Floral Design Training

In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century. You’ll also review the skills needed to initiate your own business, including positioning, marketing, investing, and obtaining financing.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner.
• Recognize the qualities and skills required of a successful entrepreneur.

This course covers the basics of floral design, including career opportunities, organizations, events, and working with vendors and suppliers. You’ll also learn about the history of floral design across the globe.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify career opportunities in floral design.
• Recognize the importance of professional organizations, certifications, trade shows, and exhibits in floral design.
• Explain how to work with wholesalers, direct suppliers, and local growers.
• Summarize how different countries approached floral design throughout history.

This course explains how to identify common flowers and foliage as well as how to use them in arrangements. You’ll also learn about the tools and processes required to handle, preserve, and store flowers and arrangements.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Identify flowers by their characteristics, variations, and botanical and common names.
• Explain current trends in plant sales.
• Describe basic techniques for caring for, handling, storing, preserving, and transporting flowers and arrangements.

This course covers both basic and contemporary floral design techniques. You’ll review the common tools and methods used in creating a variety of both simple and more advanced arrangements.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe wiring, taping, basing, and uniting techniques.
• Identify common floral design tools.
• Explain how to apply decorative accessories to a floral arrangement.
• Differentiate between contemporary floral design styles.

This course describes the various floral arrangements appropriate for certain occasions and events. You’ll explore the types of designs that are used for weddings, proms, parties, holidays, seasons, and to express sympathy. Also, you’ll learn how to incorporate permanent or artificial flowers and foliage into your designs.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Differentiate between types of sympathy arrangements.
• List components of floral designs for weddings, proms, and parties.
• Recognize how flowers are used in holiday and seasonal designs.
• Explain ways to use permanent or artificial flowers in floral design.

In this course, you’ll learn how to establish your own floral design business. You’ll discover how to research competitors, market your business, network with others, hire employees, set prices, and address legal issues.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Explain how to research your market and business location.
• Identify marketing, advertising, networking, and promotional opportunities.
• Summarize the basics of interacting with customers and employees.
• Recognize professional business practices in pricing, accounting, and legal issues.