Turn Your Love of Flowers
Into a Creative Career.

This course suits anyone who wants to build a professional career in floristry, whether you are starting from scratch, transitioning from another career, or already working as a florist and want structured training to fill gaps in your knowledge. It is particularly relevant for people considering opening a flower shop, running a home-based studio, or freelancing for weddings and events across Australia. No prior floristry experience is required to enrol.

The course covers the full scope of professional floristry across 100 lessons, including flower identification and conditioning, colour theory and design principles, hand-tied bouquets, wedding and event floristry, sympathy and funeral arrangements, and working with Australian native and seasonal flowers. It also includes practical business content on pricing, sourcing from wholesale markets, sustainable practice, online ordering, delivery logistics, and building a floristry brand. The final module guides you through a capstone project where you develop and cost a complete floral collection.

No prior experience is needed. The course begins with foundational content covering flower anatomy, identification, conditioning, and basic tools, so complete beginners can follow along from the very first lesson. If you already have some floristry experience, the structured format and business modules are likely to cover areas that practical on-the-job experience does not always address.

The course is designed around approximately 238 hours of study at a standard pace, which gives you time to work through each module thoroughly. If you prefer to move through the material more quickly, a fast-track option is available at around 21 hours, which is suited to experienced florists or learners who want a focused review rather than a comprehensive study experience.

Yes, you will receive an Advanced Certificate in Floristry & Floral Design upon successful completion of the course. The course holds recognition from ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and carries CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation, which is valued by employers and professional bodies. It is worth checking with any specific industry association or employer whether this recognition aligns with their particular requirements.

Yes, in several important ways. The course follows a structured curriculum that builds systematically from flower knowledge and design principles through to business operations, rather than offering isolated tips or techniques. It includes dedicated lessons on topics rarely covered in free content, such as quoting weddings, managing sympathy client communications, understanding GST and business structure basics, and developing a sustainability approach. You also complete a capstone project that produces portfolio-ready documentation of a fully costed floral collection.