Growing Plants is only Part of What's needed for a Successful Horticulture Career
When guidance is needed to improve communication skills - this course brings precise information in digestible, easy to follow, bite-sized lessons.
All too often, gardeners, growers and nursery workers have an abundance of passion and horticultural skill; but their communication skills let them down.
Workers, supervisors, and managers in any workplace need to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, customers or colleagues. When communication is misunderstood inefficiencies arise, expectations are not met and the enterprise can spiral out of control.
This is why when a vacancy arises for someone to be promoted or trained up with a view to promotion; the best candidates are always those who not only know the job, but are also good communicators.
- Study this Course to Fill a Gap in your Knowledge and Skill
- Refresh your skills in communication
- CPD program for anyone working in the horticulture industry
Horticulture professionals have practical skills in nurseries, parks and gardens, but responding to management, customers and suppliers is a entirely different skillset - which can be developed and improved.
This CPD certificate in EFFECTIVE HORTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION is important for career advancement.

What You Will Learn in This Horticultural Communication Course
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques for horticulturists
- Enhancing customer relations and client-facing skills
- Communicating concepts clearly to non-experts
- Team communication in horticultural projects
- Crisis communication in horticultural management
Course Lessons
LESSON 1: Introduction to Horticultural Communication
Communication matters
Example workplace interaction: answering customer questions
Communication can take many forms
Worth knowing!
Example of ineffective communication: supervisor and employee
Different ways people communicate with each other
Code switching
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 2: Workplace Communication: Communicating with Suppliers, Colleagues, and the Public
Recognise the chain of command
Example production middle management level nursery grower job description
Leading for impact
Example Leadership: supervisor and employee
All employees can feel more confident when they are prepared for the job!
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 3:Attitude Counts in Horticulture
What is morale?
What is motivation?
Motivation to work better
Selling
Review what you have been learning
LESSON 4: Aspiring Managers
Employee management in horticulture
Recruitment
Clear and effective leadership
Instructing staff
Direct communication
Stop and think: taking responsibility
Introducing change in the workplace
Team building
Reward systems
Quality control and problem solving
Case studies
Review what you've been learning
LESSON 5: Workplace Wellbeing in Horticultural Settings
Self-awareness matters in career growth
Stop and think: developing self- awareness
Duty of Care
Create a healthy workplace and culture
Showing compassion
Review what you have been learning
Final assessment
Why This Course Is Perfect for You
This course can improve client interactions, boosting career growth, enhancing team collaboration.
Explore real-world scenarios.
Think critically and reflectively to improve yourself.
Meet CPD requirements in your workplace.
Enjoy the potential for career growth.
Self-paced course fits in around your work and lifestyle.