Study for an RHS Qualification

Available to be studied online or at an approved centre, RHS Qualifications are widely recognised and respected within the horticulture industry

RHS Qualifications are designed by the RHS to provide learners with up-to-date horticultural information and practical skills which can be used for accessing or developing a gardening career as well as growing your own curiosity.

  • Study part-time
  • Designed to be completed over one year
  • Three levels of qualification to choose from
  • Modules include principles from garden landscaping to plant growing and propagation
  • Flexible study options include online, blended learning or onsite with an approved RHS delivery provider

How do RHS Qualifications work?

Step 1: Choose the qualification that’s right for you
Step 2: Decide how you want to learn
Step 3: Choose a learning provider
Step 4: Enjoy your studies

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Hear first-hand from our current candidates and alumni about why they chose to study for an RHS Qualification and what they have enjoyed about the course.

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Change to RHS Qualifications

We have been updating our suite of RHS Qualifications and our revised Level 2 and 3 qualifications are now available to enrol on, please visit the ‘Find a centre’ page to discover your nearest centre to learn more. Please note, that the RHS Level 3 in Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting will run for one extra year, with final registrations taking place on 31 March 2024.

Our Level 1 qualifications, aimed at 14-19-year-olds and adults with additional learning needs, remain unchanged.

Find out more about the changes

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Contact the qualifications team

We’re here to help cultivate your passion for horticulture. If you have any questions relating to qualifications please get in touch with the RHS Qualifications team via email.


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Email: qualifications@rhs.org.uk


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