Start a career in Floristry and Flower Arranging with our Accredited course

The award winning Floristry and Flower Arranging Diploma –which is an IVCAS Gold accredited course is a stunning online course for anyone looking to start a career or hobby in Floristry or Floral Arrangement. The course is compacted in to 21 modules (full breakdown below) with many video demonstrations so you truly learn everything you need to know to succeed. 

 

The comprehensive syllabus is supported by experienced tutors who are there to help you through email. 

 

Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. 

 

For Fish4 jobseekers you can receive this course with an 80% discount! so only £39.80. The code will be emailed to you with a full course breakdown.

 

 

Module 1

 

Your Introduction to Floristry

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About the basics of floristry
• A brief history of floristry
• About modern floristry and the science it has become over the years
• What the requirements are that you need for a career in floristry
• Plus much more...

Module 2

 

Careers in Floristry

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The job responsibilities of florists
• About the requirements to enter into the trade
• The areas you need to cover in your effort to become a florist
• About the possibilities in the floristry industry
• Plus much more...

Module 3

 

What You Need To Know About Flowers and Plants

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About flower colours, associations and symbolisms
• How to care and handle potted plants
• Why it is essential to treat the flowers for ethylene
• How to spot the signs of diseases, pests, and other such troubles with plants and flowers
• Plus much more...

Module 4

 

Services Provided by Florists

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The various business models applicable to floristry
• The different types of services provided by florists, including full service, specialty service, limited service and flower sellers.
• The secrets of handing commercial accounts and targeting individuals successfully
• How to use technology to improve business
• Plus much more...

Module 5

 

How to Process, Store and Maintain plants

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About preparing the flowers for storage
• How to store the flowers
• Ways to keep the plants healthy
• About products that help to maintain cut flowers
• Plus much more...

Module 6

 

Popular Flowers, Greens & Fillers

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• Why you need to know which flowers are the favourites
• About the role of foliage flowers and greens in arrangements
• The role of greenery in an arrangement and how to use it
• What the common filler flowers are
• Plus much more...

Module 7

 

Elements and Principles of Design

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The elements of Floral design
• About colour how it should be utilized
• About size what it means and how it should be used
• About Balance, Contrast, Rhythm, Scale, Proportion, Harmony and Dominance
• Plus much more...

Module 8

 

Flower design basics & styles you need to know

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The basics of design and style
• About Western and Eastern influences
• Elements of design
• Line, line mass arrangements, mass arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 9

 

How to make floral arrangements

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About making arrangements, in containers and vases and other vessels.
• Why you should never stop learning
• How to express your creativity
• What you need to consider when planning an arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 10

 

How to Make a Container Arrangement

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• How to create floral centrepieces in shallow containers
• What container displays can be used for
• Ideas for creating your own container arrangement
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own flower container arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 11

 

How to Make an Arrangement for a Vase

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• How to make a vase arrangement
• How to best prepare the flowers and vase
• The best way to arrange the stems and foliage.
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own vase arrangement
• Plus much more...

Module 12

 

How to Make a Hand-tied Bouquet

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• How to make a hand-tied bouquet
• The materials you will need
• How to pick your focal flower
• Step-by-step video to help you make your own hand-tied bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 13

 

How to Make a Corsage or Boutonniere

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The history of the Corsage / Boutonniere
• How to choose the flowers for a Boutonniere
• About the process of crafting a Boutonniere
• How to pick your focal flower
• Plus much more...

Module 14

 

Popular Flowers, Greens & Fillers

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• The requirements of wedding floristry
• How to set yourself up as a wedding florist
• Promoting your business as a wedding florist
• Creating your portfolio
• Plus much more...

Module 15

 

How to Make a Wedding Bouquet

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• How to choose the flowers for a wedding bouquet
• The tools you will need to make a wedding bouquet
• Tips to preserve the bouquet
• Step-by-step video to help you make a wedding bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 16

 

Funeral Flowers

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• Funeral flower traditions
• Choosing flowers and what they mean
• What to give to whom and how
• Various types of funeral flower arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 17

 

How to Make a Funeral Wreath

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About the materials you require to make a funeral wreath
• About the history of funeral wreaths
• Tips to preserve the bouquet
• Step-by-step video to help you make a wedding bouquet
• Plus much more...

Module 18

 

How to Make a Basket Garden & Fruit Basket

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• What a basket garden is
• The materials required to make a basket garden
• How to make a basket garden
• How to make edible fruit arrangements
• Plus much more...

Module 19

 

Getting a Job in the Floristry Industry

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• How to find job openings
• Creating your own job opportunities
• Working as part time and seasonal help
• The ideal floristry candidate
• Plus much more...

Module 20

 

Starting Your Own Business

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• Thing to consider before you start to set up a florist's shop
• Create a business plan
• Find the finance
• Decide whether you want to buy an existing business or to start a new one
• Plus much more...

Module 21

 

Getting Customers / Marketing

 

In this module you will learn:

 

• About the concept of marketing
• About creating a marketing plan
• About implementing a marketing plan
• How online marketing can benefit you
• Plus much more...