Description
Flexible online learning plus a hands-on apprenticeship experience make this course ideal for those starting a horticulture career, enhancing existing skills, or launching their own business.

Learners who complete this course and meet the requirements will receive:

• Maine Horticulture Apprentice micro-credential and certificate.
• 7 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
  

Course Details

• Time commitment: 18 week course, 4 - 5 hours per week plus 200 hour apprenticeship
• Technology Requirements:  This is an online course. Reliable internet, an email address, and a device with video/audio (laptop, desktop, tablet) are required. Smartphones are not recommended.
• Refund Policy: 50% refunds available before November 1st, 2025
• Access: You will have access to the course content in Brightspace through the end of 2026.

For more details about the program, please visit our website: Maine Horticulture Apprentice Training.

Accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this course, please contact us at rebecca.gray@maine.edu

Course Fee
This training program is offered on a sliding scale (self-selected). We strive to make the training accessible and affordable for all Maine residents.

• $600 (Full Price): Suggested for those who can afford the full course fee.
• $300 (50% discount): Suggested for those who can afford 50% of the full course fee. Please use voucher code: 50mhat_discount
• $150 (75% discount): Suggested for those who can afford 25% of the full course fee. Please use voucher code: 75mhat_discount

In addition, please consider paying it forward by making an extra donation to our UMaine Extension Horticulture Fund to help keep this training accessible for all!

Please contact extension.gardening@maine.edu if the course fee is a barrier for participation.