Plant Identification Course

What will I learn?

Unravel the mysteries of plant identification with our comprehensive Plant Identification Course, tailored for environmental professionals in Ireland. Delve into the intricacies of plant taxonomy, master the art of genus and species identification, and become proficient in using dichotomous keys. Explore plant morphology, including leaf shapes and flower structures, and gain a solid understanding of ecological roles and biodiversity impacts within the Irish context. Acquire practical skills in documentation, reporting, and the application of modern identification tools. Enhance your expertise in the culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses of plants relevant to Ireland. Register now to boost your environmental knowledge and advance your career.

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master scientific naming: Employ plant taxonomy conventions with accuracy and precision.

Identify plant species: Skillfully utilize dichotomous keys for accurate classification.

Analyse plant morphology: Discern leaf, flower, and stem variations with expertise.

Apply plant knowledge: Investigate culinary, medicinal, and landscaping applications of plants in Ireland.

Document findings: Systematically organise and present detailed plant reports effectively.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.