Plant Identification Course
What will I learn?
Unlock the secrets of plant identification with our comprehensive Plant Identification Course (South African Edition), designed for environmental professionals in South Africa. Dive into plant taxonomy, learn genus and species identification, and master the use of dichotomous keys. Explore plant morphology, including leaf shapes and flower structures, and understand ecological roles and biodiversity impacts within the South African context. Gain practical skills in documentation, reporting, and using cutting-edge identification tools relevant to the region. Elevate your expertise in culinary, medicinal, and ornamental plant applications specific to South Africa. Enrol now to enhance your environmental knowledge and career in the South African environment.
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master scientific naming: Accurately use plant taxonomy conventions, as applied in South Africa.
Identify plant species: Utilise dichotomous keys for precise classification of South African flora.
Analyse plant morphology: Recognise leaf, flower, and stem variations common in South African plants.
Apply plant knowledge: Explore culinary, medicinal, and landscaping uses of South African plants.
Document findings: Organise and present detailed plant reports effectively, following South African reporting standards.
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.