Training Directory: Distance Learning Courses
It's not always possible to commit to a full or part time college course. Distance learning provides a viable alternative, giving you the option to learn in your own time at home. Also remember to check the providers page. The Webinars and Online Learning section has details of events and training that is available online, see these here.
Acacias Course at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Physiology of Acacias; Culture; Propagation; Acacias in the Garden; Other uses of Acacias; Special Project
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Advanced Horticultural Research Course at ACS Garden
Advanced horticultural research course covering - identifying research issues determining research priorities acquisition of technical information specialised research techniques research planning and designing statistics conducting research writing reports Duration – 100 hours Includes Tutor Support Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course
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Advanced Nature Park Management Course at ACS Garden
The course covers - introduction to nature park management, basic ecology, soil management in nature parks, plant maintenance, design of nature/wilderness parks, weed management, pest and disease management, culture of indigenous plants, tree management, turf care, rehabilitation. 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Advanced Permaculture Course at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Evaluating Design Strategies; Understanding Patterns; Water; Earthworks; Humid Tropics; Dry Climate; Temperate to Cold Climates; Planning Work; Costing; Sustainable Systems
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African Violets at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; Pests & Disease; Light and its Effects; Greenhouse Culture; Ways to use African Violets; Special Assignment
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Agricultural Marketing at ACS Distance Education
Online Agricultural Marketing Course. Learn to sell farm produce more effectively and efficiently. Start any time. Tutor support available throughout the course. A successful rural manager also needs to understand their unique markets, and how to capitalise on market forces to maximise business profit.
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Agronomy (Fibre Crops) Course at ACS Garden
Agronomy VI (Fibre Crops) Course requiring 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Tutor support. Covers: Lesson Summary; Scope and Nature of Fibre Crops; Cotton; Jute; Industrial Hemp; Sunn Hemp and Kenaf (Deccan Hemp); Flax; Leaf and Grass Fibre; Fruit Fibre - Coir; Fibre Processing and Fibre Future
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Agronomy (Root Crops) Course at ACS Garden
Agronomy III (Root Crops) Course requiring 100 hours of study. Start anytime. Self-paced. Includes tutor support. Covers: Root Cropping and the Botany of Roots; Cultural Practices: Soil Management, Crop Scheduling, Soil Water, Weed Control, Pest Management; Potatoes; Carrots and Relatives; Turnips and Relatives; Beets; Taro, Yams and Sweet Potato; Other Root Crops; Harvest and Post-Harvest Management
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Agronomy II (Grains) Course at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support. It covers: Introduction to Grains; Grain Growing and Processing; Wheat, Spelt, Triticosecale, Oats, Barley, Rye; Maize, Sorghum and Millet; Rice; Pulse Crops; Pseudo Cereals; Processing Grains for Human Consumption; Grains for Livestock Consumption
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Agronomy Introduction Course at ACS Garden
Online course requiring 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Introduction to Agronomic Practices; Culture: What Influences Crop Growth; Crop Husbandry Practices; Seed and Seed Management; Arable Cereal and Broadleaf Crops; Harvesting; Crop Management: Special Project
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Agronomy Legumes Course at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Scope and Nature of Legume Cropping; Peas; Growing Beans; Growing Lentils; Growing Lupins; Growing Alfalfa; Soybeans; Growing Chickpeas; Other Legumes; Processing and Using Legumes
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Alternative Energy Course at ACS Garden
This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support. The course covers: Lesson Summary: Introduction: The Problems and the Energy Sources; Understanding Energy; Generating Electricity; Storage and Using Electricity; Non-Electric Systems; Energy Consumption; Energy Conservation; Converting to Alternative Systems
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Amenity Horticulture I at ACS Garden
Amenity Horticulture Course. 100 hour course. Start any time. Self-paced. Tutor support. The course covers: Nature and Scope of the Amenity Horticulture Industry; Global Variations: Nature and Scope of the Amenity Horticulture Industry in Different Countries; Benefits of Amenity Horticulture; Amenity Horticulture Management Options; Influences; Determining Best Practice; Preparing for the Future
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Amenity Horticulture II at ACS Garden
Amenity Horticulture II covering: Adapting Amenity Horticulture to Changing Needs; Macro Panning for Amenity Land Provision; Resources and Information; Social, Cultural and Environmental Impacts; Economic Impacts; Community Involvement; Developing a Management Plan. Requires 100 hours of study. Tutor support included. Self-paced course. Start anytime.
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Animal Anatomy and Physiology - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Develop a sound foundation of knowledge in animal anatomy & physiology. Understand care & management of animals in domesticated or wild situations. Work with animals. Study cells and tissues, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the urinary system, the nervous system, respiration, reproductive systems, muscles, skeleton, growth, development and more.
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Animal Behaviour & Psychology - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Introduction to Animal Behaviour; Animal Perception and Cognition; Innate or Native Behaviours; How Animals Learn; Specific Types of Animal Behaviour; How Animals Communicate; Animal Mentality; Managing Animal Behaviour
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Animal Breeding - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Learn more about Animal Breeding, planning animal breeding programs, genetic theory, planning, breeding programmes, practical applications, cross-breeding, livestock improvement and more. This course includes a sound introduction to genetics relevant to any type of animal. Personal guidance from highly qualified and experienced animal scientists and practitioners.
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Animal Care and Conservation courses at Animal Jobs Direct
Animal Jobs Direct offers accredited Animal Care, Wildlife and Conservation Courses
www.animal-job.co.uk admin@animal-job.co.uk 0208 6269646
Animal Feed and Nutrition at ACS Distance Education
Study Animal Feed and Nutrition Online. Excellent course for anyone working with animals. Study in your own time and work at your own pace. Tutor Support. Understand how to evaluate and select feeds. All tutors are highly experienced industry specialists.
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Animal Feed and Nutrition Online Course at ACS Distance Education
Animal feed and Nutrition. Learn what animals eat so you can evaluate and select appropriate animal foods. Understand digestion and calculate rations for livestock. Online course. Start anytime. Self-paced course. Includes tutor support.
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Animal Health & Welfare - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Introduction; Preventing Disease and Injury; Understanding & Inspecting Health Issues; Animal First Aid; Some Common Illnesses in Animals.
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Animal Welfare Online Course at ACS Garden
Animal Welfare Course covering: Psychology and Sentience; Managing Animal Welfare; Animal Protection Services, Rescue Services and Health Services; Animal Welfare for Pets, Work Animals, Animals in Sport, Farm Animals; Animal Welfare for Wildlife: Free and Captive. Requires 100 hours of study. Start any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support.
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Animals In a Permaculture System (Permaculture III) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Understand the principles of animals in a permaculture system over eight lessons covering integrating animals into a permaculture system, the role of insects and small animals, poultry, beekeeping, grazing animals, managing larger livestock and wildlife, aquaculture production systems and aquaculture species.
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Applied Electronics Online Course at ACS Garden
This Applied Electronics Course covers: Electronics Linear, Analogue and Digital Electronics; Measuring Electricity; Passive components; Circuits; Other Components; Input and Output devices; Digital Electronics; Applications - Working with Electronics. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Applied Physics Advanced Course at ACS Garden
Applied Physics Advanced Course covering: Electromagnetic Induction; Power Generation and Transmission; Circular Motion and Gravitation; Engineering Physics – Rigid Bodies and Rotational Dynamics, Fluids and fluid dynamics; Relativity; Imaging Instrumentation and Medical Imaging; Fibre Optics; Engineering Physics in Construction. Approximately 100 hours of study. Start any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Aquaculture - 100 hour online course at ACS Distance Education
Aquaculture Course - Study the care and breeding of fresh water fish. Learn essentials of aquaculture. Manage aquaculture enterprise for fresh water fish. Develop the capacity to manage freshwater aquaculture enterprises. Improve your knowledge with this essential course. Improve your job prospects in this field.
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Aquaculture Foundation - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Aquaculture; Methods of Farming; Fish Species to Grow; Feed; Pathology. Start any time to suit you.
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Aquaculture Online Course at ACS Garden
Aquaculture Course covering: Introduction To Aquaculture; Production Systems - EP and IP; What Species To Farm; Trout; Barramundi; Bass; Freshwater Crayfish; Setting Up A Fish Farm; Fish Foods & Feeding; Harvesting. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Aquaponics - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Aquaponics; The Aquaponics System; Growing Fish in Aquaponics; Fish Suited to Aquaponics; Growing Plants in Aquaponics. This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you.
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Aquaponics Online Course at ACS Distance Education
Learn about aquaponics - an intensive form of farming where the two main elements - fish and plants - support each other. Understand plant and animal biology, nutrition and growth. Learn to set up an aquaculture system, plant culture etc. Includes real life case studies and troubleshooting lessons.
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Aquaponics Online Course at ACS Garden
Aquaponics course covering: Aquaponic System Options; Science of Animal and Plant Growth; Nutrition; Controlling Growth; Selecting and Managing Animal Production; Setting up Aquaculture Systems; Aquaponic Plant Culture; Managing an Aquaponics Venture; Troubleshooting. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Aquarium Management at ACS Garden
Aquarium Management course covering: Scope and Nature of Aquaria; The Water Ecosystem; Water Quality and Management; Equipment and System Design; Suitable Inhabitants for Your Aquarium; Fish Health and Diseases; Freshwater Tanks; Simple Saltwater Tanks; Maintenance; Breeding. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Arboriculture Advanced Course at ACS Garden
This course covers: Planting Techniques; Controlling Plant Problems; Strengthening Weak Trees; Controlling Damage Caused by Plants; Tree Felling and Stump Removal; Tolerant Plant Species; Establishing a Tree Plantation. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Arboriculture Introduction Course - Online at ACS Garden
Introduction to Arboriculture Course covering: Tree Biology; Soils In Relation To Trees; Diagnosing Tree Problems; Tree Surgery; Pruning Of Trees; Arboricultural Equipment; Workplace Health and Safety. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Aromatherapy Health Applications Course at ACS Garden
Lesson Summary: Essential Oil Properties; Oil Extraction; The Physiology and Psychology of Aromatherapy; Applications of Aromatherapy; Aromatherapy Safety; Aromatherapy Treatment; Body Systems; Running Your Business. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Aromatherapy Online Course at ACS Garden
Lesson Summary: Plant Identification; Introduction to Aromatherapy; Essential Oils; Safe Use of Essential Oils; Carriers; Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Essential Oil; Methods of Extraction; Hazardous Herbs and Oils. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Artificial Intelligence at ACS Distance Education
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important globally and in agriculture itself. This 100 hour distance learning course can be started at any time to suit you and work at your own pace. The course has eight lessons and includes tutor support and feedback throughout.
