Frequently Asked Questions

Who should enroll in this certificate?

  • Serious gardeners seeking to grow their skills or entrepreneurs seeking to grow a new venture.
  • Landscape architects that want to expand their knowledge of residential design.
  • Those working in related fields like landscape maintenance, civil engineering, garden centers or landscape installation that want to offer residential design services to new and existing clients.
  • Anyone considering a career change as a landscape designer.

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Why get a Certificate in Landscape?

 A certificate from Emory Continuing Education is a powerful tool showcasing your skill and ability to design beautiful, healthy, successful home landscapes.

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Where are classes held?

Classes will be held at 6 Executive Park Drive NE (at the North Druid Hills Rd exit off I-85). Some sessions may be held off-site at area nurseries or landscape worksites.

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Is there an attendance requirement?

We require 80% attendance in our classes and successful completion of the capstone project to receive the Landscape Design Certificate.

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What's the program format?

The certificate consists of one full-day Saturday and ten weekly evening sessions. You may find a session-by-session breakdown of what’s covered on the curriculum page, HERE.

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