Upon successful completion of 4 core courses and 1 elective course, students earn the Gaia College Diploma in Organic Land Care. Gaia College online courses run 14 weeks; starting in January, May, and September.
Students wishing to enrol in more than 3 courses in one semester are required to seek permission from the College Registrar prior to registering.
Certain courses aren’t offered each semester so for your planning purposes please see our Course Schedule Calendar below.
For students who are interested in the Diploma Program, there is no need to register for the entire program when signing up for the first course or any other subsequent course. There is also no time limit on the completion of the Diploma.
Course Schedule Calendar
Core Courses
| Course Name | Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
| Start Date | May 8 | Sept. 11 | Jan. 8 |
| Finish Date | Aug. 11 | Dec. 15 | Apr. 12 |
| Organic Horticulture Specialist or Organic Master Gardener | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Landscape Design Basics with SketchUp Pro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ecological Landscape Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Elective Courses
| Course Name | Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 |
| Start Date | May 8 | Sept. 11 | Jan. 8 |
| Finish Date | Aug. 11 | Dec. 15 | Apr. 12 |
| Business Skills for Land Care Professionals | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 - Ornamentals | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Growing Food | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Living Green Infrastructure | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Rainwater Harvesting and Management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Courses Taken Through Educational Partners
We recognize courses taken through Educational Partners, both online and classroom.
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