Professional Floral Design Course (NL)

Professional Floral Design Course (DFD) – Become a Certified Florist

Are you passionate about floral design and dreaming of a professional career as a florist or owning your flower shop? The Floral Design Professional Course (DFD) at Boerma Instituut is the ideal choice for aspiring florists and those wanting to deepen their skills in floral design. This course provides all the knowledge and expertise you need to confidently start your career in the floral industry.

What Is the Floral Design Professional Course?

Our DFD course is a comprehensive program designed to teach floral design in a professional and practical manner. It’s perfect for anyone looking to open their own flower shop, work as a qualified florist, or elevate their hobby to the next level by mastering various floral design techniques.

Unique to the Boerma Instituut, the Dutch Floral Design (DFD) program offers an exclusive opportunity to learn the art of Dutch floral design, renowned worldwide for its innovation and quality.

Practice-Focused Training

This course emphasizes hands-on experience. Over 20 training days, including one exam day, you’ll learn essential floral design techniques and create a wide variety of floral arrangements.

Classes run from 10:00 to 15:45, with occasional extensions depending on the depth of the lesson and class discussions. The focus is on practical skills applicable to real-world florist work.

Floral Techniques You’ll Learn:

• Hand-Tied Bouquets: Mixed, grouped, linear, mille fleurs, and “wildflower” bouquets.
• Bridal Bouquets: Biedermeier, teardrop, linear, and pomander styles.
• Funeral Arrangements: Teardrop-shaped, linear, and cross-shaped tributes.
• Corsages: Ladies’, men’s, and hat corsages.
• General Floral Work: Vase arrangements, wreaths, and table decorations.

The DFD Diploma – Certified Florist

After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive the Dutch Floral Design (DFD) diploma. This internationally recognized certification qualifies you to work as a florist and serves as a prestigious testament to your skills in the floral industry.

From 1926 to 1996, the Dutch florist profession required a specific florist-shopkeeper license to open a flower shop. Today, the DFD diploma has taken its place, accredited by the Boerma Instituut.

Balanced Theory and Practice

While the course is primarily practical, it also includes essential theoretical lessons, such as:

• Nomenclature & Terminology: Learn the correct names and terms used in floral design.
• Materials Knowledge: Gain insights into tools and supplementary materials.
• Color Theory & Design: Understand style, harmony, and aesthetic principles.
• Flower Care: Discover how to properly care for flowers and plants to maximize their lifespan.
• Basic Design Principles: Master shape, proportion, composition, and structure.

These theoretical aspects are supported by a textbook and additional resources, such as supplier product guides and a field trip to the FloraHolland flower auction.

All-Inclusive – No Hidden Costs

At the Boerma Instituut, we provide all the materials and supplies you need for the course. There are no additional costs for flowers, tools, or lunches, allowing you to focus entirely on learning and creating stunning floral designs.

What’s Included in the Course?

• Materials: Flowers, foliage, tools, and other supplies.
• Lunches: Daily homemade soup and a Dutch buffet.
• Practical Exams: Includes exam preparation and execution.
• Excursions: A visit to the FloraHolland flower auction for practical insight.
• Discount on Supplies: 5% off at Floral Design Supplies.
• Certificate and Diploma: A participation certificate or the DFD diploma upon passing the exam.

Admission Requirements

No prior education or experience is required to enroll. This course is designed to guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of floral design. After completing the basics, you can advance to higher-level courses to refine your unique style.

Course Dates and Enrollment

The program is available in Dutch and English, with weekly lessons for the Dutch course and an intensive format of five lessons per week for the international course.

Dutch Course Dates:

• Wednesdays, February 5, 2025 – October 2025
• Tuesdays, September 16, 2025 – June 2026

International Course Dates (5 days per week):

• January 13, 2025 – February 7, 2025
• September 8, 2025 – October 3, 2025

Flexible Payment Options

The course fee is €2,975. Flexible payment options are available: pay in full or in installments. With the installment plan, an initial deposit of €625 is required, followed by monthly payments for the remaining balance.

Your Career Starts Here

Ready to build a flourishing career as a florist? Enroll in the Floral Design Professional Course (DFD) at Boerma Instituut and begin your journey toward becoming a skilled and confident professional in the floral industry.

Register today and earn your diploma in floral design!