Degrees and Certificates from Landscape Design Schools

A number of accredited trade schools offer an associate’s degree in landscape design.  The degree may well be of some value if you are seeking employment with a high end home developer or remodeler.  One trade school in Arizona has an associate’s degree in Landscape Design and Management.  They also offer a certificate program in the same field. 

The goal with a degree or certificate is to leverage yourself into a management role or some sort of position where you can exercise creativity.  Certificate programs can prepare you for some of the following occupations:

• Landscape Designer
• Landscape Construction
• Landscape Consultant
• Nursery/Garden Center Operations
• Landscape Lighting Designer
• Landscape Compliance Inspector
• Interior Plant Designer
• Environmental Specialist
• Arborist/Tree Service