Floral Design Certificate Requirements

The NYBG Certificate Program helps you develop your own aesthetic and master the mechanics for everything from simple bouquets to grand-scale arrangements, while giving you a practical, real-world, business foundation. No experience is necessary—just your flair and enthusiasm!

Those in pursuit of a Certificate must complete 142 total course hours (116 required + 26 elective), plus an 80-hr internship. Browse this page to discover what required courses are currently scheduled.


December

Learn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more...
262FDN400B 12/10 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

The ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more...
262FDN302B 12/17 We 10:00am-4:00pm Cawley
NYBG

January

Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
263FDN300E 01/10 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Our new floral design weekend mini-intensive program provides an accelerated way to complete the NYBG Certificate Program. Over the course of three weekends this winter, you'll take the first four requirements of the program—learning alongside industry professionals as you gain more...
263FDN956 01/10 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Elfe
Mele
Woodson
NYBG

Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
263FDN300C 01/13 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Design and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more...
263FDN305B 01/14 We 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

In addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more...
263FDN504 01/22 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Cawley
NYBG

The ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more...
263FDN302C 01/23 Fr 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG
263FDN302E 01/24 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Elfe
NYBG
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