Landscape Design

QC Design School’s Landscape Design certification course provides comprehensive online training designed to prepare students for success in the growing landscape design industry. Suitable for beginners with no prior experience, the program offers an immersive curriculum that covers everything from plant selection and garden design to outdoor living spaces, site planning, and working with contractors. Students receive personalized feedback and guidance from experienced industry experts, along with access to a thriving virtual community where they can connect with other design professionals and explore bonus learning materials. The course also includes video tutorials, digital design instruction, and built-in business training to support career development.

Through a practical, industry-focused approach, students learn how to conduct client consultations and site visits, design both hardscape and softscape elements, and develop functional, visually appealing outdoor spaces tailored to a variety of budgets and client needs. Training also includes plant classification and growth conditions, professional drawing and presentation skills, and strategies for building a strong design brand. Students learn how to market their services, build a professional portfolio, and confidently launch their landscape design business. Upon completion, graduates earn the International Landscape Design Professional (ILDP) designation, demonstrating their expertise and readiness to work in the field.

Students can become landscape designers in as little as 2 to 6 months through QC Design School’s flexible, self-paced online program. With up to one year available to complete the training, learners can study on their own schedule while balancing other commitments and working toward their ILDP certification.

What You’ll Learn

• Plan and design functional outdoor spaces, including gardens and outdoor rooms.
• Select plants based on classifications, growing conditions, and design goals.
• Create professional site plans and landscape design drawings.
• Build and market a successful landscape design business.