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The garden design course is very well structured. The tutors, staff, and student services are very knowledgeable and professional. The tutors are always helpful and provide excellent advice. I learned... See more
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The course is stimulating, informative and above all enjoyable. You feel well supported and are able to choose the best method of study to suit your lifestyle. would highly recommend to anyone intere... See more
I am in to block 2 of the course and am really enjoying it. The content is thorough and easy to read and understand. It's a lot of material but doing it online in my own time is really working for me.... See more
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Become a professional garden designer or learn about horticulture with our home-study or classroom-based courses. Whether you want to change career, upskill, or learn the basics, we have the right course at the British Academy of Garden Design. With home-study or live online classes, you can study from anywhere worldwide. The classroom-based classes are in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and Live Online. You can contact us now to learn more about our courses and start studying Garden Design or Horticulture with our academy.
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Excellent course just what I was…
Excellent course just what I was looking for, always felt well supported by tutor and given invaluable feedback on all assignments. 5 ⭐️.
October 17, 2023
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Hi Chris,
Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you found the course you were looking for at our Academy and received excellent support from your tutor with valuable feedback.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Before enrolling at the British Academy…
Before enrolling at the British Academy of Garden Design, I spent a lot of time searching for an online landscape design course that I could trust. I chose BAGD, and I'm extremely happy about my decision. My tutor, Ines, is very professional, kind, and knowledgeable. She responds to my questions and concerns right away. After I submitted my first assignment, she gave me a very professional and positive feedback. She recommended me how to work in certain areas that I needed to perform better. I followed her advice, and I feel more confident with my drawings now. The course content is amazing. I have been learning so much! It is a joy for me to be taking this course. I definitely recommend BAGD!
October 5, 2023
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Hi Monica,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that you chose our Academy after a lot of research!
Your compliments to your tutor, Ines, and the professional and pleasant feedback you've gotten are really appreciated. Having a skilled and supportive tutor can make a major difference in the learning experience.
We are thrilled that you'd recommend our courses to anyone looking to pursue a course in garden design.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Good online learning experience
A few assignments in and I am enjoying the online course. The material is varied and I feel like I am learning a lot. The tutors are responsive and helpful.
September 27, 2023
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Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the course, and finding the material varied.
We are thrilled that you find the tutors responsive and helpful.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
Best of luck with your future assignments!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
An excellent course!!!
I had an excellent experience on the post graduate diploma course in garden design. I found the BAGD as one of the recommended educational centres on the Society of Garden Designers website. The course is well structured, covering technical aspects of garden design, as well as plant science and history of gardens. I personally completed this course through the home study option and found it quite comfortable to follow through, but I guess it comes down to personal preferences. Tutors are professional and easy to reach, prompt in answering your queries. Honestly, I had a really good and interesting experience studying with this academy. I truly recommend it!
September 22, 2023
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Hi Roberto,
Thank you for sharing your great experience with our Academy. We are glad that you found your course well-structured.
We are thrilled that the home study method has suited you and that you found the tutors professional and easy to reach.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team!
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
BAGD Diploma Course completed
I completed the Diploma course almost three years to the day after starting. I found the material useful and informative, and the feedback useful in helping me to proceed and develop through the course.
One criticism that I have however is that in running a course aimed primarily at people who will potentially set up design practices there were no exercises relating to budgeting or costs.
September 12, 2023
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Hi there,
Congratulations on completing your Diploma course. We're glad to hear that you found the course materials useful and informative, and that the feedback was beneficial in your progress and development.
We appreciate your constructive feedback and I will be sure to forward it to the right team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design
I started the Postgraduate Diploma with the Live Online Class in February 2022. Although the course materials are informative, joining a bi-weekly class with a professional tutor has been the most beneficial. I would certainly recommend the classroom-based option to anyone serious about a career in garden design.
This course requires commitment and resilience, as the home assignments take significant time and effort. I completed the course in 18 months but if you have a busy life, it can be quite daunting and, once the classroom lessons stop, it is easy to loose momentum.
Although I had already created my design business before joining the course, I was hoping it would give me some validation as a professional, and I would also learn a few tricks along the way. Only time will tell if it helps grow my garden design business...
September 10, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Siana,
Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear that you found the classroom-based learning very benefical for your studies.
Your insight about the importance of maintaining momentum, especially after classroom lessons, is valuable advice for future students. We hope that the course helps you continue to grow your garden design business and provided you the knowledge you were seeking.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
Best of luck with your business, and we can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Great tutors
September 8, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Catriona,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. We are glad you found the tutors great.
I will be sure to share your feedback with the team.
We wish you all the success in your future endeavours!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Just completed PostGrad Diploma - Highly recommend 5*
I've just completed my Postgraduate Garden Design Diploma with the British Academy of Garden Design and I would definitely recommend it to anyone else keen to make the transition into a career in garden design.
The assignments were well-structured and the client briefs were realistic. I found the course to be challenging, but I felt well supported by the wealth of information in the course library. The course covered everything from garden design history, to plant science, to design techniques, and more. The feedback I received from Renata (my assigned tutor) was constructive and informative. I learned a lot from her.
My advice to any new students would be to make the absolute most of the information and examples provided in the course library - It's comprehensive and will make the whole process go a lot smoother.
September 4, 2023
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Hi Jonathan,
Congratulations on completing your Postgraduate Diploma course, and thank you for sharing your experience. We are so happy to hear that you had a positive learning journey and that you'd recommend our courses to others interested in garden design.
