Landscape Design Certificate Classes
The NYBG Landscape Design Certificate Program prepares students for creative careers as landscape designers. Outstanding instructors who are working professionals cover every step of the design process, from landscape history to site analysis and design development, is covered. This interactive program enables you to take on a spectrum of projects from simple to complex and also to offer complete landscape design services.
Click here for an overview of the required classes.
September
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Landscape Design HistoryNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. more... | |||||
231LAN301BO | 09/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Bunnell | ONLINE |
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Graphics INote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn more... | |||||
231LAN311BO | 09/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Miller | ONLINE |
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Graphics II: DynaSCAPENote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: basic more... | |||||
231LAN427B | 09/13 | Tu | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Poccia | NYBG | |
231LAN427 | 09/15 | Th | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Graphics INote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn more... | |||||
231LAN311C | 09/16 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
231HRT358D | 09/17 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG |
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Landscape MeasurementNote the "Location" below which indicates if a particular class meets online or in person. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails will contain specific logistics.Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn to create more... | |||||
231LAN340 | 09/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Hettinger | NYBG |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
231HRT358EBL | 09/18 | Su | 9:00am-11:00am | Moore | BLENDED |
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Landscape Design II: Design DevelopmentNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Apply basic design concepts to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with more... | |||||
231LAN402 | 09/22 | Th | 6:15pm-9:15pm | McConnell | NYBG |
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Landscape Design III: Planting DesignThrough a series of design assignments, learn how to prepare planting plans for a variety of projects. Explore the significance of site conditions as well as plant form, texture, color, and ecological associations. Learn to develop plans that are practical, more... | |||||
231LAN403O | 09/22 | Th | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Ellickson-Hastie | ONLINE |
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Landscape Design HistoryNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. more... | |||||
231LAN301CO | 09/23 | Fr | 10:30am-1:30pm | Merritt | ONLINE |
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Business Practices for the Landscape ProfessionalExplore how to effectively organize and operate a small landscape business that will sustain itself and earn a profit. We will discuss how to attract new clients, position oneself in a crowded market and choose the right type of business more... | |||||
231LAN457O | 09/23 | Fr | 10:15am-12:15pm | Zavaglia | ONLINE |
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Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and ShrubsNote the "Location" of each section, as we have blended and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and more... | |||||
231HRT331ABL | 09/24 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Nolan | BLENDED | |
231HRT331BBL | 09/25 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | McLaughlin | BLENDED |
October
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Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and ShrubsNote the "Location" of each section, as we have blended and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and more... | |||||
232HRT331A | 10/12 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |