Landscape Design Certificate Program

OVERVIEW

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. 

Upon completion of the Landscape Design Certificate program, students will:

• Analyze existing landscapes, identify site-specific problems and develop design solutions.
• Prepare planting plans that are practical, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing for a variety of projects. 
• Demonstrate skills associated with site engineering practices, principles, and techniques. 
• Develop strategies for professional success using skills in preparing proposals, pricing, purchasing and more. 

 

REQUIRED COURSES

TIER 1 - INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
COURSE	CODE		HOURS
Landscape Design History	LAN 301		24
Graphics I	LAN 311		24
Landscape Measurement	LAN 340	P	12
Landscape Plants: Fall Trees and Shrubs	HRT 331	P	12
Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs	HRT 334	P	12
Plants for Landscaping	HRT 358		16
TIER 2
Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic Design	LAN 401	P	24
Landscape Design II: Design Development	LAN 402	P	24
Estimating	LAN 380	P	9
Graphics II	LAN 411	P	24
Site Materials and Details	LAN 422	P	24
TIER 3
Grading & Drainage	LAN 428	P	24
Graphics III	LAN 417	P	24
Landscape Design III: Planting Design	LAN 403	P	24
Business Practices for Landscape Professional	LAN 457	P	12
Landscape Design IV: Design and Construction	LAN 520	P	33
Portfolio and Presentation Skills	LAN 555	P	15
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS			337

P = Courses with a prerequisite before you can register

For classes with no current session available, please check back when we announce next season's catalog.