It's great that you found the course challenging yet well-suported, covering a wide range of essential topics for garden design.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We wish you all the best in your career in garden design, and we can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
This Academy is amazing place to study…
This Academy is amazing place to study the tutors and administration team are fantastic. Very helpful and kind.
The course materials are easy to understand and the practical projects are great very true to reality. I have enjoyed every minute of this course. I would highly recommend it.
August 25, 2023
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Hi Svetlana,
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our Academy!
We are glad you've found the tutors and Student Services team to be helpful and kind. We are very happy that the course materials are easy to understand.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Great course !!!
The course is really interesting and together with the full support from the tutors it has made this journey a wonderful experience. Completing this course has given me the confidence to start my new career in garden design, thanks once again to all the staff who have helped me achieve my goal.
August 23, 2023
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Hi Nicolás,
Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with the course and our tutors!
Congratulations on completing the course and gaining the confidence to embark on a new career in garden design. I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can’t wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Great Educational Institution.
Happy with materials, methods and tutors. Learned a lot so far.
August 7, 2023
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H Andrea,
Thank your for your review! We are delighted to hear that you are satisfied with the course materials, methods and our tutors.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
Best of luck with your future assignments!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Good first impressions!
I am only starting my journey with British Academy of Garden Design, but I wanted to share this review as I’m really happy with the course (Diploma in Horticulture and Garden Design) so far. The content is really comprehensive and versatile and the assignments, although quite challenging, are a great opportunity to learn - also thanks to the thorough feedback and guidance you get from the tutors who are very supportive and responsive. I can definitely recommend enrolling to anybody who is hesitating!
Wiktoria
August 4, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Wiktoria,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your journey with our Academy.
We are glad you find the course content and materials comprehensive, and that the assignments are providing great learning opportunities. We are also glad to know that our tutors have been supportive, responsive, and providing thorough feedback, contributing to your positive experience.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Great tutor feedback
Great tutor feedback - really prompt and detailed and clear joining and assignment instructions.
August 1, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Johanna,
Thank your for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you've found our tutor feedback to be prompt, detailed and clear.
Best of luck with your future assignments!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
An Enriching Garden Design Journey with Garden Design Academy!
My journey in garden design with Garden Design Academy has been incredibly enriching. The course material exceeded my expectations, covering a wide range of topics with inspiring images and practical examples. The exceptional tutor support boosted my confidence and creativity, with prompt and thorough responses to my queries. The invaluable assignment feedback motivated me to strive for excellence. This course has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to tackle real-life garden design projects with confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Garden Design Academy to anyone passionate about exploring the enchanting world of garden design. Thank you for this wonderful learning experience!
August 3, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Paula,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your journey in garden design has been so enriching.
We are glad that the course materials exceeded your expectations, and provided you with a wide range of practical content.
We are also delighted that you found the tutor support exceptional and confidence-boosting.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
The course is very good
The course is very good for anyone wanting to learn about garden design or work with it. I'm glad I chose this course.
July 10, 2023
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Hi Suzane,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Academy and you're course.
We wish you all the best and can't wait to hear about your future successes!
Kind regards,
Benedita
Excellent
Still early days of the course but I have learnt so much already. Quite a bit of time required to do assignments well but really interesting and there is an emphasis on professional standards. Excellent communication with tutors whenever required.
July 11, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Helen,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you have already learnt so much with your course.
We are delighted that you found the assignments interesting and are happy with the support and guidance from the tutors.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
Best of luck with your future assignments!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
Top Marks for BAGD 🤗
Great course, I was a complete beginner and found the course informative and engaging. From my first assignment to my last i saw a real improvement in my drawings and always got great feedback and useful criticism to help me improve. My tutor was always very encouraging and assignments where always marked and sent back quickly.
July 11, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Natalie,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you found the course informative and engaging.
We are delighted that you found the support and feedback from the tutors very encouraging to complete your course.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
This is an amazing course
This is an amazing course , regardless you are beginner or intermediate. You receive plenty information about landscape design to carry on with your path , regardless if you want to work individually or be employed.
June 24, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you found the course amazing.
We are delighted that the course has provided with the right skills to work individually or for a garden design company.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
The British Academy of Garden Design…Diploma Course in Garden Design.
The British Academy of Garden Design offer a great path into garden design. I'm a gardener myself and i thought i would try something a bit different. The course content is very interesting and easily accessible. The staff are very friendly and helpful with no pressure. I'm really enjoying learning new skills.
June 23, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Stuart,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you are happy with your course.
We are delighted you found the course content interesting and accessible and the staff very friendly and helpful.
I will be sure to share your feedback with all the team.
We can't wait to hear about your future success stories!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
For anyone considering studying the Post Graduate Diploma in Garden Design
For anyone considering studying the post graduate diploma online I would highly recommend it. The online platform is user friendly and there are lots of video tutorials and documents in there to help you, including examples of assignments to help you on your way.
There is a discussion board were you can join in conversations with other students and you can also contact your tutor if you need help.
Submitting your assignments is also easy and feedback from your tutor is well laid out and valuable reading.
I am enjoying this course and only regret is not starting it earlier :-)
June 20, 2023
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Reply from British Academy of Garden Design
Hi Christine,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you are enjoying your course!
We are delighted that you find the Online Learning Centre user-friendly and a great tool to help you study, including the Forum, where you can discuss topics with other students and tutors.
Best of luck with your remaining assignments!
Kind regards,
Vitor.
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