Furthering your experience and education by earning a certificate may help you to find a fulfilling career with plenty of opportunities for upward mobility. Many certificate programs can be completed online, and may take only about 12 weeks to a year to complete.

What is a certificate in floristry? Students in this course learn the basics of floral arranging, how to design and create original arrangements for a variety of events, how to further develop their skills, how to manage and market a floral business, and how to create rapport with customers and coworkers. Course topics in this program include principles of floral design; small business accounting and budgeting; target markets and advertising; essential tools and equipment; and how to store and process plants, flower, and greenery.

Earning a certificate can be beneficial as it can provide the additional training and experience students need to land their ideal careers. This additional expertise may also help students to excel quickly within their vocation.

There are many different options for certificate programs, and as such, there are different costs associated with each option. In order to be fully informed about the cost of your specific certificate program, you should speak directly to any potential schools and ask to receive up-to-date tuition information.

Receiving your certificate in floristry may lead to exciting jobs in areas such as event planning and design, tourism, entertainment, or in grocery stores and lawn and garden specialty stores. Careers in these areas for graduates include floral directors, creative designers, freelance floral artists, interior floral designers, flower wholesalers, and floral designers. Some students may also take a more entrepreneurial route and choose to open their own floral design business or floral shop.

Many schools offer international options to help students earn their certificate in manner that is convenient and affordable for them. To get started on your certificate in floristry, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.