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Australian Native Ferns at ACS Garden
Australian Native Ferns Online Course includes: Introduction to Australian Native Ferns, their culture and propagation; Common varieties. Making the Best Use of Native Ferns; The course includes a special assignment. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Australian Native Plants Course at ACS Garden
Australian Natives Introductory course, covering: Cultural Techniques; Eucalypts; Native Trees; Acacias; Myrtaceous Australian Plants; Grevilleas; Ground Cover and Small Shrubs. Commercial Applications. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Australian Native Plants II Course at ACS Garden
Learn more about Australian Native Plants with this online course. Study - Growing conditions, heaths and similar plants, the daisy family, legumes, Monocotyledons and Commercial Applications: Growing Native Cut Flowers. Study time - approximately 100 hours. Start any time. Self-paced course. Tutor support.
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Australian Native Trees Online Course at ACS Garden
This online course covers: Culture and propagation; Important groups of native trees (excluding Eucalypts); Other Varieties; Making The Best Use of Native Trees; Special Assignment (on one selected plant or group). This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Azaleas And Rhododendrons Course at ACS Garden
Learn how to make the best use of azaleas and rhododendrons with this specialist course. The course covers culture and propagation, common and lesser grown varieties. This online course requires 100 hours of study. Start at any time. Work at your own pace. Includes tutor support.
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Bees, Beekeeping and Honey - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Bees and Beekeeping; Bee Biology; Equipment, Materials, Obtaining Bees; The Hive - Types, Construction, Inspection; Working Bees: Seasonal Husbandry and Harvesting; Bee Health Management; Bees in the Landscape; Using Honey and Bee Products
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Behaviour Change Foundation Course at Human Behaviour Change for Life
Would you like to make longer lasting, more impactful positive change? The HBCL Foundation Course is a fantastic introductory course covering the core concepts and principles of human behaviour change - an area of study vital for all careers no matter your ambition or what sector you work in.
Berry Production Course at ACS Garden
Learn more about Berry Production with this online course. Study: Plant Identification System; Berry Characteristics; Lesser Grown Varieties; Propagating Berries; Weed Control and Irrigation; Harvesting and Marketing; Commercial Berry Growing. Approximately 100 hours of study. Start any time. Self-paced. Includes tutor support.
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Biochemistry II at ACS Garden
Advanced Biochemistry course covering: Introduction to Biochemical Molecules; Amino Acids; Structure of Proteins; Protein Dynamics; Sugars, Polysaccharides, Lipids, Membranes, Enzymes, Vitamins and Hormones; DNA and RNA; Laboratory Techniques. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Biochemistry III - Plant Processes at ACS Garden
Biochemistry course focussing on plant processes. The course covers: Introduction; Glycolysis; Movement Through Membranes; Electron Transport and Oxidative; Phosphorylation; Sugar and Polysaccharide Metabolism; Lipid Metabolism; Photosynthesis; Nucleotide Metabolism; Enzyme Activity; Reproductive Processes in Plants; Other Processes. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Biophilic Landscaping at ACS Garden
Biophilic Landscaping course covering: Relationship between Outdoor Environments and Human Well-being; Design, Patterns and Principles in Urban Design; Landscape Components; Providing Services to People; Affecting the Individual, Environmental and Climatic Conditions; Assessing and Analysing Existing Landscapes; Integrating Biophilic Design into Existing Landscape; Urban Development. Delivery – Online, E-Learning, Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Bird Biodiversity and Population Monitoring Methods at Department for Continuing Education University of Oxford
A 5-week part-time tutor-led online course offering detailed training in passive and non-passive bird surveying techniques. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation. Discounted student rate available. Part of our Ecological Survey Techniques postgraduate programme. 11 February – 18 March 2026
c-js.info/3GvvYxp est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Birdkeeping Course at ACS Garden
Study birdkeeping and find out more about: Scope and Nature of Bird Care; Breeds; Housing Birds; Feed and feeding; Health Management; Bird Behaviour and Training; Breeding; Working in the Bird Industry. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Blogging - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Defining Your Blog; Research Your Niche/Blog; Keywords; Designing Your Ideal Post; Presentation of Your Blog; Business Blogs I; Business Blogs II; Intermediate Blogs (Freelance Blogs); Establishing Social Media, Feeds & Newsletters; Marketing, Branding, and Community Building; Start any time to suit you.
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Bonsai Course at ACS Garden
Study bonsai. The course covers: Propagation; Plants for Bonsai; Bonsai Styles and Techniques; Creating Bonsai; Bonsai Culture and Maintenance; Landscaping Principles for Bonsai; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Bookkeeping - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope & Nature of Bookkeeping; Accounting Norms; The Bookkeeping Process; Double Entry Bookkeeping; Chart of Accounts - Balance and Income Statements; Ledger Accounts - Profit and Loss Statements; Cash Receipts & Payment Journals; Start any time to suit you.
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Botanical Identification & using Keys at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A flexible online course with mentor support in plant identification and using botanical keys. The course covers identification of plant components such as reproductive organs, stem, leaf, hairs, flowers, seeds, sepals and bracts and also includes identification of trees and ferns. The course also covers using botanical keys.
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Botany and its Role in the Ecosystem at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A modular course in plant science, ecology and botanical identification designed for anyone who is keen to learn how to use plant features for accurate identification. The course helps provide a well rounded view of plant science and symbiosis, botanical identification, naming structures and hierarchies (taxonomy), habitats and habitat indicators
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Botany I Course at ACS Garden
Introduction to Botany Course covering: Taxonomic Classification of Plants; Cells and Tissues; Specific Vegetative Parts of a Plant; Flowers and Fruit; Seed and Developing Embryo; Photosynthesis and Growing Plants; Respiration; Role of Water; Movement of Water and Assimilates through a Plant; Effects of Tropisms and Other Growth Movements. Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
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Botany II at ACS Garden
Botany course II covering: Flower physiology; Phytochrome; Photoperiodism; Control of flower bud initiation and development; Dormancy; Effects of plant associations and competition; Respiration and post harvest physiology; Post harvest storage, transport, retailing and shelf life; Endogenous and synthetic growth regulators; Risks involved with plant growth manipulation. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Brick, Stone and Concrete Masonry at ACS Garden
Course covers: Scope and Nature of Masonry; Cement, Concrete; Construction Method and Structural Considerations; Working with Brick; Working with Stone; Fireplaces, Chimneys and Barbecues; Landscape Applications & Hybrid construction; Repair and Miscellaneous Work; Building Applications - houses, farm and commercial buildings. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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BSc (Hons) Animal Science and Conservation at University of Winchester
This is an innovative, three year degree that combines animal welfare science, conservation biology and environmental sustainability into a flexible, progressive degree. This is a distance learning degree where live lectures and seminars are delivered online in the evenings to facilitate study and working full-time. For more information please contact Dr Lisa Riley, University of Winchester Lisa.Riley@winchester.ac.uk
Cacti and Succulent Culture at ACS Garden
Cacti and Succulent Remote Learning Course covering: Introduction; Culture A; Propagation; Using Cacti & Succulents; Culture B; Cacti developing your plant knowledge; Succulents developing your plant knowledge; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Caring for Chickens & Other Poultry - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Domesticated Poultry; Breeds; Food and Water; Health; Management; The Poultry Industry
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Caring for Chickens and Other Poultry Short, Self-Paced 20 Hour Course at ACS Distance Education
Become an expert in raising chickens and poultry. This short course covers 6 lessons exploring history and origins of chickens and other poultry overall nature of caring for chickens recognising breeds fundamentals of feeding and nutrition health care general management of a flock industry services and opportunities Start anytime. Requires around 20 hours of study.
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Caring for Horses - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Breed and Identification; Anatomy, Physiology and Movement; Digestive System and Feeding; Horse Handling; Health Management; Shoeing the Horse; Care of the Horse at Grass; Care of the Stabled Horse; Saddlery & Equipment; The Equine Industry
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Carnivorous Plants at ACS Garden
Carnivorous Plants Remote Learning course covering: Introduction; Culture; Propagation and Container Growing; Culture; Propagation and Container Growing; Pitchers and Sundews; Other Important Groups; Lesser Grown Varieties of Carnivorous Plants; Australian Droseras; Growing and Using Carnivorous Plants; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime
Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Cattle Breeding at ACS Distance Education
Self-study Cattle Farming Course, requires 20 hours of study. Start any time. Self-paced. Lessons cover - 1 Introduction – trends and technologies in farming 2 Nutrition, health and disease 3 Pasture and forage management 4 Commercial herds 5 Processes and welfare considerations 6 Producing quality stock 7 Breeds guide.
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Cattle Farming - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction - Trends and Technologies in Farming; Nutrition, Health and Disease; Pasture and Forage Management; Commercial Herds - Managing and Maintaining; Processes and Welfare Considerations; Producing Quality Stock; Breeds Guide. Start any time to suit you.
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Certificate in Conservation Management at Ecology Training UK Ltd
Getting your conservation career on track with this comprehensive course, brought to you by the UK’s leading ecology training company, this course is aimed at people wanting to enter conservation as a career, even if you have no relevant degree or experience. The course can be tailored to suit your own career interests such as working with animals or working on nature reserves. It is also suitable for people working full time or raising a family. You can start any time and you have up to 2 years to complete it.
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Certificate in Ecological Consultancy at Ecology Training UK Ltd
A complete course for graduates with a relevant degree who want the skills, knowledge and confidence to apply for jobs in ecological consultancy. This course is known throughout the industry and has been running for 16 years with over 500 students who have successfully completed it.
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Certificate in Practical Rewilding and Species Recovery at Ecology Training UK Ltd
Join us for a comprehensive online course followed by a 3-day field experience, designed for anyone passionate about restoring natural habitats and species recovery in the UK. Our course covers the key aspects of rewilding, habitat and countryside management, species reintroduction, habitat and species monitoring techniques and management planning.
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Change Management - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Change; Organisational Change Management (OCM); Forces of Change; Responses to Change; Choosing a Behavioural Change Approach; Behavioural Change Techniques. Start any time to suit you.
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Choosing Sheep Breeds - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Domesticated Sheep in Human History; Biology and Behaviour; Husbandry Practices; Breeds & Breeding; Sheep Breeds. Start any time to suit you.
