Receive specialist training from Kew
Kew offers a comprehensive programme of specialist training courses for students in Higher Education, and for botanists, horticulturists and plant conservation specialists in need of CPD (continuing professional development). The diverse plant collections held at Kew and Wakehurst provide an excellent learning resource for all students. Researchers also have access to Kew’s world-renowned botanical library and illustrations, excellent laboratory facilities and specialist staff.
Kew works with partners around the world to develop regional training courses outside of the UK covering many different aspects of plant conservation.
Higher Education
Kew offers a programme of seminars, workshops and research opportunities for students in Higher education.
Kew qualifications
Our diverse plant collections provide an excellent learning resource for many science, technology and arts disciplines.
- Kew Diploma in Horticulture
- Kew Traineeship in Botanical Horticulture
- Kew Apprenticeship in Botanical Horticulture
- International Diploma programme
Student testimonials
"I came to work at Kew through the Masters course in Conservation and Utilisation of Plant Genetic Resources run by Birmingham University. I was struck by the progressive attitude of the MSBP towards conservation and capacity building and how keen MSB staff were to ensure that the benefits of conservation reached all.."
Natasha Ali, Kew
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