture are also covered along with basic floral arrangements for table centres, baskets, and other uses.

The special floral requirements associated with two of life’s most emotional events - weddings and funerals -  are covered extensively. The program concludes with instruction on the vital business aspects of the floral industry, from the wholesale purchase of flowers to effective sales techniques and pricing.

Upon completion of this program and having worked for six months in the florist business, you will be eligible to seek Flower Canada accreditation by writing its Basic Florist Skills Examination.