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Climate Science at ACS Garden
Climate Science Course by Remote Learning. Covering: Nature and Scope of Climatology; Weather Science Foundations; Circulation Patterns; Climate Classifications & Patterns; Atmospheric Dynamics; Climate Changes; Applications of Climate Science; Climatology Problem Based Learning Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Climate Science II - Forecasting Weather at ACS Garden
Learn more about forecasting the weather. Useful for agricultural and horticultural purposes. Lesson Summary: What to Measure; Tools for forecasting; Types of Forecasting; Weather Models; Predicting Temperature; Predicting Rain; Air Conditions; Practical Applications. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing at ACS Garden
Study how to grow organic vegetables commercially. Lesson Summary: Introduction; Cultivation and Planting; Soils and Nutrition; Soil Management; Review of Major Vegetable Varieties; Pests and Disease; Seed; Greenhouse Growing; Lesser Grown Varieties and Herbs; Irrigation; Mulching and Weeds; Harvesting and Marketing. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Commercial Vegetable Production at ACS Garden
Course to study how to grow vegetables commercially. Lesson Summary: Introduction to Vegetable Growing; Cultural Practices for Vegetables; Pest, Disease & Weed Control; Hydroponic and Greenhouse Growing; Growing Selected Vegetable Varieties; Irrigation; Harvest & Post-Harvest; Marketing Vegetables. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Conifers Course at ACS Garden
Specialist course focussing on Conifers. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Trees; Common Medium Size Shrubs; Small Shrubs; Australian Native Conifers; Rarer Conifers; Using Conifers; Landscaping with Conifers. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Conservation Business and Finance - 14-week CPD course at UWE Bristol/Bristol Zoological Society
This CPD module will help you become a conservation leader through topics linking an organisation's overall budget and accounts to viability of specific programme development, all the way through to financial reporting. There is further consideration and critical review of the growing industry of sustainable, revenue-generating mechanisms for conservation funding.
Conservation Communication and Marketing - 17-week CPD course at UWE Bristol/Bristol Zoological Society
This CPD module will provide you with skills in various methods of communication for different professional conservation contexts, at a leadership level. Managing stakeholder relationships, inclusivity and antiracism are key aspects of this. The module covers different forms of governance relevant to biodiversity and ways to promote legal advocacy.
Conservation Impact - 14-week CPD course at UWE Bristol / Bristol Zoological Society
This CPD module will develop your skills to design evidence-based, feasible projects that deliver positive conservation impacts. We will cover theoretical and practical elements, including scoping knowledge gaps, identifying and evaluating risks to project success, integrating local communities in conservation projects and determining appropriate methodology to create and assess impact.
Conservation Project Management - 14 week CPD course at UWE Bristol/Bristol Zoological Society
This CPD module equips you to design, implement, and manage strategic wildlife conservation projects. You’ll learn core project management principles tailored to conservation, including planning, adaptation, and team leadership. By the end, you’ll be ready to lead impactful, culturally aware initiatives that balance conservation goals with real-world challenges.
Consumer Behaviour - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: What is Marketing Psychology; Who We Sell to - Understanding the Consumer; Psychology of Consumer Behaviour; Market Research Techniques; Where We Sell; Advertising and Marketing - How We Sell. Start any time to suit you.
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Cottage Garden Design Course at ACS Garden
Online course focussing on cottage garden design. The course covers: Introduction to Cottage Gardens; History of Cottage Gardens; Design Techniques and Drawing Plans; Plants for Cottage Gardens; Planting Design in Cottage Gardens; Landscape Features and Components; Cottage Gardens Today; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Crop Irrigation Course at ACS Garden
Understand the theoretical and practical aspects of crop irrigation systems. Study the design and maintenance of crop irrigation systems. Learn to design, install, maintain, operate and evaluate simple irrigation systems.
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Culinary Herb Growing Specialist Course at ACS Garden
A specialist online culinary herbs course, focussing on the culture and growing of culinary herbs. And: Cooking With Herbs; Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; The Lesser Grown Varieties; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Cut Flower Bulb Production Course at ACS Garden
Study Cut Flower Bulb Production and learn more about: Cultural Practices; Flower Initiation & Development; Pest & Disease Control; Managing Yield, Greenhouse Culture; Management, Harvest & Post Harvest; Gladiolus and Liliums; Narcissus; Iris; Other Bulbs. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Cut Flower Orchid Course at ACS Garden
Cut Flower Orchids course. This online course focusses om: Introduction; Culture; Propagation A; Propagation B (Tissue Culture); Greenhouse Management A; Greenhouse Management B; Pest and Disease Control & Identification; Management, Harvest and Post-Harvest; Marketing; Detailed study of one species or group of orchids. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Cut Flower Production Course at ACS Garden
Learn more about cut flower production. The lessons cover: Introduction to Cut Flower Production; Soils and Nutrition; Cultural Practices; Flower Initiation and Development; Pest and Disease Control; Australian Natives and Related Plants; Greenhouse Culture; Harvest and Post Harvest; Developing a Production Plan; Export Marketing. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Cutting Propagation Course at ACS Garden
An online training course in cutting propagation, the course covers: Introduction; Stem cuttings; Non-stem cuttings; Materials and Equipment; Growing Media; Factors affecting Rooting; Setting up a Propagation Area; Management of Cutting Crops. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Data Analysis in Ecology: Statistics for Ecologists & Field Biologists (5-week) at Department for Continuing Education University of Oxford
This part-time tutored online course in ecological statistics provides a thorough introduction to the key statistical principles and methods used by ecologists and field biologists. The course aims to create a rich workshop experience, encouraging direct student and tutor interaction and discussion. 12 November – 17 December 2025
Data Analysis in Ecology: Statistics for Ecologists and Field Biologists (10-week) at University of Oxford at Department for Continuing Education University of Oxford
10-week part-time tutor-led online data analysis course. Provides a thorough introduction to the key statistical principals and methods used by ecologists and field biologists with the open source software QED statistics and R. Can be taken with/without academic accreditation. Discounted student rate available. Part of PGCert in Ecological Survey Techniques.
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Deciduous Trees Course at ACS Garden
A specialist arboriculture and horticultural course focussing on deciduous trees. The course includes lessons on: Introduction; Maple (Acer); Birch (Betula); Ash ;(Fraxinus); Oak (Quercus); Prunus; Other Deciduous Trees; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) Online Training and Assessment Day at The British Deer Society (BDS)
The BDS Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (DSC1) Online Course with Assessment Day introduces deer management and stalking. Topics include deer biology, identification, law, stalking techniques (safety and shooting), and wild meat hygiene. Delivered online and in-person, it combines knowledge with practical skills for ethical deer management.
c-js.info/3ZzqU6X education@bds.org.uk 01425 655434
Dog Owner’s - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Dogs and Humans; Biology of dogs; Basic health; Psychology; Grooming; Working in the canine industry
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Drainage and Flood Mitigation - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Water Management; Water Movement in Soils; Understanding Capillary Action; Managing Water at the Source; Managing Surface Drainage; Managing Sub-Surface Drainage; Storm Drainage. Start at any time to suit you and work at your own pace.
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Earthworks - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope & Nature of Earthworks; Site Preparation; Ground Surface Shaping; Grading & Earthmoving; Earthworks Calculations; Stabilising Methods; Soil Storage & Filling. Start any time to suit you.
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Ecology Level 2 accredited by UK Rural Skills at Animal Biology and Care Education
New course aimed at new or younger learners, those wanting to change career, anyone who has not studied ecology elsewhere & those who want to do some revision. GCSE Science students would find the course useful to support the ecology section of the specification from AQA, OCR Community level systems, Ecosystems & material cycles in Pearson Edexcel, WJEC Cells, Organ systems & Ecosystems.
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Ecology of the UK level 3 accredited by UK Rural Skills at Animal Biology and Care Education
Ecology of the UK introduces the wide & varied ecology of the British Isles. It includes the unique habitat of Ancient woodlands, the man-made habitat of the Norfolk Broads & the Arctic-Alpine environment of the Scottish Highlands. You will also learn about concepts of ecology & species distribution as underpinning knowledge of how ecology works.
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Ecology Training Course level 3 accredited by UK Rural Skills at Animal Biology and Care Education
A six-unit course set at the equivalent to level 3 study that provides a grounding in ecological studies as well practical experience. The course is excellent preparation for a career in ecology and wildlife conservation, habitat management and further studies in higher education. The course is also suitable as CPD for e.g. local authority ecologists and environmental officers. Other ecology courses available.
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Ecotherapy Course at ACS Distance Education
New Ecotherapy Practice course. 100 hour distance learning course. This course covers the following lessons: Nature of Ecotherapy; Theory; Ecotherapy Clients; Intake Assessment, Ecotherapy; Resource; Environment-Based Ecotherapy; Plant-Based Ecotherapy; Animal-Based Ecotherapy; Indoor Ecotherapy; Creativity based Ecotherapy; Holistic Wellness incorporating Ecotherapy
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Effective Horticultural Communication Course at ACS Garden
Often, gardeners, growers and nursery workers have an abundance of passion and horticultural skill, but are let down by their communication skills, leading to inefficiencies. This CPD course will refresh your skills and improve your communication in the horticultural industry. Requires 10 hours of study. Remote learning. Self-study. Start anytime.
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Environmental Assessment Course at ACS Garden
Learn more about environmental assessment with this online training course. The lessons cover: Introduction to Environmental Assessment; Overview of Environments Assessment; International Environmental Law; Domestic Environmental Law; Types of Environmental Assessments; The Design and Process of Environmental Assessment; Writing Environmental Reports; Research Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Environmental Waste Management at ACS Garden
Environmental Waste Management course, studied by remote learning. Lessons cover: Domestic Waste; Street Cleaning & Disposal Of Refuse; Industrial Waste; Toxic and Nuclear Waste; Water Quality and Treatment; Recycling Waste. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Farm Tourism Course at ACS Garden
Study Farm Tourism by remote learning. Lessons cover: The Scope and Nature of Rural and Agricultural Tourism; Creating an Agritourism Setting; Managing an Agritourism Business; Agricultural Tourism Accommodation; Designing and Conducting Tours and Activities; Agritourism Events; Marketing and Promoting an Agritourism Business; Special Project. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Farm Tourism Distance Learning Course at ACS Distance Education
Farm Tourism online course. Add another string to your bow and develop a farm tourism business. Covers all the aspects of agritourism, marketing, promotion, planning, customer care and facilities considerations. Self-paced. 100 hour course. Start at any time. Tutor support. 10% off for CJS visitors. Enter promo code - STUDENT
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Farming and Gardening Vertically - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Nature and Scope of Vertical Growing; Building the Green Wall; Green Facades; Vertical Food Production; Automation; Maintenance; Plant Selection. Start any time to suit you
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Feeding Animals - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Feeding Animals and Industry Opportunities; The composition of Feed; Forage; Concentrates; Feed Additives; Managing Feed Production and Supply; Feeding Small Companion Animals and Pets; Feeding Livestock; Feeding Wildlife; Eating and Nutritional Disorders in Animals
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Feeding Animals Self-Study Course at ACS Distance Education
Feeding Animals - self study short course. Learn the essentials of what is required to feed animals. The course has 10 lessons. Introduction to feeding animals, industry opportunities, composition of feed, forage, concentrates, feed additives, managing feed production and supply, feeding small companion animals, pets, livestock, wildlife, eating and nutritional disorders.
