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Home & Self-Sufficiency · Micro Certificate

Grow Your Own Food
In Your Australian Backyard.

From tropical Queensland to cool-climate Tasmania, every Australian backyard has food-growing potential. Learn what to plant, when to plant it, and how to keep it alive — tailored to Australian conditions.

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ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
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Career outcomes

Upskill. Side Hustle. New Career.

Whatever you are here for, this certificate leads straight to real roles:

Market Gardener
Community Garden Coordinator
Urban Farming Assistant
Nursery Assistant
Garden Workshop Facilitator
Edible Garden Consultant
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

3 modules · 24 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02Understanding Australia's Climate Zones for Food Growing
03Reading Your Microclimate: Sun, Wind, Frost, and Shade
04What to Grow First: Choosing Plants That Match Your Zone and Goals
05Understanding Soil: What Makes It Healthy and Why It Matters
06Improving Your Soil Without Overcomplicating It
07Making and Using Compost at Home
08Seasonal Planting Calendars: When to Plant What and Why
09Setting Up Your First Growing Space: Practical Decisions Before You Plant
10How Plants Use Water: Getting Watering Right Without Guessing
11Water-Efficient Growing Methods for Australian Conditions
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Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

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Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
I'm in Melbourne — what can I plant in autumn that'll produce food?
Melbourne autumn is a great planting window. You can direct-sow broad beans, peas, spinach, kale, silverbeet, and Asian greens. Transplant seedlings of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Garlic goes in from late March to April. The key in Melbourne is to get winter crops in early enough that they establish roots before the cold slows growth. Want me to build you a month-by-month planting guide for your climate zone?
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Charlotte Reeve
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Backyard Food Growing AU Climate
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Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

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Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

24 lessons across 3 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

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Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

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Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

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03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

You want to grow food at home but don't know where to start
You've tried before and want to learn what went wrong
You want Australia-specific advice, not generic northern-hemisphere gardening
You want a productive backyard garden, not just herbs in a pot

It is probably not for you if

You want commercial farming or agriculture training
You're already an experienced food grower and want advanced techniques
You don't have any outdoor growing space at all
You're only interested in ornamental gardening

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Good to know

Common Questions.

Do I need any gardening experience to take this course?+
No prior experience is needed. The course is designed for complete beginners and starts from the ground up, covering everything from understanding Australian climate zones to choosing what to grow first. Whether you have never planted anything before or have tried and struggled, the content is structured to build your knowledge step by step.
Is this course relevant to my specific part of Australia?+
Yes. The course opens by covering Australia's climate zones and how to read your own microclimate, including sun, wind, frost, and shade patterns specific to your location. Seasonal planting calendars and water-efficient methods are also taught with Australian conditions in mind, so the advice applies whether you are in tropical Queensland, temperate Victoria, or the arid interior.
I only have a balcony or a small outdoor space. Is this course still useful for me?+
Absolutely. There are dedicated lessons on balcony and small-space growing, as well as container and pot growing, covering what works and what does not in limited spaces. The course is designed with apartment dwellers and renters in mind, not just those with large backyards.
How long does it take to complete the course?+
The course involves 59 hours of study across 24 lessons and three modules, which most learners complete at their own pace over several weeks. If you want to move through the material more quickly, a fast-track option allows you to complete the course in approximately 6 hours by focusing on the core content.
What certificate will I receive, and is it recognised?+
Upon completion, you will receive a Micro Certificate that is recognised by ICOES and carries CPD accreditation. This makes it suitable for anyone who wants a formal record of their learning, whether for personal development or to demonstrate knowledge in a professional context.
How is this different from just watching gardening videos on YouTube?+
Unlike free online videos, this course follows a structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, from soil preparation and seasonal planning through to pest management, propagation, and creating your own growing plan. The capstone lesson guides you through developing a personalised plan for your specific space and goals, which is something a collection of unrelated videos cannot provide.

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Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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