Overview of Technology
The MSU Extension Professional Florist (PF) certificate program is a comprehensive, structured, career training curriculum. We have created it to assist people in learning the foundational information necessary to secure jobs in the floral industry. It is designed to help pre-professionals and those with industry experience to gain knowledge and skill necessary for floristry workplace proficiency.
Background
Our program has been peer-reviewed by some of the best floristry and floriculture faculty from higher education institutions in the U.S. We use a combination of online and in-person learning to deliver research-based, best practices information so that participants can proceed in steps that work with their schedules. Each course provides learners with the foundations to build upon understanding and skills sought after by today’s retail florist businesses.
Technology Description
The program consists of four levels. Students are required to complete them in sequential order. Each course contains a pretest and posttest to measure learning so that we can continue to improve the course content and delivery. At the end of each class, students evaluate the course for content quality and clarity.The MSU Extension Professional Florist Certification Program consists of four levels. Level 1 has five online courses explaining the foundations of floral design. Level 2 is an in-person class with a duration of four consecutive days in the practice of basic floral designs. Level 3 consists of four courses: a four-day wedding floral course, a four-day sympathy floral course, and six business seminars. Level 4 consists of four courses: a four-day advanced wedding floral course, a four-day advanced sympathy floral course, and six business seminar. As you proceed through the program, you will compile a professional portfolio. These courses do not count for college credit.
Benefits
Application
Useful for candidates who seek floral education in preparation for floral industry jobs at the entry, advanced and management or entrepreneurship level, it provides a unique solution of multi-level, professional training, aiding participants to gain foundational, advanced and business management/ownership knowledge and skills in retail floristry using science-based information and best practices.
Opportunity
Opportunity for floral societies and organizations nationwide to take advantage of this program