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Ferns Course at ACS Garden
Specialist horticultural course focussing on ferns. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; The Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; Other Varieties; Making the best use of these Plants; Special Assignment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Forage Management at ACS Distance Education
Learn to better manage forage resources for both livestock and other animals. For farm animals. For wildlife. For sustainable ecosystems. Online course requiring around 100 hours of study. Start at any time to suit you. To manage forage resources, you need to have a good understanding of both the plants growing in an area, and the animals that graze on those plants. It requires an appreciation of plant and animal ecology and the impacts which man can have on that ecology.
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Forage Management Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden
Remote learning Forage Management course covering: Scope and Nature of Forage Resources; Grassland Species and Ecosystems; Fodder Trees & Shrubs; Forage Establishment; Forage Management; Forage Quality and Use; Forage (animal) related disorders; Preserving Forage as Hay & Silage. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Forest Gardening Course (Level 2 Award) at The Orchard Project
Learn the skills you need to design, create and manage a forest garden with our seven month accredited online course, featuring the videos of Martin Crawford. Learn from videos, handouts, interactive quizzes and online assessments leading you to qualify for a Level 2 Award in Forest Gardening.
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Forestry Foundation Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden
Forestry Foundations Remote learning course. Lessons include: Scope and Nature of Forestry. Concepts and Fundamentals; Timber and Forest Products; Harvesting; Milling and Processing; Plantation and Forestry Management; Conservation and Restoration Forestry; Agroforestry; Urban Forestry; Project: Planning a Commercial Timber Production. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Forestry Foundations Online Course at ACS Distance Education
100 hour online course. Learn to grow, harvest and process wood on a farm, woodland or for a native forest. Learn the key principles and practical management of trees in agroforestry and urban forestry. 10% off to CJS members. Enter the promo code - STUDENT - when enrolling.
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Fruit Production (Temperate Climate) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study Fruit Production in a Temperate Climate. Lessons include: Introduction to Temperate Fruit Growing; Establishing an Orchard; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Vines, Nuts and Berries; Citrus; Cultural Management of a Fruit Plantation or Orchard; Marketing Your Produce. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Fruit Production (Warm Climate) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Fruit Production in a Warm Climate course. Lessons cover: Introduction To Warm Climate Fruit Growing; Establishing An Orchard; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Nuts, Vines and Berries; Citrus and other Fruits; Cultural Management Of A Fruit Plantation or Orchard; Marketing Your Produce. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Fuchsias Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Become an expert in Fuchsias. In this remote learning course, lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; The Most Commonly Grown Varieties; Other Important Groups; The Lesser Grown Varieties; Making the Best Use of Fuchsias; Special Assignment - On one selected plant or group. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Garden Centre Management Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study Garden Centre Management by distance learning. Lessons cover: Plant Identification; Plant Health; Stock Maintenance and Quality Control; Display and Display Techniques; Garden Product Knowledge I; Garden Product Knowledge II; Indoor Plants; Container Stock; Seedlings, Bulbs, Herbs and Perennials; Deciduous Trees, Fruit, Nuts and Berries; Marketing; Management. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Garden History Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Learn more about garden history with this detailed course. Lessons cover: Introduction; Development of Private Gardens, Public and Commercial Landscapes; Great Gardens & Gardeners of the World; People who Influenced Gardens; Globalisation of Gardens; Modern Garden Conservation; The Role of Organisations in Garden Conservation. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Garden Maintenance Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study garden maintenance by distance learning. Lessons include: Introduction Planning and managing a garden; Garden Furnishings and Machinery; Feeding Plants; Weed Control; Weedicides; Natural Pest Control; Chemical Pest Control; Turf Management; Irrigation; Maintenance of Plants. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Garden Tourism Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Garden Tourism Remote Learning course. Lessons include: Scope And Nature Of Garden Tourism; Garden Destinations; Creating And Managing A Destination; Garden Events; Creating and Managing Garden Events; Garden Activities; Garden Tours; Conducting Garden Tours; Marketing Garden Tourism. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Gardening Skills - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Approaches to Gardening; Tools and Equipment; Plants and Planting; Growing Media and Pots; Watering and Feeding; Pests, Diseases and Weeds; Pruning and Moving; Garden Techniques - Organics to Hydroponics, no Dig, Bonsai. Start any time to suit you.
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Gardening with Tropical Plants Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Become a tropical plant expert. Lessons cover: Introduction; Plant Cultural Practices; Tropical Annuals, Perennials, Bulbous Plants, Bamboos and Lawns; Ornamental Gingers, Heliconias, Palms, Palm Like Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, Orchids, Ferns, Bromeliads, Tropical Herbs, Vegetables, Fruit, Growing Tropical Plants Outside of the Tropics; Landscaping. Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Tutor Support.
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Genetic Applications in Horticulture and Agriculture Course at ACS Garden
The course covers: Inheritance Patterns and Non-Mendelian Genetics; Genetic Foundations; Genetic Technologies; Complex Genetic Inheritance; Epigenetics; Genetic Modification; Genome Editing and Ethical Considerations; Genomics and Crop Development; Genomics and Livestock Development; Genomics and Human Health. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Genetics Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study Genetics by distance learning. Lessons cover: Introduction to Genetics; Cells, Organelles and Cell Division; Interaction between Chromosomes; Interaction between Genes; Genetic Chemistry; Mutations; DNA Repair and Recombination; Developmental Genetics; Population Genetics; Applied Genetics. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Geology Course at ACS Garden
This Geology course covers: Introduction To Geology; Types Of Rocks; Structural Geology; Minerals; Geobiology; Geophysics; Geochemistry; Groundwater Hydrology; Applied Geology. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Geraniums & Pelargoniums Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Become a geranium and pelagonium specialist with this online horticultural course. Lessons cover: Introduction; Culture; Propagation; Using Geraniums & Pelargoniums; Pest & Disease; Irrigation; Greenhouse Management; Special Project; A research project into one major group such as species geraniums or pelargoniums. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Goat Husbandry at ACS Distance Education
Online Goat Husbandry Course. Learn about Goat care; Health problems; Dairy and meat production; Housing; Fencing etc. Study with expert tutors. Requires around 100 hours of study, Start anytime. Self-paced.
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Goat Husbandry Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study Goat Husbandry by distance learning. Lessons cover: Nature and Scope of Goat Production; Goat Breeds and Breeding; Feeds and Nutrition; Health Management; General Husbandry - Housing, Fencing, Grooming; Kids and Kidding; Dairy Production; Goat Farm Management. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Grant Writing for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam UK
In this online training course, you will learn skills to help you write impact-focused grant applications for any type of conservation project. The course covers how to select the right grant, prepare a well written, well presented, high-impact, evidence-based application, create log frames that match donor criteria and process your application effectively. The course is run over 7 weeks with 4 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time.
Green Walls and Roofs at ACS Garden
Vertical Gardening and Farming course. Lessons cover: Construction of Functional and Appropriate Vertical and Roof Gardens; Climbing Plants and Structures for Climbing; Plants Suited to Roof and Vertical Gardens; Container Growing; Maintenance - Watering, Pest Control; Landscaping – Roof and Vertical Gardens. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Greenhouse Cut Flowers at ACS Garden
Greenhouse Cut Flowers Course. Lessons cover: Introduction to Cut Flower Production; Cultural Practices; Flower Initiation and Development; Pest & Disease Control; Greenhouse Management A; Greenhouse Management B; Management, Harvest and Post Harvest; Herbaceous Perennials; Annuals & Biennials; Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomes; Filler Plants; Miscellaneous Greenhouse Cut Flowers. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
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Greenhouse Management at ACS Garden
Remote learning course in Greenhouse Management. Lessons cover: Types of Greenhouses; Growing Systems and Equipment; Pest and Disease Management in Greenhouses; Temperature Management; Water Management; Nutrition Management; Managing Light; Managing Gasses; Automation and Robotic Applications for Greenhouse Production. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support
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Growing Annuals Course at ACS Garden
This Growing Annuals course has eight lessons covering - Introduction, plant identification, physiology, culture; Propagation; Growing Annuals in hydroponics; Pest and Disease; Irrigation; Greenhouses; Flower Beds; Harvest, Post Harvest and Quality. You can start the course at any time and work at your own pace. Study by remote learning with tutor support.
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Growing Camellias Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Develop your understanding of soils, feeding, watering, pruning, planting methods, pest & disease control, propagation, & more. Improve your ability to identify different varieties (both common and uncommon), and how to use camellias to achieve desired landscape effects. This is a course for amateurs and professionals.
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Growing Carnations Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden
Understand the botany and taxonomy of carnations. Explore cultivars to grow. Learn about different techniques from in ground to hydroponics, in greenhouses and the open. Eight lessons cover – introduction, culture, propagation, hydroponics, pest and disease, irrigation, greenhouse management, harvest, post-harvest and quality control.
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Growing Edible Greens and Flowers - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Deciding How to Grow; Propagating Leaf Vegetables; Harvesting, Storing & Using; Lettuce & Its Relatives (Asteraceae); Spinach & Its Relatives (Amaranthaceae); Celery & Its Relatives (Apiaceae); Brassicas; Microgreens (Sprouts); Edible Flowers; Other Leaf Salad Vegetables. Start any time to suit you.
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Growing Fruit & Vegetables - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Food from the Garden; Deciding What to Grow; Successful Growing; Fruits; Deciduous Fruit Trees; Citrus Fruits; Tropical Fruits; Berries; Nuts; Vine Crops; Using Produce; Vegetables; Mushrooms; Special Growing Techniques. Start any time to suit you.
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Growing Grain Crops Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study this course to expand your understanding of types of grains and their growing requirements. Produce better crops and eliminate the risks associated with poor growing schedules and production practices. Discover farm structures and resources required for grain production. Develop your knowledge of different production systems.
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Growing Grevilleas Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Learn about growing grevilleas over eight lessons covering introduction, propagation, culture, commonly grown varieties, important groups, other varieties, making the best use of grevilleas, special project. Become a Grevillea Expert. This is a course for amateurs and professionals; plant collectors and breeders, nurserymen, botanists, landscapers, gardeners and horticulturists.
