Evaluate course credentials by verifying instructor qualifications through provincial business registries and requesting student portfolios from recent graduates. Contact three to five past students directly—reputable schools willingly provide references—and ask specific questions about hands-on hours, flower variety exposure, and post-graduation support. This vetting process separates established programs from rushed weekend workshops that leave you unprepared for professional work.
Calculate the true cost per contact hour, not just total tuition. A $2,500 course offering 40 hours of direct instruction ($62.50 per hour) …
