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Horticulture & Agriculture · Certificate

Grow Fresh Food All Year Round
Indoors in New Zealand

Learn how to grow fresh greens, herbs, and other produce in any space, regardless of the weather. This course shows you how to set up a system, manage crops, and even start a small business selling produce to local cafes and markets in NZ.

Free first lesson
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Rated 5 by our students
From $25
Per Week
ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
14-Day
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24/7
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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:

Vertical Farm Technician
Hydroponics Grower
Indoor Farm Assistant
Urban Farmer
Microgreens Farmer
Controlled Environment Grower
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

5 modules · 50 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Vertical Farming Is and Why It Matters in NZ
03How Plants Grow Without Soil
04The Main Types of Vertical Farming Systems
05How Light Works in an Indoor Farm
06Temperature, Humidity, and Air: Why They Matter
07Water and Nutrient Delivery in Closed Systems
08Growing Media: What Replaces Soil
09What Crops Work Best in Vertical Farms
10Vertical Farming in New Zealand: Current Examples
11Reading a Vertical Farm Layout
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'm thinking of selling microgreens at my local market in Hamilton. What are the main NZ regulations I need to be aware of before I start?
That is a great goal. The main things to consider are food safety and business registration. You will likely need to register as a food business under the Food Act 2014, which often involves a simple plan showing how you'll manage safety. This course covers the basics of food safety for indoor growers and the general NZ business requirements, like getting an IRD number. Would you like to go over the steps for creating a simple business plan?
ModernEdu
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Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Certificate in Vertical Farming NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
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Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

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

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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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Try It Free

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

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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

Kiwis looking to grow their own fresh food at home, all year round.
Aspiring small business owners wanting to sell produce to local markets or restaurants.
Community project leaders in towns like Rotorua or Dunedin wanting to start a local food initiative.
Cafe or restaurant owners planning to grow their own specialty ingredients.
Anyone curious about sustainable agriculture and how it works in New Zealand.

It is probably not for you if

Someone needing a nationally recognised NZQA qualification. For that, you should look at a polytechnic.
People looking for a complete guide to large-scale commercial farming. This course focuses on smaller setups.
Someone who wants to learn traditional, in-ground farming. This is all about soil-free, indoor growing.
Anyone expecting guaranteed business success. This course provides skills, but results depend on your own work.

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.

More from students

“I love that it has different ways to learn! I'll keep learning about each flower's conditioning needs — I feel I've learnt so much already.”

Tammie O. · Verified student

“Very informative, and I like the focus on clients. It's better to give advice in small segments — just as we do with our dogs. Small steps.”

John H. · Verified student

“Real world responses — wow. The laws, and what it means to run a facility, is an eye opener. Even the less-common-pets section was eye opening — rabbits are illegal to keep as pets here in Queensland!”

Lee P. · Verified student

Start With a Free Lesson.

Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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