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: Hand Rendering 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: DynaScape LAN 411 P 24
Site Materials and Details LAN 422 P 24
       
TIER 3      
Grading & Drainage LAN 428 P 30
Graphics III: Photoshop 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     343

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.

 

NYBG’s SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN

NYBG’s School for Horticulture and Landscape Design (SHLD) will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed professionally in Horticulture and Landscape Design. SHLD is licensed by the New York State Department of Education, which recognizes our Certificate Programs as high quality and career-oriented.

Any student who pursues a Certificate in Landscape Design at NYBG for professional reasons is required by the State to formally enroll in our program. Once enrolled, you will receive educational guidance from NYBG staff throughout the program. Each Certificate Program can be completed in 1-2 years, depending on your availability. For more information, see our For Professionals page.