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Growing Iris Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Learn about the iris, how to grow them to achieve optimum results and the identification of different varieties of irises. Significant sections are included on landscaping with irises, hybridisation and propagation, harvest, post-harvest treatments, achieving and assessing quality, and exhibiting the flowers.
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Growing Lavender Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Lavender growing course covering introduction, soils, fertilisers, nutrition, cultural techniques, propagation, commercial alternatives, review, selection and breeding of lavender, plant knowledge, harvesting, postharvest treatment and storage, processing and making lavender products, marketing lavender.
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Habitat Management at Ecology Training UK Ltd
A 6 module course covering habitat management for woodland and grassland and specifics for barn owl, great crested newt and dormice, also covers management planning, surveying and monitoring. Self study in your own time.
c-js.info/3qkPVPS admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Habitat Restoration at Ecology Training UK Ltd
A 6 module course covering why we need to create and restore habitats, planning and methods for habitat creation and restoration, management and monitoring, habitat creation of grassland and living roofs. Self study course in your own time.
c-js.info/3qkPVPS admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Habitats and Habitat Indicators at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
This short online course covers habitat types in the UK, soil types and indicator plants, as well as exploring effects of pollution on freshwater habitats (eutrophication). The course looks at environmental conditions for growth, habitat types (freshwater, coastal, mountainous, bog, fen, woodland), habitat Indicators and plants for phytoremediation.
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Herb Culture Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study this course to discover how to propagate and grow lots of different kinds of herbs. Understand the key principles of herb culture. Manage problems when growing herbs. Successfully grow herbs in gardens, landscapes, farms, etc. A useful course for the enthusiastic amateur or professional.
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Herb Introductory Course at ACS Garden
This course has 6 lessons covering: Introduction to Herbs, Herb Gardening, What to Grow with What, Growing and Harvesting Herbs, Cooking with Herbs, Herbs for Fragrance, Health and Beauty. This tutor supported course can be studied online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.
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HNC Game and Wildlife Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
SRUC’s Game and Wildlife Management distance learning course is a specialist award aimed at those working within this sector who wish to progress their career. This award will provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meets the needs of employers. The HNC in Game & Wildlife Management (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as deer management, public relations for field sports, wildlife legislation, and habitat management. This qualification typically takes two years to complete.
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Home Fruit Growing Course at ACS Garden
This course has 6 lessons covering: Introduction; Soils; Site; Preparation and Planning; General Cultural Practices; Tree Fruits; Nuts and Vines; Berries. This tutor supported course can be studied online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.
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Home Garden Expert Course at ACS Garden
This course covers - Basic Plant Identification and Culture, Soils, Nutrition, Pests, Weeds, Landscaping, Propagation, Lawns, Indoor Gardening, Kitchen Gardens. Includes tutor support. Study online, by e-learning or printed notes. It requires around 100 hours of study. You can start any time and work at your own pace.
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Home Hydroponics Online Course at ACS Garden
Study Home Hydroponics and learn: Introduction to Hydroponics; Plant Growth; Basic Chemistry; Nutrition and Nutrient Solutions; Medi; Types of Systems; System Desig; Problems; Plant Culture; Solid Media vs Water Culture; Growing Vegetables and cut flower. Tutor support course. Study online, elearning or printed notes. Duration - 100 hour. Self-paced. Start anytime.
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Home Propagation Online Course at ACS Garden
Study home propagation over 9 lessons - Methods of Propagation, Propagating Structures, Techniques, Materials Seed Propagation, Cutting Propagation Propagating Techniques, Budding and Grafting, Propagating Specific Plants, Layout and Organisation of Propagating Area. Duration - 100 hours. Start - anytime. Selfpaced course. Includes tutor support.
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Home Vegetable Growing Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
This course has 8 lessons covering: Introduction; Cultivation and Planting; Review of Major Vegetable Varieties; Pest, Disease and Weed Control; Hydroponic and Greenhouse Growing; Lesser Grown Varieties and Herbs; Irrigation; Harvesting; Storing and Using Vegetables. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Hooved Animals - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Introduction - Overview of Ungulates; Artiodactyls: Even-Toed Ungulates; Perissodactyls; Aquatic Ungulates; Other Ungulates
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Horticultural Irrigation Management at ACS Garden
Study Horticulture Irrigation Management. Learn about Ways to optimise water efficiency. Scheduling irrigation for nurseries, gardens, turf and horticultural crops. Drainage system design. Operating irrigation controllers. Managing system maintenance. Managing fertigation. Evaluating irrigation designs. Design of different systems. Specifically designed to develop your skills in larger scale systems.
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Horticultural Marketing Remote Learning Course at ACS Garden
This course has 7 lessons covering: Introduction to Horticultural Marketing, horticultural marketing processes, horticultural marketing methods, customer service, horticultural marketing research, developing an advertising programme, developing a horticultural marketing strategy. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Horticultural Resource Management at ACS Garden
Horticultural Resource Management course covering - horticultural business structure, management practices, horticulture and the law, staff management, supervision, financial management, improving plant varieties, productivity and risk, managing physical resources, developing a horticultural business plan. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Horticultural Therapy at ACS Garden
Creating a Therapeutic Garden. Learn about horticultural Therapy. Communication, Teaching and Counselling Skills. Risk Management, Hygiene, Risks to be Considered in a Therapy Situation. Accessibility. Vegetables, Propagation, Fruit, Herbs, Growing in Containers - Vertical Gardens, Pots, Hydroponics.
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Horticulture I - Introduction to Horticulture at ACS Garden
A comprehensive horticulture foundation course. Gain technical skills in plant identification, soils, nutrition, pest and weed control, landscaping and propagation, planting, water management, garden maintenance and weeds, plant diseases, pruning, lawns and arboriculture.
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How to Research - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Why We Do Research; Designing Research - Rationale, Aims, Objectives and Hypothesis; Designing Research - Conducting Literature Reviews; Designing Research - Data Collection; Data Analysis; Discussion and Conclusion. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/468NxRm info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
How to Solve Problems - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: What is Problem Solving?; Defining the Problem; Clarifying the Problem; Resources and Time to Solve the Problem; Information, Relevant Facts, Bias and Prejudice in Problem Solving; Ethics and Priorities; Identifying Best Solutions and Putting Them Into Practice; Evaluating Your Solution. Start any time to suit you.
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How To Start An Ecological Consultancy: The Business Blueprint at Ecology Training UK Ltd
Online course with a step-by-step plan and support to start and manage your own business in Ecological Consultancy.
c-js.info/2OH694T admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Hydroponic Management Course (Hydroponics II) at ACS Garden
Study hydroponics management. Learn to run a hydroponic trial, plan, implement and manage growing crops; including tomatoes, capsicum, salad greens, cucurbits, strawberries, roses, carnations and orchids. Study harvest and post-harvest.
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Improve your Business - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Recognising Problems - Where Things Go Wrong; Changing with the Times; Revise Financial Management; Revise Your Marketing; Revise Your Product; Revise and Engage Your Staff; Using Business Systems to Improve a Business. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3zZVrjZ info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Improving Agricultural Sustainability - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
Self Paced 20-hour course to help you understand more about Sustainable Agriculture. Learn to be more sustainable in the farming sector: as a farmer, a farm worker or a supplier of goods or services to farming. Many issues are impacting agriculture today; biosecurity, climate change, soil degredation, fires, market volatility and food miles, to mention just a few.
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Innovation Management at ACS Garden
Innovation is important for businesses because it is a key part of remaining agile in ever-changing environments. This is especially important as we move into more technologically demanding times where competition may grow rapidly. Studying the innovation process enables us to Identify customer needs. Observe trends. Develop competencies. Obtain finances.
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Interior Plants at ACS Garden
Learn to grow indoor plants by distance learning. Learn gardening, landscaping, propagation, identification etc. Study Horticulture, Gardening, taxonomy and plantsmanship. Learn about plant culture, flowering plants, foliage plants, herbs, vines, the interior plantscaping industry.
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Internet Marketing - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: The Scope and Nature of Digital Marketing; Search Engine Optimization; Content Marketing; Social Media Marketing; Websites and Web Advertising. Start any time to suit you.
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Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data and GIS (Online) at University of Oxford
Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues with this flexible 10-week online course. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas.
Introduction to Ecology at Ecology Training UK Ltd
Interested in ecology but have no scientific or theoretical knowledge? This is the course for you! 10 module course covering what ecology is, biodiversity, ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors, behaviour, evolution, genetics, populations and communities, conservation, history of the British countryside. Self study course with core textbook.
c-js.info/3qkPVPS admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Introduction to Ecology at ACS Garden
The course covers a range of essential ecologically-based subjects. It explores Behavioural ecology, Population ecology, Community ecology, and Ecosystem ecology. It also delves into information on several different biomes - large, naturally occurring communities of flora and/or fauna adapted to the conditions in which they occur.
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Introduction to Horticultural Research By Distance Learning at ACS Garden
An introduction to horticultural research over seven lessons. Determining research needs, searching for information, research methods, using statistics, conducting statistical research, research reports, reporting on a research project. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course
c-js.info/4ez6516 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Introduction to Hydroponics at ACS Garden
Introduction to Hydroponics Course - study systems aggregate culture, rockwool, and nutrient film technique; plant growth & culture, nutrients, greenhouses, vegetables, flowers, etc.
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Introduction to Permaculture at ACS Garden
This course contains 5 lessons, consisting of- permaculture concepts, understanding the environment is key to permaculture design, soils in permaculture, climate and water in permaculture, and forest systems. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4mhEnJi info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Invasive Species at Ecology Training UK Ltd
A 9 module course covering what is an invasive species; impacts; treaties, strategies and legislation; plants; animals and the worst 10 in the world. A thorough and interesting course. A must for all ecologists and land managers. Self study in your own time.
c-js.info/3qkPVPS admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Invertebrate Animals at ACS Garden
Study Invertebrate Animals. Learn about the different types of invertebrates - from microscopic invertebrates to more common types of insect. Lessons cover Scope and Nature of Invertebrate Animals. Microscopic Animals. Worms and Worm Like Animals. Sponges, Corals, Anemones, Jellyfish. Molluscs and Echinoderms. Arthropods. Insects.
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Invertebrate Biodiversity and Population Monitoring Methods at Department for Continuing Education University of Oxford
This part-time tutored online course offers expert-led training in invertebrate surveying techniques from planning and preparations through to sampling strategies, surveying methods and reporting. The course aims to create a rich workshop experience, encouraging direct student and tutor interaction and discussion. 23 April – 28 May 2025
Irrigating Gardens at ACS Garden
Correct watering is an essential part of garden maintenance, particular for large established gardens. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge in all areas of irrigation management for gardens. Learn to Correctly estimate irrigation requirements. Select the best irrigation system. Design the right system. Understand pumps and filters.
