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Learn to Integrate with Nature's Design

The Austin Community College Landscape Design and Horticulture Program is founded on the principles and practices of responsible and professional stewardship of the land and native resources. We instill this ideal in our students by exposing them to the planning, design, creation and maintenance of environmentally sustainable landscapes.

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Our program is comprised of several courses which provide educational opportunities for industry professionals, home owners and individuals interested in a career. Courses revolve around landscape design, working with and caring for plants, sustainable practices and many other aspects of green living through the use of plants.

Available Horticulture and Landscape Certificates

  • Landscape Designer

Individual Courses & Availability

If you are looking to learn more about plants, but do not want to complete the certificate program, you can just sign up for the classes that interest you! Please see the program FAQs below for additional information.

It is important to note that due to the nature of these courses, not all classes are offered every semester. Click on individual course titles below for detailed information as well as registration options.

Notice: Landscape Horticulture classes are taught either in person or virtually (synchronously or asynchronously). The virtual classes that are held synchronously will be conducted via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Blackboard, as determined by the instructor. Asynchronous classes do not have a scheduled meeting time and date, the lessons are uploaded to blackboard and may be viewed and studied at each student's own pace.

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Horticulture & Landscape Design Course Listings

2025 Spring Semester

2025 Spring Semester

Jan 2nd, 2025 - Jun 1st, 2025

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2025 Summer Semester

2025 Summer Semester

Jun 2nd, 2025 - Aug 24th, 2025

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2025 Fall Semester

2025 Fall Semester

Aug 25th, 2025 - Dec 31st, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

? Course Listing: Landscape Designer

  • AGCR-1072 General Botany for Landscape Design & Horticulture
  • HALT-1075 Plants of Central Texas
  • AGME-1070 Green Garden Management
  • HALT-1072 Introduction To Landscape Graphics
  • HALT-1071 Landscape Design
  • HALT-1019 Landscape Construction
  • HALT-1051 Landscape Business Operations
  • HALT-2031 Advanced Landscape Design
  • HALT-1073 History of Landscape Architecture Design
  • HALT-1074 Planting Design
  • HALT-1053 Landscape Computer Design
  • HALT-2070 Capstone Project - Independent Study

? How long does it take to complete a certificate program?

Certificate programs are self-paced and typically take 18-24 months to complete based upon a 2-3 class load per semester.

? Do I have to take the classes in any order?

Yes, you can take the classes in any order. However, we recommend the following classes to be taken first: Plants of Central Texas, General Botany and Intro to Landscape Graphics.

For the Landscape Designer Certificate, we recommend the following order:

  1. Introduction to Landscape Graphics
  2. Plants of Central Texas
  3. Landscape Design or Planting Design
  4. Landscape Computer Graphics (formerly Introduction to Computer Graphics)
  5. Advanced Landscape Design (formerly Landscape Design II)

? Can I take just some of the classes but not all of them?

Yes, of course. You may take any of the courses you like or take all the required course to receive the Certificate of Completion.

This is a Continuing Education program (non-credit), so there are no prerequisites needed to begin the program.

? Is the Program more for the hobbyist or for actual job training?

Our program is comprehensive and introduces/prepares students to enter the industry. However, our students range from the hobbyist to those looking to start a new career.

? Do I need to purchase any materials or textbooks?

Some of our courses do require textbooks and supplies. Class syllabus are distributed to students on the first day of class that includes this information. An approximate cost estimate is $75.00

? Do these classes transfer for college credit?

No. This is a non-credit/continuing education program. It is not a Degree program, so classes do not transfer for college credit.

? How much do classes cost?

The classes range from $139-$500 per class.

To view pricing for each class:

  1. Click on the class of interest from the webpage.
  2. This will open a second page listing all active courses.
  3. From there, click on the synonym number to view pricing information.

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Kristi Long
512-223-7529

Location

ACC Northridge Campus
11928 Stonehollow Dr
Austin, Texas 78758

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Program Information: http://continue.austincc.edu/landscape
Program Coordinator: Kristi Long @ 512-223-7529 | lifelonglearning@austincc.edu

Learn to Integrate with Nature's Design

The Austin Community College Landscape Design and Horticulture Program is founded on the principles and practices of responsible and professional stewardship of the land and native resources. We instill this ideal in our students by exposing them to the planning, design, creation and maintenance of environmentally sustainable landscapes.

Would You Like To View Program Courses?

View Course Schedule

Our program is comprised of several courses which provide educational opportunities for industry professionals, home owners and individuals interested in a career. Courses revolve around landscape design, working with and caring for plants, sustainable practices and many other aspects of green living through the use of plants.

Available Horticulture and Landscape Certificates

Individual Courses & Availability

If you are looking to learn more about plants, but do not want to complete the certificate program, you can just sign up for the classes that interest you! Please see the program FAQs below for additional information.

It is important to note that due to the nature of these courses, not all classes are offered every semester. Click on individual course titles below for detailed information as well as registration options.

Notice: Landscape Horticulture classes are taught either in person or virtually (synchronously or asynchronously). The virtual classes that are held synchronously will be conducted via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Blackboard, as determined by the instructor. Asynchronous classes do not have a scheduled meeting time and date, the lessons are uploaded to blackboard and may be viewed and studied at each student's own pace.

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