Workforce Development | Agribusiness
LANDSCAPING & HARDSCAPING
Welcome to our dynamic lineup of landscape design
Each of these courses are carefully crafted to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the world of landscaping. Whether you're a homeowner with a green thumb or an aspiring member of the green industry, we have something for everyone.
Introduction to Residential Landscape Design
Are you looking to transform your home's outdoor space into a captivating paradise?
Our introductory course in residential landscape design is the perfect starting point.
Designed for both homeowners and budding green industry enthusiasts, this program
can be conveniently completed from the comfort of your own home. Dive into the fundamentals
of the design process, explore the principles and elements that underpin quality landscape
design, and build a strong foundation for your landscaping skills.
This class is fully online and self-paced.
Hardscape Design and Installation
The installation of pavers to create beautiful patios, pathways, and retaining walls is becoming more and more popular. This course will provide students with information about the principles and procedures involved in the installation and maintenance of hardscapes, particularly interlocking concrete pavers and retaining walls. Students will acquire technical knowledge and hands-on training/skills as it relates to site analysis, hardscape design and selection, hardscape installation and maintenance.
Landscape Account Manager Certification
This is a 12-week program designed to help landscape account managers and others in similar positions that are new to the green/horticulture industry. This course will provide an introduction to specific topics related to landscape management. Topics include but are not limited to: Plant growth, plant identification, pest management, production planning, soils, and many more!
This course will meet for a period of 12 weeks with approximately3 hours of materials
presented online each week asynchronously. There will not be a specific time that
you will be required to sign in which makes this course easy to fit into your schedule!
Landscape Crew Leader Certification
This is a 12-week program designed to help landscape crew members and/or leaders that are new to the green/horticulture industry. This course will provide an introduction to specific topics related to landscape management and leadership training. You will earn a certification upon completion of all sections; Understanding Plants, Horticulture Field Techniques, and Leadership Effectiveness. Topics include but are not limited to the following: plant growth, plant identification, pest management, leadership skills, soils, and much more.
Landscape Equipment Maintenance and Repair
During this course, we will dive into how small engines operate, preventative maintenance, and repair troubleshooting steps. You will gain hands-on experience performing maintenance and repairs on equipment such as pressure washers, mowers, and tillers.
Questions? Contact Us.
Victoria Rans
Workforce Development
vlrans773@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4322