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Land Degradation, Restoration and Management - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Land Management; Land Degradation & Rehabilitation; Managing Soils; Managing Waters; Managing Plants; Managing Animal Populations; Afterwards
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Land degradation, restoration and management online course at ACS Distance Education
The course requires approximately 20 hours of study. It is studied by distance learning and you can start at any time to suit you. The course covers 7 lessons - lesson 1 scope and nature of land management; lesson 2 land degradation & rehabilitation; lesson 3 managing soils; lesson 4 managing water; lesson 5 managing plants; lesson 6 managing animal populations; lesson 7 afterwards final assessment get 25% off by entering promo code of national23
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Landscape Construction at ACS Garden
Develop skills in the practicalities of building a garden landscape. Develop your knowledge of how to construct or build a landscape - as distinct from designing a landscape. Learn to construct or build a garden. Understanding landscape plans and make different landscaping features.
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Landscape Photography at ACS Distance Education
Learn the techniques necessary to capture the individual expressions of each landscape. Learn about special affects, colour richness, photographic terms, & achieving sharpness. Develop your skill in creating different effects, and using different materials and equipment and see the difference show in your pictures. Distance learning. Start any time.
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Landscaping For Home Gardens at ACS Garden
Study landscaping for home gardens. Ten lessons cover Designing Gardens, Styles of Gardens, Drawing Plans - Designing Gardens, Understanding Soils, Basic Landscape Construction, Weeds & Pests. Planting and Pruning, Lawns, paving and other surfacing, Garden Features, Developing Your Garden - Special Project
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Landscaping I - Introduction to Landscaping at ACS Garden
Develop the skills to help you design and create gardens. Study this course to Learn the principles that underpin garden and landscape design and use them to design a garden. Understand how to use different garden components to create varying effects. Discover how garden styles have evolved over the centuries.
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Lawn Mowing & Turf Care - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Turf Quality; Mowing; Maintaining the Quality; Turf Equipment and Tools; Turf Business Management. Start any time to suit you.
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Level 2 Award in Forest Gardening at The Orchard Project
On this online course you’ll learn everything you need to know about designing, planting and managing a forest garden.
Lone Wolf Learning Course at Lone Wolf Administration
Distance learning course on the wolf. Aimed at people with very little knowledge of wolves. This eight month long course is a chance to learn more about wolves at a basic level, with the added opportunity to support wolves in the wild. This course is not accredited.
Mammal and Reptile Survey Methods at Department for Continuing Education University of Oxford
A 5-week part-time tutor-led online course designed to equip students with the skills, techniques and know-how necessary to undertake surveys of mammal and reptile populations or individuals with confidence. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation. Discounted student rate available. Part of our Ecological Survey Techniques postgraduate programme. 7 January – 11 February 2026
c-js.info/3bl8nl0 est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Managing a Garden Business - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Getting Started; What Services Could You Offer?; Garden Maintenance Services; Landscaping; Managing Finances & Costing. Start any time to suit you.
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Managing Events - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Scope and Nature of Event Management; Developing a Concept and Planning; Organising the Resources Required; Catering: Food and Drink; Promoting Events; Managing Clientele; Risk Management, Legalities and Contingency Planning; Delivering Events; Organising Celebrations, Parties, Exhibitions, Conferences, Seminars; Working in Events Industry. Start any time to suit you.
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Managing Hydroponics Systems (Hydroponics III) at ACS Garden
Learn to manage equipment, water and nutrients for improved hydroponic production in a commercial hydroponic farm or even home hydroponic system. Study Nutrient Solution Composition and Management. Compare Organic and Non Organic Hydroponics. Explore different ways of constructing a system.
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Managing Notable Gardens Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Nine lessons covering - conservation management plans, consult public and interested parties, role of funding, planning for renewal, developing new features and gardens, repair, identifying staff skills, adapting historic gardens for modern use. Duration – 100 hours. Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start anytime. Self-paced.
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Managing Pet Cats - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction to Cat Care; Feline Biology; Breeds; Food and Nutrition; Health Care; Feline Behaviour; Working with Cats. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/4bWsRgD info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Marine Vertebrates - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Start any time to suit you. Topics covered include: Classification of Organisms; Fishes; Sea Birds; Marine Reptiles; Marine Mammals
c-js.info/3xTLgNk info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Medicinal Herbs - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction the Nature and Scope of Medicinal Herbs; Chemical in Herbs and Their Effects on the Body; Ways Herbs are Used; Methods of Preparing Herbs for Use; Directory of Medicinal Herbs; Working with Medicinal Herbs. Start any time to suit you.
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Medicinal Herbs Self-Study Course at ACS Distance Education
This self guided 20 hour course covers: Introduction to medicinal herbs; Chemicals in medicinal herb; Their effect on the human body; Ways herbs are used for medicinal purposes; A guide of 50+ herbs; Business opportunities using medicinal herbs
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Monitoring and Evaluation for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam UK
In this online training course, you will learn how to plan and report on monitoring and evaluation activities for any type of conservation project. The course covers how to define project success in terms of results, objectives and tolerance limits, set indicators to track progress and assess project success, plan monitoring activities to track changes in the situation, plan evaluation activities to assess how impact was achieved and how much impact was due to the project, and report impact using diagrams and charts. The course is run over 5 weeks, with 3 - 3.5 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time.
MSc Conservation Leadership at UWE Bristol/Bristol Zoological Society
Flexible online training equipping you with the skill set needed for successful conservation project management, including team leadership, finance management, communication and delivering impact. You’ll join an active conservation programme team on a remote 6-month work placement, where you will obtain leadership experience and will develop an impressive professional portfolio.
MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
This programme encompasses a broad range of topics and land uses ranging from conservation management to rural land use planning and interpretation to land-use history. Applications are accepted from those either with or without specifically related previous qualifications - previous students have included graduates of History, Education, Business Management and Engineering, as well as Biological and Natural Sciences. Non-graduate entrants have included students with significant experience in aspects such as countryside rangering, town & country planning and ecology. The MSc/PgDip/PgCert Wildlife and Conservation Management is awarded by the University of Glasgow. This is an on-line distance learning programme which can be completed over a maximum of six years.
c-js.info/3Pa1cAI study@sruc.ac.uk 0800269453
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Agroforestry & Food Security at Bangor University
Fully accredited by the ICF. Modules can also be taken individually for CPD. High quality courses with an outstanding reputation. We utilise a wide range of learning technologies, including online forums, group projects, podcasts, vodcasts, management plans and study tours.
www.bangor.ac.uk/sns/distance-learning distance@bangor.ac.uk 01248 382351
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Forestry Course delivered part-time by distance learning at Bangor University
Fully accredited by the ICF. Modules can also be taken individually for CPD. High quality courses with an outstanding reputation. We utilise a wide range of learning technologies, including online forums, group projects, podcasts, vodcasts, management plans and study tours.
www.bangor.ac.uk/sns/distance-learning distance@bangor.ac.uk 01248 382351
MSc/PGDip/PGCert Tropical Forestry Course at Bangor University
Fully accredited by the ICF. Modules can also be taken individually for CPD. High quality courses with an outstanding reputation. We utilise a wide range of learning technologies, including online forums, group projects, podcasts, vodcasts, and study tours.
www.bangor.ac.uk/sns/distance-learning distance@bangor.ac.uk 01248 382351
Nature Park Management I at ACS Garden
Over 8 lessons learn about - introduction to natural wild and bush gardens, history of natural wild and bush gardens, developing concept plans, natural garden plants, planting design, garden features, natural gardens today. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Nursery Growers Course at ACS Garden
This course contains 10 lessons, consisting of natural environments, recreation, the environment, wildlife management, visitor amenities, park interpretation, trail design and construction, water areas, marketing nature areas, risk management I, and risk management II. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4963ET4 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Nursery Hands course at ACS Garden
This course contains 11 lessons, consisting of- introduction to the nursery industry, plant identification and taxonomy, nursery structures and buildings, potting mixes, seed propagation, plant nutrition in the nursery, other nursery tasks, and marketing and sales. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Nursery Sales Assistant Course at ACS Garden
This course contains 5 lessons, consisting of introduction to plant identification basic sales skills, caring for plants, selecting the right plant for the right place, and advising customers in a nursery. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Nut Production Course at ACS Garden
Learn about nut development, production and harvest over eight lessons. Introduction, The Most Commonly Grown Varieties, Culture of Nuts, Propagation, Harvest & Post-harvest of Nuts, Marketing Nuts, Risk Management
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Nutrients for Hydroponics and Tissue Culture - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction; Pre-Packaged Nutrients; Chemical Components; Other Additives; Creating Hydroponic Nutrients; Organic Hydroponic Nutrients; Tissue Culture Nutrients; Managing Contaminants; Testing Solutions; Nutritional Disorders; Nutrient Solution and Produce Nutrition. Start any time to suit you.
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Occupational Health and Safety - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: OHS Policy & Regulations; General Workplace Hazards; Chemical and Biological Hazards; Psychological Stressors in the Workplace; Risk Management & Control Measures; Workplace Accidents, Incidents, & Injuries; Specific Industries and OHS; OHS Workplace Culture; OHS Challenges for Working Remotely. Start any time to suit you.
