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.
May
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Colors—like
flowers
themselves—evoke
feeling
and
sentiment,
and
set
the
mood.
Explore
the
role
of
color
in
floral
design
using
a
spectrum
of
flowers.
This
course
gives
you
a
solid
grounding
in
color
theory,
while
highlighting
the
latest
hues
and
color
more...
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244FDN306O
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05/06
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Woodson
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ONLINE
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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...
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244FDN305
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05/07
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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...
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244FDN400B
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05/22
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We
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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OFS
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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...
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244FDN302B
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05/29
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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June
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Flowers
play
a
crucial
role
in
creating
a
memorable
wedding.
Learn
the
elements
of
successful
floral
wedding
design,
including
the
art
of
fine
wiring
and
taping
to
create
corsages
and
boutonnieres
with
fresh
flowers,
ribbons,
and
bows.
Advance
to
the
more...
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244FDN304
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06/01
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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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...
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244FDN504
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06/04
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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...
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244FDN400C
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06/05
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We
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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OFS
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Full, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee.
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244FDN502
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06/20
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Th
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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July
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The
Floral
Design
Certificate
Program
at
NYBG
offers
the
most
in-depth
training
in
the
region,
covering
every
aspect
of
this
creative
art.
We'll
help
you
develop
your
own
aesthetic,
master
the
mechanics
for
any
arrangement,
and
gain
practical
business
skills,
more...
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251FDN950
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07/08
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Mo
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cawley
Woodson
Mele
Jamison
Raimondi, CLP
Norman
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NYBG
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Colors—like
flowers
themselves—evoke
feeling
and
sentiment,
and
set
the
mood.
Explore
the
role
of
color
in
floral
design
using
a
spectrum
of
flowers.
This
course
gives
you
a
solid
grounding
in
color
theory,
while
highlighting
the
latest
hues
and
color
more...
|
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251FDN306B
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07/27
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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August
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There
are
many
types
of
flowers
available
for
floral
designers,
from
exotic
imports
to
locally
grown.
Learn
to
identify
new
varieties
of
old
favorites,
seasonal
flowers,
and
various
foliages.
Topics
include
the
special
handling
needs
of
many
flower
types.
more...
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251FDN308
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08/15
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Th
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Edinger
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NYBG
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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...
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251FDN400D
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08/15
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Th
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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OFS
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Sympathy
arrangements,
properly
composed,
pay
tribute
to
a
departed
loved
one
and
offer
solace
to
the
grieving.
There
are
details
to
be
discussed
with
a
bereaved
family,
special
etiquette
to
be
observed,
and
a
wide
choice
of
designs
that
make
more...
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251FDN382
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08/24
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Sa
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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September
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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...
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251FDN305B
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09/07
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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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.
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251FDN300B
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09/10
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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