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Turn Your Love for Plants
Into a Natural Practice

Learn to identify, grow, and prepare medicinal herbs for your own wellness. This course also shows you how to navigate New Zealand's rules so you can start a small herbal products business with confidence.

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ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
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Where this can take you

Upskill. Career or Business. Made for New Zealand.

Whatever you are here for, these are the kinds of roles your new skills could lead to:

Herbalism Assistant
Natural Health Consultant
Herbal Products Maker
Wellness Store Assistant
Apothecary Assistant
Herbal Business Owner
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

5 modules · 50 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Herbalism Is and How It Works
03Basic Plant Botany for Herbalists
04Reading Plant Families and Identifying Patterns
05Safe Plant Identification in the New Zealand Environment
06How Herbs Are Classified by Their Actions
07New Zealand's Plant Zones and Growing Conditions
08Introduced Herbs and Native Plants: Understanding the Difference
09Safety, Contraindications, and Knowing Your Limits
10How to Read Herbal Research and Evaluate Claims
11Building Your Herbal Reference Library
Included with your course

Your 24/7 AI Tutor.

It knows where you are

Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

Explains Until You Get It

Confused by a concept? Ask for a simpler take, a real-world example, or a quick quiz to test yourself.

There at 11pm

Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
I want to make a Kawakawa balm to sell at a local market in Hamilton. What are the most important rules I need to follow so I don't get in trouble?
That's a great goal. The two main things to focus on are labelling and therapeutic claims. You must follow the Natural Health and Supplementary Products Act guidelines for what you put on the label. It's also very important not to claim your balm can 'cure' or 'treat' any disease. Would you like to go over the specific rules for therapeutic claims now?
ModernEdu
This certifies that
Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Certificate in Herbalism NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
Verify at modernedu.co.nz/verify
Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

Endorsed

Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

Verifiable online

Every certificate carries a unique number an employer or client can verify on our site in seconds.

Made to share

A printed hard copy is included with upfront enrolment, and a digital version for LinkedIn and your CV.

Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

50 lessons across 5 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

As a Modern Edu student

Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

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Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

02

Enrol Easily

Pick the option that suits you. Every option is covered by the 14-day guarantee.

03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

Easy Ways to Get Started.

Try the first lesson free. When you are ready, split it into four with Afterpay or Klarna, save $140 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

You're interested in natural wellness and want to make your own remedies for you and your family.
You dream of starting a small business selling herbal teas, balms, or tinctures in New Zealand.
You want to learn about Rongoā Māori and native NZ plants in a respectful, informed way.
You're a wellness professional who wants to add herbal knowledge to what you already do.
You prefer structured online learning you can fit around your life.

It is probably not for you if

You need a formal, NZQA-accredited qualification. For that, you should look at a local polytechnic or university.
You want to become a clinical herbalist or naturopath. This course is a great starting point, but those professions require much longer, formal study.
You are looking for specific medical advice or 'cures' for health conditions. We teach general knowledge, not clinical practice.
You're based outside of New Zealand. This course is focused on NZ plants, regulations, and business practices.

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Good to know

Common Questions.

Do I need any prior knowledge of herbalism to start this course?+
No prior experience is needed. The course starts with the basics, including plant botany, how herbs are classified, and how to identify plants safely in the New Zealand environment. It builds from there at a steady pace, so you can start with no background and still follow along.
Does this course cover New Zealand native plants and Rongoā Māori?+
Yes. There is a full section on native plants, covering widely known species like mānuka, kānuka, kawakawa, harakeke, and kūmarahou. The course also introduces Rongoā Māori and the principles of Mātauranga Māori. It teaches you how to engage with this knowledge respectfully, including guidance on working alongside Māori knowledge holders.
How long does the course take to complete?+
The course is estimated at around 118 hours of study at a normal pace. If you want to move quickly, the fast-track option gets through the core content in around 11 hours. You have 12 months of access, so you can fit study around your life.
Is this course specific to New Zealand regulations, or is it general content?+
It is specific to New Zealand. The course covers the Natural Health and Supplementary Products Act, the approved ingredients list, labelling requirements, and what therapeutic claims you can and cannot make under New Zealand law. There is also a lesson on the Commerce Commission and fair trading rules for herbal product marketing.
What certificate do I receive, and is it recognised?+
You receive a Certificate in Herbalism NZ issued by Modern Education New Zealand. The course is accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards), and your certificate is verifiable through the ICOES website. This is not a qualification registered with NZQA, but it is a solid credential for personal development, professional portfolios, and herbal business use.
Can I use this course to start a herbal products business in New Zealand?+
The course covers the practical side of starting a herbal business, including choosing a business structure, registering with the Companies Office, getting an NZBN, understanding GST, pricing your products, and selling through markets, online stores, and stockists. It also covers how to market your products without breaching consumer law. It gives you a strong foundation, but you may still want to get advice from an accountant or lawyer for your specific situation.

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