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Orchid Culture Course at ACS Garden
There are 8 lessons in this course, covering introduction, culture, propagation, cymbidiums and dendrobiums, cattleyas vandas and other commonly grown orchids, Australian native orchids, growing orchids, and harvest and special project on one group of orchids. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Organic Farming Practices at ACS Garden
Ten lessons covering scope and nature of organic farming, farm management systems, management issues, soil management, managing weeds, managing health of animals and plants, mainstream farm livestock, other livestock, managing pastures, and managing agronomic crops. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/3IZV0e9 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Organic Plant Culture Course at ACS Garden
This course contains 10 lessons, consisting of- introduction, plant culture, understanding soils, fertilizers and plant nutrition, soil management, pests and diseases, mulching, seeds, vegetable growing in your locality and fruit growing in your locality. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Ornithology at ACS Garden
Nine lessons consisting of classification and introduction to bird watching, biology of birds, common and widespread land birds, giant birds, long legged birds, seabirds, water birds, hunters, Passeriformes, other birds, and attracting feeding and keeping birds. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Outdoor Plant Production Course (Crops I) at ACS Garden
Outdoor plant production course, focussing on: Crop Production Systems; Organic Crop Production; Soil and Nutrition; Nursery Stock Production; Tree Fruit Production; Soft Fruits Production; Vegetable Production; Cut Flower Production; Herbs, Nuts and Miscellaneous Crops; Crop Production Risk Assessment. Delivery – Online, E-Learning or Paper. Duration – 100 hours. Start – Anytime. Self-paced. Includes Tutor Support.
c-js.info/3H037pW info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Palms and Cyads Course at ACS Garden
This course contains 8 lessons, consisting of- introduction, culture, propagation, selecting suitable palms and cycads, pests and diseases of palms and cycads, using palms and cycads, commercial applications for palms and cycads, and special assignment. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/3IZUvRj info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Perennials Course at ACS Garden
This course contains 8 lessons, consisting of- introduction, culture, propagation and hybridization, review of major types of perennials, pests and diseases, irrigation and hydroponic culture techniques, landscaping with perennials, and further uses. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4fxVnc4 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Permaculture Systems - Permaculture Design Certificate Course at ACS Garden
Gain a PDC in this intensive course. Learn about permaculture principles, natural systems, zone and sector planning, permaculture techniques, animals in permaculture, plants in permaculture, appropriate technologies, preparing a plan.
c-js.info/478o7nM info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
PgCert/PgDip/MSc Environmental Management and GIS at Ulster University
Choose this fully online, part-time course if you would like to combine some of our Environmental Management modules with an introduction to GIS. For the Postgraduate Diploma, you can also opt to replace an additional environmental module with further GIS study.
PgCert/PgDip/MSc in Geographic Information Systems at Ulster University
We offer a fully online distance learning Masters-level programme in GIS. With nearly 30 years’ experience in teaching GIS, and over 20 years via e-learning, we have a significant track record in GIS education and receive excellent feedback from both students and employers.
PgCert/PgDip/MSc in Remote Sensing and GIS at Ulster University
A course ideal for both new graduates and professionals who either want to enhance their employability in geospatial sector or intend to broaden and deepen their remote sensing and GIS skills. A fully online part-time course delivered by tutors experienced in e-learning.
PgDip/MSc Environmental Management at Ulster University
This course has been taught for over 25 years by a leading provider of distance learning in the UK. This part-time course is offered fully online and consists of core modules in Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity Management, Pollution Monitoring and Environmental Data Analysis. For full details see website.
PgDip/MSc Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring at Ulster University
The course is ideal if you already work in the environmental field or wish to pursue a career in this area as it fulfils demand for trained personnel in the environmental regulatory agencies, in companies subject to regulation, and companies involved in providing support services such as monitoring and consultancy.
Planning, Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens at ACS Garden
Plan, design and construct ornamental gardens. Ten lessons cover Site Appraisal, Interpretation, Risk Assessment, Preparing Site Plans, Specification, Site Characteristics, Use of Hard Landscape Features, Setting out a Site to Scale Plans, Soil Handling and Storage, Land Drainage Systems, Ground Preparation Techniques, Construction of Paths, Steps, Ramps, Walls, Fences.
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Plant Biochemistry at ACS Garden
Study Plant Biochemistry. A 100 hour online course including: Lipids, Proteins & Carbohydrates; Enzymes & Hormones; Nitrogen & The Nitrogen Cycle; Photosynthesis & Respiration; Assimilation & Transpiration; Acidity & Alkalinity; Chemical Analysis; Biochemical Applications. Start – Anytime. Self-paced includes tutor support.
c-js.info/441UJ2w info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Biodiversity and Habitat Assessment Methods (10-week) at University of Oxford
A 10-week part-time course taught entirely online providing expert training for professionals, practitioners and researchers who want to improve their ability to conduct vegetation surveys. Can be taken with or without academic accreditation. Discounted student rate available. Part of our Ecological Survey Techniques postgraduate programme.
c-js.info/46pp5vm est@conted.ox.ac.uk 01865 286960
Plant Breeding Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Intensive seven lesson course on plant breeding. Learn about the Scope and Nature of the Plant Breeding Industry, Genetics, Gamete Production, Pollination and Fertilisation in Plants, Mono Hybrid and Di-hybrid Inheritance in Plants, Systematic Botany and Floral Structures, Practical Plant Breeding Techniques, Current Developments in Plant Genetics.
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Plant Conservation at ACS Garden
Learn to recognise signs of degradation of the environment - where vulnerable plant species are being impacted. Help people understand how restoration of ecosystems can be done. Apply strategies and approaches which can be implemented into a focused plan for improving ecosystems and the flora within.
c-js.info/4oqOqMZ info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Ecology Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study plant ecology over eight lessons covering Introductory Ecology, Plant Communities, Plants and their Environment, Plants, Soils & Climate, Plant Adaptations to Extreme Environments, Manipulating Plant Environments, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Organisations, Assessment and Funding.
c-js.info/3WFahEq info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Health 20 Hour Online Self-Paced Course at ACS Distance Education
Plant Health Short Course - Understanding Plant Pests And Diseases. This course will help in the identification of these problems. Without correct identification, it would be very difficult to suggest a suitable method of control. Learn to identify and control many of the most common pests and diseases of plants.
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Plant Management in Nurseries and Garden Centres Course at ACS Garden
Managing plants in a wholesale setting course covering practical components of nursery production, eg. plant propagation, potting, transportation of plants, deciding on appropriate plants to grow and sell, plant breeding, ownership, effectively managing plant pests and diseases and selecting the appropriate growing media for your plants.
c-js.info/4heIiFi info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Pathology Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study phytopathology (plant pathology) - understand what is happening at cellular level in the plants. Learn about plant diseases - the biology, the plants that are affected, and how disease can be controlled.
c-js.info/3INPRWP info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Protection Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Study plant protection over 10 lessons. Learn about scientific names, terms, diagnosing problems, Control Techniques, Chemicals characteristics. Identifying Diseases, symptoms, fungi, viruses, pathogens. Disease Control, Insect Classification and biology. Insect Control, Other Pests, Weed Identification and chemical control. Non-chemical Weed Control.
c-js.info/4olV4E9 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Plant Science: biology, physiology and symbiosis at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
This short online course covers the importance of botany, including plant structure, biology and physiology, growth and reproduction and its role within an ecosystem, exploring symbiosis between plants and fungi, bacteria and insects. The course also covers the food web and plant transport systems (xylem, phloem, transpiration and photosynthesis).
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
Plant Taxonomy Course at ACS Distance Education
Study plant taxonomy. This essential course will help you to recognise a greater number of plants & know when & how to use them. Increase your knowledge of plant families. Understand the advantages of accurate plant identification; but also appreciate the limitations, and occasional contradictions in plant naming.
c-js.info/3DGhh8J info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Planting What Where Short Course at ACS Distance Education
Understand essentials of plant selection and placement - selection and establishment methods, identifying problems, solutions for wet areas, gardening in shade, designing windbreaks, hedges, screens, plants for dry gardens, coastal regions, trees, shrub selection, small garden design, plants for other situations, lawns, living garden art. Self-study. Around 20 hours of study. Start anytime.
c-js.info/46wRT37 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Professional Consulting - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: How to be a Consultant; Packaging Consultancy Services; Delivering Consultancy Services; Building Resources for a Consultancy Practice; Finding the Work, Getting a Job; Planning to Be a Consultant; Ethics for Consultants. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3WrghBo info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Project Management - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Nature and Scope of Project Management; Risk and Uncertainty; Maintaining Control Throughout the Project; Interpersonal Relationships; The End Game; Some Golden Rules of Project Management;. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3Y7F6Ue info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Project Management for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam UK
In this online training course, you will learn skills to help you manage conservation projects of any type or size. The course covers how to define roles to clarify team structure and decision-making, use phases to manage a project from start to finish, set up control processes to keep the project on track and adapt to changing conditions, and set up administrative processes to help conduct effective meetings and develop high-quality documents. The course is run over 6 weeks, with an average of 3.5 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time.
Project Planning for Wildlife Conservation at WildTeam UK
Previously called Strategy Development for Wildlife Conservation, in this online training course, you will learn skills to help you create effective strategies for conservation projects of any type or size. The course covers how to assess the current situation you are trying to change, plan the impact you want to achieve, plan the work you will carry out to achieve that impact and adapt your strategy to your needs and situation. The course is run over 6 weeks, with an average of 4 hours learning per week. The training combines weekly live teaching sessions and pre-recorded training videos to work from in your own time.
Property Management in Permaculture (Permaculture IV) Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Better manage permaculture landscapes. Advanced CPD Course. Learn about buildings in permaculture design, waste disposal methods suitable for permaculture systems, the role of recycling in modern society, water irrigation techniques, the preparation of development and management plans. Work towards a Permaculture Design Certificate.
c-js.info/48sRuU9 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Pruning at ACS Distance Education
20 hour self-study pruning course. Understand how to prune properly and when not to prune. Suitable for people who need to prune plants properly, using different equipment, pruning hedges, creating topiary, establishing espaliers and cordons, bonsai.
c-js.info/4aVU5VO info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Regenerative Agriculture at ACS Distance Education
Study Regenerative Agriculture online. The course consists of ten lessons. Also includes tutor support. Scope and Nature of Regenerative Agriculture Functional and Integrative Level Systems Integrative and Evolutionary Level Systems System Inputs: Climate, Topography, Nutrients Soils Soil Regeneration Livestock Grazing Management Agroforestry Silvopasture System Outputs: Social, Economic and Global Trends Implementation and Whole Farm Planning A Special Project Regenerative Agricultural Enterprise Proposal
c-js.info/45lsppz info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Rewilding: Practical Concepts and Methods at Ecology Training UK Ltd
A practical course giving an introduction to rewilding landscapes principals, concepts and methods. We will look at how rewilding rebuilds species populations and habitats, and look at examples of how to put these into practice. Includes a 2 day field course.
c-js.info/2OH694T admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
RHS Master of Horticulture (MHort) at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
3 year, fully online, degree level diploma designed for experienced horticulturists wishing to advance their knowledge and grow further in their careers. Provides an overview of the horticultural industry within a global context and the opportunity to specialise in an area interest in the final year Dissertation.
Sales Skills for Garden Centre Staff - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Presentation, Personality and Communication in Selling; Helping the Product Sell Itself; Product Knowledge; Selling Made Simple; ‘The Opening’ (Gaining the Customer’s Attention); Closing a Sale’ (COS); The Law and Selling; Gaining and Keeping Customers. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/4d9EF0b info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Seed Management Course at ACS Garden
Seed Management course covering - techniques for harvesting, handling and storage, all types of seed from vegetables and flowers to trees, shrubs and agronomic crops.
