Landscaping & Land based Courses
Come and learn with us at TASK Training Academy and elevate your career and skills in landscaping and garden design.
TASK provides a broad range of 1 - 4 day practical training courses directly aimed at industry professionals (landscapers, garden designers and the horticultural industry) as well as 1 day land-based and gardening centred courses for home garden enthusiasts, all taught in small groups by professional industry experts.
You can view all of our land-based and landscaping courses here and
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CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
TASK is very excited to share that it is now an Advantage Accreditation training centre for a minimum of two years from the 1st April 2026, and Rupert Keys is an approved trainer.
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation means each training course has been independently assessed to meet high-quality, industry-recognised standards for professional development. It guarantees that the content, delivery, and learning outcomes are relevant and valid for professionals maintaining their skills throughout their careers.
Participants will receive a CPD certificate of attendance that can be used to meet mandatory professional requirements.
It is distinct from formal, regulated qualifications (e.g., degree, NVQ), focusing instead on continued professional growth and competence.
We will be accrediting 10 of our courses:
Introduction to Clipblox Construction
Introduction to Bricklaying 2-day course
Garden Designers' Introduction to Practical Landscaping
Decking – All you need to know
Introduction to Morpholio Trace
To find out more about each of these courses, please visit the courses tab and click on each.
What would you like to learn?
Landscaping courses,
grounded in reality
Our courses go beyond theory; they are immersive, hands-on landscaping experiences designed to cultivate highly skilled and professional team members. We understand the importance of practical knowledge in the landscaping industry, and our courses are designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
Learn landscaping directly from the experts - our team and industry partners boast decades of combined experience, having not only been on the tools but also successfully operated and grown landscaping businesses. When you enrol on our courses, you're not just gaining knowledge, you're tapping into a wealth of practical insights and industry wisdom many training providers are unable to offer.
Welcome to TASK Academy
We launched in Spring 2022 and offer over 30 courses to the Industry sector and to the General Public. Discover what you can learn below, and view upcoming courses here.
Independent Training Academy
TASK launched in 2022 and is an independent Training Centre providing a broad range of landscaping and land-based training courses taught by experts for both the general public and horticultural industry. Courses are specifically designed to combine a high level of training with hands on practical experience, providing students with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and inspiration.
The training academy is set on a 5-acre small holding overlooking Bredon Hill, close to the market town of Pershore in Worcestershire. TASK is equipped to the highest standard with an adapted and designed teaching barn and indoor classroom as well as an outdoor paddock and covered teaching spaces.
Training Courses
As an industry-led training provider we recognise the importance of training and have put together a curriculum of short courses which are industry focussed so you can develop skills and knowledge to help you further your career in Landscaping, Garden Design and Horticulture or maybe even set up your own business.
Our training courses, have been designed to landscaping industry standards and we are continually designing our curriculum to meet as many needs and expectations as possible.
Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to sharpen your abilities or an aspiring gardening or DIY enthusiast embark on a journey of skills development with our practical skills courses.
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Partnerships and Collaborations
TASK have partnered with some of the industry’s most highly respected organisations, suppliers and experts, who are all at the forefront of the industry and can share specialist knowledge in their field to those students training with TASK.
TASK are members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) British Association of Landscape Industries and the Society of Garden Designers
Accommodation
For TASK students attending 2 – 4 day courses, there are plenty of local accommodation possibilities and we have put together a range of options found here.
If you require accommodation for when you attend a course please let our team know and we can send you some local options.
What landscaping skills can you learn at TASK?
About TASK
(Training Academy for Skills & Knowledge)
Rupert and the TASK team bring a wealth of knowledge and practical landscaping experience, with over 30 years in the industry.
Knowing all too well the challenges surrounding quality staff and training in the industry, TASK was born.
Our mission is to offer landscaping training in the form of short courses that make a big impact. You can find out more about our roots here.
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