Landscape Design for Aspiring Professionals

Transform your passion for the outdoors into a profession: Master the art and science of landscape design and create stunning, sustainable outdoor spaces.

Fundamentals of Landscape Design

Unit 1: Introduction to Landscape Architecture

Unit 2: Elements of Design

Unit 3: Principles of Design

Unit 4: Applying Design Principles

Site Analysis and Assessment

Unit 1: Introduction to Site Analysis

Unit 2: Mapping and Documentation

Unit 3: Evaluating Site Conditions

Unit 4: Regulations and Opportunities

Landscape Design Planning and Layout

Unit 1: Conceptualizing the Design

Unit 2: Drafting and Scaled Plans

Unit 3: Views, Accessibility, and Focal Points

Plant Selection and Application

Unit 1: Plant Characteristics and Design

Unit 2: Matching Plants to Site Conditions

Unit 3: Creating Sustainable and Functional Plantings

Hardscape Materials and Construction Techniques

Unit 1: Introduction to Hardscape

Unit 2: Concrete and Wood Hardscape

Unit 3: Hardscape Construction

Unit 4: Drainage and Structural Considerations

Sustainable Landscape Practices

Unit 1: Water Conservation Techniques

Unit 2: Efficient Irrigation and Soil Health

Unit 3: Reducing Lawn and Using Sustainable Materials

Unit 4: Supporting Pollinators and Wildlife

Landscape Irrigation and Drainage

Unit 1: Irrigation Fundamentals

Unit 2: Designing Irrigation Systems

Unit 3: Drainage Design

Landscape Lighting and Electrical Systems

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Landscape Lighting

Unit 2: Choosing the Right Fixtures and Lamps

Unit 3: Wiring and Installation

Unit 4: Design and Sustainability

Client Communication and Presentation Skills

Unit 1: Foundations of Client Communication

Unit 2: Presenting Design Concepts

Unit 3: Proposals, Contracts, and Expectations

Landscape Design Project Management

Unit 1: Project Planning and Scheduling

Unit 2: Budgeting and Cost Control

Unit 3: Coordination and Execution