A training program for some. Professional development for others. Study - Biology of seed, and seed germination; Seed collection and cleaning techniques; Storage.
c-js.info/45fVCVP info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Self-Sufficiency Online Certificate Course at ACS Distance Education
Online Certificate in Self-Sufficiency. Learn basic self-sufficiency skills, then move on to advanced skills. A flexible qualification, also including the option to study permaculture, herbs and more. Includes tutor support and assessment throughout. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/45LHqBD info@acsedu.co.uk 01384 442752
Small Business Start Up - 20 hour Self-Study Online Course at ACS Distance Education
The course will help you start your own business. Based on hands on knowledge and experience, this short course takes you through the steps involved in starting and planning for a business. This self-guided, self-paced course will teach you more about starting your own business.
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Small Business Startup - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction - A Reality Check; The Product or Service; Systems for Managing a Business; How to Find Potential Customers; How to Make a Sale; Delivering a Product or Service; Pitfalls to Avoid/Rules to Follow. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3sY3OcH info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Small Permaculture Gardens - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Applying Permaculture Principles in Small Spaces; Ecology and Systems; Designing the Small Permaculture Garden; Plants for Small Spaces; Sustainability; Other Ways to Get More From Limited Space; Natural Control Measures; The Permaculture Community. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/46mPud9 info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Soil Management in Horticulture at ACS Garden
Manage the soil for the benefit of the crop and the broader ecosystem. Learn to investigate soil and its characteristics in relation to plant growth. Learn to manage and manipulate soil without causing damage. Understand methods on how to improve soil and modify it to grow specific crops.
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Soil Microbiome Management at ACS Garden
Manage Soils for an Improved and Sustainable Microbiome. Learn the Soil Microbiome, Analysing the Soil Microbiome Status. Measurement vs. Monitoring in Soil Biology. Human Impact on Microbiomes. Land Development and Urbanisation. Soil Substrates and Additives. Conventional vs Organic Soil Management. Plant Interactions. Pest and Disease Interactions. Soil Regeneration Practices.
info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Spark your Creativity; interpretive writing for graphics at The Authentic Spark
Self-directed online course in interpretive writing for graphics designed by experienced script-writer, Sarah Oswald. As The Authentic Spark she offers practical exercises and good practice tips in writing and editing. Work at your own pace using the videos, resources, quizzes and assignments. Get individual feedback on your writing.
c-js.info/4mH5fmY sarah@theauthenticspark.com 07989656690
Sports Turf Management at ACS Garden
Study sports turf management - specialise in the selection, application and maintenance of turf for the sporting environment. Develop your ability to manage the maintenance of different types of sports turf. Learn about looking after golf courses, bowling greens, playing fields, cricket wickets and other sporting facilities.
info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Stakeholder Engagement Training at Dialogue Matters
We offer a range of in-person and online training courses including: Best Practice Stakeholder Participation; Inclusive Engagement; 1:1 Negotiation Skills; Best Practice Participatory Policy Making; and more! Visit our website or contact us to find out more information.
dialoguematters.co.uk/training-courses/ training@dialoguematters.co.uk 01233 813875
Statistics - A Simple Introduction - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: The Language; Data Collection; Measuring the Centre; Determining Likelihoods (Inferential Statistics); Measuring Correlation. Start any time to suit you.
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Sustainable Deer Management CPD at Centre for Mountain Studies
This module covers both practical and policy aspects of deer management and is also useful for those working in government agencies with remits covering land use and environmental issues. The module reflects the growing demand for sustainable deer management uniting sporting elements with environmental and conservation based approaches.
Sustainable Land Use CPD at Centre for Mountain Studies
Land is a finite resource which is gradually reducing in quality and quantity. This course is recommended to anyone who is interested in how we can own, use and manage land sustainably while integrating the voices of local people.
Sustainable Mountain Development at Centre for Mountain Studies
Do you want to understand and make a real difference towards the sustainability of mountain regions? If you are working in, or are interested in mountain areas, this unique online course could be ideal for you. Study entirely online, when and where it suits you. Learn from experts in sustainability across UHI. Study modules that consider social, environmental and economic development. Exit with a PgCert, PgDip and MSc.
Taxonomy: Plant Naming Rules and Structure at Qualiteach Education and Ecology Training
A short online course in plant naming rules (taxonomy) and hierarchical structure (family, genus and species) covering binomials, subspecies and hybrids and the meaning behind scientific names.
c-js.info/2K8CEHI contact@qualiteach.co.uk 07743712020
Technical Writing - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include; Scope and Nature of Technical Writing; Preparing to Write; Researching Your Topic; Communicating Technical Information; Academic and Business Conventions; Referencing; Editing; Writing for Different Purposes. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3WkAJTx info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Tissue Culture at ACS Garden
Learn About the Elements and Methods of Tissue Culture (Micropropagation). Learn micropropagation techniques. Understand plant hormones. Review plant nutrition. Develop knowledge of this increasingly used propagation method. Tissue culture involves growing plants from very small sections (sometimes microscopic) in a laboratory.
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Tour Guiding - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Role of the Tour Guide; Practical Skills Used in Tours; Organising Tour Activities; Working with Other Suppliers and Organisations; Customer Relationship Marketing and Public Relations for Tour Guides; Tour Risk Management. Start any time to suit you.
c-js.info/3W96uib info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Trees for Reafforestation Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Reafforestation course. Study environmental systems and landscape rehabilitation. Propagation. Plant establishment. Approaches To Land Rehabilitation. Ecology Of Soils And Plant Health. Seed Propagation Techniques. Propagation And Nursery Stock. Dealing With Chemical Problems. Physical Plant Effects On Degraded Sites. Plant Establishment Programs. Hostile Environments. Rehabilitating Degraded Sites.
c-js.info/4n8luZa info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Trees for Rehabilitation at ACS Distance Education
Study Reafforestation and Bush Regeneration. Understand environmental systems and care of trees. Develop an understanding of environmental systems and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes.Learn about seed collection, storage, germination, propagation, plant selection, establishment techniques, controlling pest, disease after planting. 100 hour distance learning course. Start at any time to suit you. Self-paced
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Tropical Plants Course at ACS Garden
Learn to Identify and Grow Tropical Plants. Grow plants in warm places or in protected places such as greenhouses and inside homes or offices. Study to grow Tropical Plants. Learn gardening, landscaping, propagation, identification etc. Covers annuals, perennials, bulbs, gingers, palms, trees, shrubs, edibles and more.
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Turf Care Course at ACS Garden
A comprehensive introduction to the identification, selection, culture and management of turf – for recreational, commercial and home use. Learn about grass physiology, turf establishment, soils, problems, pests and diseases, maintenance techniques, irrigation, playing fields and bowling greens, managing established turfs, establishing ornamental turfs.
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Turf Grasses Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Learn about grasses to help you to make better choices about what cultivars to use and how to treat them in a lawn or turf - saving time and money. Create a turf that is far better fitted to its purpose. Choose the cultivars you use more wisely.
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Turf Repair and Renovation Distance Learning Course at ACS Garden
Learn about industry practices for turf repairs and renovating damaged turf. Recognise symptoms of poor turf health, carry out inspections, turf cultivation and techniques for improving the health of turf. Know the different tools and equipment available and selecting the correct tools for the job, weed control using different techniques.
info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Using Herbs - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Introduction; Herb Chemistry and Nutrition; Spices; A Closer Look at Garlic and Ginger; Mustards; Medicinal Uses of Culinary Herbs; Herbal Teas; Other Uses for Culinary Herbs; Herb Crafts; Lavender Crafts; The Kitchen Garden; Using a Selection of Herbs Part 1 and 2. Start any time to suit you.
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Vertebrate Zoology Online course at ACS Garden
There are 11 lessons in this course covering - taxonomy and diversity, fishes, ectotherms, birds, mammals,
marsupials, grand orders glires and Insectivora, carnivores, hoofed mammals, primates and archons, problem-based learning project. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/45axX8U info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Viticulture Online Training Course at ACS Garden
There are 10 lessons in this course covering - introduction, climate and soils, selecting grape varieties, vineyard establishment, grapevine culture, improving grape quality, harvesting and selling, wine. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4mcpmZA info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Warm Climate Nuts Online Course at ACS Garden
There are 8 lessons in this course covering - introduction, nut plant culture, propagation, the macadamia, the pecan, other varieties, selecting a
site and planning a plot, growing harvesting and using nuts. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Water Conservation and Management Course at ACS Garden
There are 10 lessons in this course covering - introduction, water conservation at home and the workplace, water management, water conservation in primary production, in service industries, health and other sectors, water treatment, reuse and recycling. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4mEkD2F info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Water Gardening at ACS Garden
There are 8 lessons in this course covering - introduction, water garden construction, equipment, ponds
and watercourses, spas and swimming pools, indoor and outdoor water features, water plants, aquatic animals. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Water Resources in a Changing Climate CPD at Centre for Mountain Studies
Join our CPD Water Resources in a Changing Climate module to understand how increasing climate variability is leading to more floods and water scarcity in Scotland. Using case studies explore how we can build our capacity to adapt to the changes ahead so we can thrive in the future.
Weed Control Course at ACS Garden
There are 7 lesson in this course covering - weed identification, weed control methods, chemical weed control, weed control in specific situations, safe chemical application, non-chemical weed control, developing a weed control program report. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/47k4jzq info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Wholesale Nursery Management at ACS Garden
There are 9 lessons in this course covering - nursery site organisation, management, nutrition and pest
management, growing media, irrigation, modifying plant growth, marketing strategies, selection of nursery crops.
Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
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Woodland Management for Biodiversity at Ecology Training UK
This self-study course will give you foundation knowledge of woodland habitat management in the UK. Modules include why we manage woodlands, management techniques, specific management for birds, bats, dormice, invertebrates, and plants, also management plans and monitoring.
c-js.info/3KWMGtv admin@ecologytraining.co.uk 01392 532045
Woodworking Course at ACS Garden
There are 6 lessons in this course covering - workshop, tools and applications, types of wood, cutting and
shaping, joinery techniques, carving and woodturning, finishing timber. Duration – 100 hours. Includes Tutor Support. Study online, e-learning or printed notes. Start any time. Self-paced course.
c-js.info/4frdv7f info@acsedu.co.uk 01384442752
Working Remotely - Short Course at ACS Distance Education
This self-study course requires around 20 hours of study. Topics covered include: Nature & Scope of Remote Work; Benefits & Challenges of Doing Business Remotely; Technologies for Remote Businesses; Communicating Remotely; Managing & Supporting Staff Remotely; Remote Delivery of Goods & Services; Online Events. Start any time to suit you.
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