Basic Botany for Herbologists    Enroll Now

Basic botany and plant identification are absolutely essential skills in the repertoire of the herbologist. This 4 week part time course provides a basic introduction to the field of botany, plant naming (nomenclature), plant classification (taxonomy) and external characteristics (morphology) from a herbologists perspective.

This course is intended for people who have little or no botanical background and who want to develop a working knowledge of herbs.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the scope and importance of botany
   
• Name the different study fields within botany
   
• Describe the classification of plants
   
• Identify the different growth habits of herbs
   
• Explain the life cycles of plants
   
• Identify plants using a simplified botanical key.

Time Frame
The course is divided into 4 manageable units or topics which must be completed within 4 weeks. You will need to devote a minimum of 8 hours (2 hours per week) to this course.

Assignments
Each unit has at least one assignment. Assignments for this course are submitted online, by the end of each unit. Assignments must be completed in the order they are set.

Assessments
There are self-assessments as well as online quizzes to help you measure your progress.

Certification
On successful completion of the course a certificate of completion from the SA Herb Academy is given. The point of all this is to learn a craft. There are no legislative boards, no licenses… just practical information for actual use to enrich your life and those you chose to serve.

Prerequisites
If you are reading this, you most probably have all that is necessary to participate.

You will need to confirm that you fulfill the prerequisites for this learning program. These are:

• Basic computer and word processing skills to download documents and to send in your assignments.
   

• Basic computer software: word processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader; to read course documents and to type up your assignments.
   

• Ability to print documents.
   

• Internet access to download course documents and participate in online course discussion forum.
   

• Email access to communicate with your facilitator.
   

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.

Facilitation Fees
A course facilitation fee of R695 (ZAR) or US$80 is payable. View a currency converter.

How To Enroll
To join this course please click here!

More Information
If you have any questions please call Di-Di Hoffman on 082 416 7145 or send an email to saha.admin@gmail.com