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Level 2 RHS Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth and Development

Course overview

Build a strong foundation in plant science with this RHS Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth and Development, designed for adults looking to develop their understanding of how plants grow, function and respond to their environment.

This course is ideal if you are new to horticulture or looking to formalise your existing knowledge, helping you gain confidence in the scientific principles that underpin plant growth and development.

You will explore how plants develop and adapt, linking theory to practical understanding of how they are used and managed within horticulture and wider environmental settings.

Learning is supported with practical activities at our Spring Lane Campus, where you will have access to specialist greenhouse facilities that help bring plant science to life.

Course information

Topics include:

• Structure and function
• Plant health
• Plant nutrition
• Plant specifications
• Plant adaptations
• Planting style
• Horticulture and society
• Biodiversity

You will develop an understanding of the core scientific principles that influence how plants grow and develop, and how these principles are applied within Horticulture.

The course combines theory with context, helping you connect plant science to Horticultural practices.

Develop confidence with access to our Spring Lane Campus, where you can observe and apply key principles of plant growth in a practical environment.