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Floristry BusinessDiploma Course

The Floristry Diploma Course is a creative, hands-on introduction to the art and business of floristry. Designed as a self-paced online course, it gives you the freedom to learn when it suits you, whether you’re studying alongside work or other commitments

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Course overview:

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Printed and PDF version of course available

6 Modules

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3 Videos

What Will You Learn?

With six structured modules, this online floristry course takes you from the basics of floral design through to creating professional arrangements and understanding how floristry works as a business. Whether you’re exploring floristry as a hobby, a creative outlet, or a future career, this course gives you the skills and confidence to get started.

Learn the Foundations of Floristry

This beginner's floristry course introduces you to the core knowledge every florist needs. You'll learn about flowers and greenery, how they're used in arrangements, and how colour, texture, and design come together to create balanced, eye-catching displays. You'll develop an understanding of:

  • Flower care and maintenance.
  • Common flowers, plants, and foliage.
  • Colour theory and design principles.
  • Different types of floral arrangements.

Create Beautiful, Professional Arrangements

A big focus of this course in floristry is learning how to create arrangements that look polished and purposeful. You'll explore a wide range of styles, including hand-tied bouquets, container arrangements, basket gardens, corsages, buttonholes, funeral wreaths, and pieces designed for special occasions.

The course guides you through building structured, long-lasting designs and adapting your work to suit different settings and events. You'll also learn how to work confidently with both fresh flowers and plants, with practical guidance throughout to help bring your creativity to life.

Work with Clients and Special Occasions

Floristry isn't just about flowers; it's also about understanding people. This accredited floristry course shows you how to work closely with clients to understand their ideas and turn those conversations into designs they'll genuinely love.

You'll explore how wedding and event flowers are planned, how to manage expectations through clear communication, and how to design arrangements for different settings and purposes. These skills are especially valuable if you're considering offering floristry services professionally.

Understand the Business Side of Floristry

If your ambition is to become a florist, this online floristry course gives you insight into how these businesses operate. You'll learn about setting up a shop, sourcing materials, working with suppliers, and managing orders. The course also covers:

  • Different types of floristry businesses.
  • Equipment and workspace setup.
  • Stock selection and ordering.
  • Pricing, profit, and legal requirements.
  • Sustainability in modern floristry.
  • Marketing and promotion basics.
  • Customer service and building a strong reputation.
  • Building repeat custom.
  • Working with businesses and venues.

Flexible Learning with Certification

This accredited floristry course is fully self-paced, allowing you to learn floristry online at a speed that works for you. Each module includes exercises and assessments to help reinforce your learning as you progress.

On completion, you'll receive a certification in floristry, which you can use to support further study, enhance your CV, or take your first steps towards a creative career.

Please note that audio courses do not include certification.

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