Certification course in Landscape Design

Diploma in Landscape Design

Landscape Design course certificate course

About Course

The Certificate in Landscape Design is a specialized 6-month program designed to equip learners  with the creative, technical, and environmental skills required to shape meaningful outdoor  spaces. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of landscape planning, planting  science, hardscape materials, site analysis, garden styles, design communication, and  professional software tools used in the industry. 

Through a blend of studio exercises, field visits, digital drafting, and a final capstone project, the  program prepares students to conceptualize, design, visualize, and document landscape projects  for residential, commercial, hospitality, and public environments. The curriculum is crafted to  align with the needs of modern urban design practices, making graduates ready for both  employment and freelance opportunities.

Landscape Design course certificate course

Duration: 6 Months

Eligibility:

Minimum education: 10th pass (12th preferred) 

  • No design background needed – visual interest and hands-on mindset is ideal
  •  Ability to work with hand tools and interest in model making or crafts 
  • Basic computer knowledge for digital modules 
  • Curiosity to understand how things are built, assembled, and used

Availability: Bengaluru

Course with Built-in AI Training

Student Ratings

Course Objective

This program equips students with the core technical, creative, and environmental skills  required to plan, visualize, and document landscape spaces. Students learn the fundamentals of  design, site analysis, planting science, hardscape detailing, technical graphics, and software  tools essential for professional landscape practice.

Learning Outcomes

Pre-Requisite Skills

Certification & Outcomes

Teaching & Learning Methodology

Reasons To Apply

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities
  1. Landscape Designer 
  • Design residential gardens, terraces, villa landscapes, small parks, and commercial  outdoor spaces. 
  • Work on softscape + hardscape layouts, planting plans, and conceptual design 
  1. Landscape Draftsman / CAD Technician 
  • Prepare technical drawings, planting plans, working drawings, and construction details  for landscape architects and design firms. 
  1. Planting Designer / Horticulture Planner 
  • Specialize in selecting plant species, preparing plantation layouts, maintenance plans,  and eco-sensitive planting strategies. 
  1. Site Supervisor (Landscape Execution) 
  • Oversee on-site landscape installation, material handling, plant placement, irrigation  setup, and vendor coordination. 
  1. Landscape Visualizer (3D Artist)
  • Create 3D models, rendered views, and presentation boards using SketchUp, Photoshop,  Lumion, etc. 
  1. Garden Consultant / Residential Landscape Specialist 
  • Offer personalized consulting for home gardens, balcony landscapes, terrace gardens,  and small-scale outdoor makeovers. 
  1. Vertical Garden & Terrace Garden Specialist 
  • Design and execute rooftop gardens, urban farming setups, green walls, and  climate-responsive outdoor spaces. 
  1. Nursery & Plant Curator 
  • Work in botanical nurseries, plant boutiques, and urban plant studios managing species  selection and customer guidance. 
  1. Urban Greening Assistant (NGOs & Sustainability Projects) 
  • Participate in city-level greening initiatives, urban forestry, Miyawaki forests, public park  rejuvenation, and environmental programs. 
  1. Landscape Project Coordinator 
  • Assist architects & firms in coordinating design execution, vendor selection, material  procurement, documentation, and timelines. 
  1. Entrepreneur / Freelance Landscape Designer 
  • Start your own design practice focusing on residential clients, terrace gardens, boutique  landscapes, vertical farms, or outdoor styling.

Course Structure

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction & History 

An overview of landscape design foundations, evolution, and major historical garden traditions. 

Module 2: Landscape Graphics & Communication 

Builds visual communication skills through sketching, technical drawings, and basic CAD  drafting. 

Module 3: Site Inventory & Planning 

Covers methods to analyze site conditions and develop functional spatial layouts.

 Module 4: Horticulture Fundamentals 

Introduces plant science, species selection, and basic propagation techniques.

Module 5: Hardscape Materials & Detailing 

Focuses on materials, construction basics, irrigation, drainage, and technical detailing. 

Module 6: Specialized Garden Types 

Explores vertical gardens, terrace gardens, rock gardens, and formal–informal layouts. 

Module 7: Planting Design Strategy 

Teaches plant selection, composition, and detailed planting plan development.

 Module 8: Water Features & Garden Elements 

Covers the design and construction of ponds, fountains, pergolas, and outdoor structures.

 Module 9: Integrated Design Studio 

Applies all concepts to a large-scale landscape project integrating softscape and hardscape. 

Module 10: Digital Application & Documentation 

Develops professional drafting, 3D modeling, and presentation skills using AutoCAD, SketchUp,  and Photoshop. 

Module 11: Professional Practice 

Prepares students for real-world clients, documentation, costing, and career pathways.

Reserve Your Spot Now


Related Courses