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PropaGate Learning is a space for Learning Online with the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh
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Our courses
Take a look at our online/blended short courses, certificate and diploma programmes as well as some free options
available from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture at RBGE
Study for your Royal Horticultural Society Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture with RBGE.
RBGE Diploma in Botanical Illustration
This 3 year part-time Diploma will take your Botanical Illustration skills to a professional level
RBGE Getting started with...Botany
This fully online short course looks at the basic ‘toolkit’ that plants use to survive and how they have adapted in countless incredible ways. This beginners' course is an ideal grounding for many of our certificated courses.
RBGE Diploma in Garden History
This unique 2 year online course will take you deep into the varied and fascinating world of the History of Gardens
RHS Level 3 Certificate
This certificate covers garden planning, construction and planting and builds on the current RHS Level 2 certificate
RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration
The RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration is a great way to learn the fundamental techniques of paint and pencil.Starts October and March (5 month course)
How Plants Fight Back
Learning about how plants defend themsleves is a great introduction to the amazing world of plants (free taster course)
Keep Edinburgh Buzzing!
This is a free short course on the importance of our pollinators and how you can help
RBGE Diploma in Herbology
This 2 year blended course will next start in 2019
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