Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Retail florist
- Floral designer
- Sales consultant or adviser in retail flower shops, department stores, garden centres, interior landscape businesses, wire service and distribution outlets
Floral Design (FDN)
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
2 Semesters (8 Months)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College CertificateSchool
School of FashionAbout the Program
The art of floral design requires expertise with colour, materials, shape and space. Floral designers must understand how flowers and foliage become tools to achieve the right arrangement for the occasion. The eight-month Floral Design certificate program frames this understanding in a creative and business context to allow for artistic arrangements that satisfy the aesthetics of the designer and the customer.
Through active, hands-on learning experiences in the floral lab, you will understand how to integrate theory and practice to produce the perfect design.
Skills
- Floral design
- Artistry
- Design development
- Create floral arrangements
Work Experience
Field Placement
Throughout your studies, and in addition to the daily floral design practicum, you will gain on-the-job experience by working in related industry for approximately 200 hours.
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Affiliations/Associations
- American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
- World Flower Council (WFC)
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Experiential Learning
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Academic Pathways
As a graduate of this program, you have options to build on your credential through a pathway to one of our partner institutions.
Floral Design Lab
Through hands-on experience in our floral design lab, you will understand how to integrate theory and practice to produce the perfect design.
Sustainability
As a member of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Canada, our School of Fashion integrates sustainable practices into our teaching and initiatives.
