Nursery and Greenhouse Entrepreneurship

This certificate will allow students who have completed the Nursery Technician Certificate of Accomplishment to develop the business skills needed to start and run their own nurseries and greenhouses or to increase their employability in local nursery and greenhouse businesses.

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The program goal is occupational skill development. DVC already offers well-established certificates Nursery Technician Certificate of Accomplishment (10 units) and a Nursery and Greenhouse Certificate of Achievement (24 units), which prepare students for employment in the Nursery and Greenhouse industry or for a four-year degree.This certificate includes small business or entrepreneurship, bookkeeping, and marketing classes, so students can acquire the skills needed to start and run their own nursery or greenhouse businesses or enhance their employability in the industry.

This certificate meets the mission of Diablo Valley College by providing career and technical education and supporting the economic development of the Bay Area. Many students who get certificates from the Horticulture unit express interest in starting their own nurseries. The addition of small business or entrepreneurship, bookkeeping, and marketing classes increases the chances for their success. Healthy businesses support communities, provide jobs, and improve community resilience.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
HORT-110	Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Science	4	Y1, S1
plus at least 3 units from:
HORT-163	Nursery and Greenhouse Practices: Summer/Fall	3	Y1, S1 or S2
HORT-168	Nursery and Greenhouse Practices Winter/Spring	3	Y1, S1 or S2
plus at least 3 units from:
HORT-111	Plant Propagation and Production: Winter and Spring	3	Y1, S1 or S2
HORT-112	Plant Propagation and Production: Summer and Fall	3	Y1, S1 or S2
plus at least 3 units from:
BUSMG-191	Small Business Management	3	Y1, S1
BUSMG-192	Entrepreneurship and Venture Management	3
plus at least 3 units from:			Y1, S1
BUSAC-185	Quickbooks Accounting for Business I	1.5	Y1, S2
BUSAC-186	Quickbooks Accounting for Business II	1.5	Y1, S2
BUSMK-259	Digital Marketing Fundamentals	3	Y1, S2
BUSMK-260	Social Media Marketing	3	Y1, S2

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