How our online courses work

Our self-guided online courses have been devised by our organic growing experts to inform, inspire, and help you to develop your organic growing practices and knowledge.

Each of our courses explore our 5 foundational principles of organic gardening, giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to put organic methods into practice in your own growing space.

Courses are clearly structured to guide you through the topic and include instructor presented videos, short workbooks, interactive activities and quizzes.

How do I access courses?

Once you have browsed our available online courses and decided which course you’d like to access, simply add the course to your basket and follow the purchase instructions.

The details you provide at this stage are used to create your Garden Organic learning account and once payment has been made you will receive a confirmation screen containing the link to your course as well as email confirmation and login link to enable you to begin your online course whenever you choose. Your course will be available to access for 6 months from the date of purchase.

What IT skills do I need to take the course?

Accessing and participating in our online courses requires only basic computer skills.

If you require any support or advice when accessing or navigating the course and site please contact us at enquiry@gardenorganic.org.uk and we will be more than happy to help.

How long do courses take to complete?

Our standard online courses are designed to take between 1.5–2hrs to complete on average, however, this duration will vary from person to person and how long you choose to spend reviewing the further reading. Courses are available for 6 months after purchase enabling you to save your progress and work through at a pace that best suits you.

Can I leave and return to a course to complete it?

All of our online self-guided courses can be started and returned to as many times as you like within the 6 months period until completion. Your previous course progress will be saved and indicated when you return to a course later on.

Are online courses accredited?

Our online courses are not currently accredited and do not award completion certificates.

What IT equipment do I need to access courses?

You are able to access all of our courses by using a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet with an internet connection.

We recommend that you use one of the following internet browsers to get the best user experience and advise that you use the latest version:

Desktop browsers:

•         Chrome
  

•         Firefox
  

•         Microsoft Edge
  

•         Safari
  

Mobile browsers:

•        iOS
  

•        Android
  

•        Chrome (for Android)
  

Please note: We do not recommend using Internet Explorer as it does not meet current web standards and may present layout and user experience issues when using this site.

Can I bulk purchase course access for multiple users?

If you would like to enquire about purchasing course access for multiple users please get in touch with us at enquiry@gardenorganic.org.uk.

Do you offer any other learning opportunities?

Garden Organic offers a diverse programme of learning and education activities across the UK with a range of online and in-person learning activities and events available throughout the year. Find out more about our upcoming events and courses.

How can I find out more about Garden Organic?

To find out more about our broader charity activities including policy campaigning, volunteering, education, and research please visit Garden Organic.

Technical support

If you are experiencing any technical or support issues that are not addressed here, please contact us at enquiry@gardenorganic.org.uk.