Florist Business Training

Detailed profiles of schools for Florist Business from the EdRef college search portal.

Florist Business programs prepare students to successfully own and operate small retail and wholesale flower businesses. This is an industry in which substantial growth is expected over the next decade, mostly due to an increased focus on personal luxury items that includes flowers and requires skilled florists to deliver. An increased public interest in general flowers and plants will also drive the growth in this sector. These programs focus on complementing students’ creative skills with business and self-employment knowledge that will allow them to be successful.

Courses include lectures, slides, group work, demonstrations, and practical, hands-on work. In order to become certified, students must pass a written and practical evaluation. There is a high degree of focus on developing sound management principles and concepts, as this is a crucial factor in the success of a florist business. Students learn salesmanship, buying and selling for profit, percentage mark-up, and other management essentials.