42 Short courses offered by the university

Join this Environmental Assessment course from Warnborough College to prepare environmental assessments of all kinds, to comply with national and international regulations. 

This Protected Plant Production course from Warnborough College prepares you to sit for RHS modules and acquire credits in the RHS advanced certificate or diploma. 

This Nature Park Management course from Warnborough College has been specifically designed for people working or wishing to work in nature parks and reserves, in managerial or technical positions. 

The content of this Warm Climate Nuts course from Warnborough College is very similar to the “Growing Nuts” course, except this deals exclusively with nuts grown in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Tissue culture involves growing plants from very small sections (sometimes microscopic) in a laboratory. It is a propagation method which is being increasingly used. To learn more, join the Tissue Culture course from Warnborough College.

Learn to design and manage a comprehensive permaculture system. This Permaculture IV course from Warnborough College integrates all aspects of permaculture into the design and management of a comprehensive and balanced system. 

This course is similar to the temperate fruit course, but adapted to cover tropical and sub-tropical conditions. The Fruit Production - Warm Climate course from Warnborough College includes sections on Avocados, Pineapples, Macadamias, Paw Paws and Cashews.

This Interior Plants (Indoor Plants) course from Warnborough College is equally applicable to the professional interior plantscaper or the home owner (or interior decorator) who aspires to achieve the best results with their indoor plants. Learn about the main family groups of indoor plants, the cultural requirements and general characteristics of each of those groups.

Earth Science course at Warnborough College develops an ability to identify and describe the Earth, its structure and explain processes that affect change in the structure and composition of the earth. 

The Soil Microbiome Management course offered by Warnborough College will help you understand what underpins soil health.

The Plant Conservation course offered by Warnborough College will help you learn how to protect threatened plant species.

The Geology course offered by Warnborough College will help you learn the fundamentals of geology.

This course from Warnborough College offers an excellent introduction to Environmental Studies providing a broad based grounding in environmental and conservation issues, and a foundation course for higher learning.

Study this foundation course in (Level 3) Plant Growth for Horticulture from Warnborough College  and develop your ability to describe the principles of plant taxonomy.

This in-depth online Water Gardening course from Warnborough College will develop your skills in many areas of Water Gardening. This includes designing, constructing and maintaining a variety of Water Garden types. Some examples are; fountains, streams, ponds and waterfalls. Water Gardens, large and small, can bring so much character to a garden when used properly.

The Water Conservation and Management course offered by Warnborough College will equip you in the world of water conservation and sustainability.

The Drainage and Flood Mitigation course offered by Warnborough College will help you learn how to mitigate flooding and drainage when extreme weather events such as storms and flooding occurs. 

You can have a positive impact on the conservation of threatened reptile and amphibian species by studying and completing the Herpetology course at Warnborough College  – either for a hobby or to boost your career in a new direction.

Join this Hydroponics Part 1 course from Warnborough College and develop a sound understanding of the theory and practice of hydroponics. 

The Wildlife Conservation online course provided by Warnborough College will teach you the valuable skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for working in Wildlife Conservation.