Herbalist Certificate Program
Herbalist Certificate Program
AN IMMERSIVE PROGRAM, OFFERED BOTH IN-HOUSE AND ONLINE, FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL HERBALIST.
This curriculum is offered as an all-online program or can also be taken in person. The Herbalist Certificate Program is designed to provide a total immersion into natural healing and medicinal plants. Students will achieve the skill set, and confidence needed to practice herbalism. Discover a new and exciting direction in your life: explore the ancient art and modern science of herbal healing!
This program requires weekly attendance including real-time and online classes. Students can earn their certificates either remotely or in person. By offering the best features of both online and more traditional forms of learning we provide students great flexibility in pursuing their herbal education.
Classes are held in our classroom and gardens, and the forests, mountains, meadows, and rivers around Missoula, Montana. In-person classes will also be offered on Zoom, allowing students to choose how they participate. All classes are recorded in the event that a student cannot make a live class. Class videos are available for all students’ future viewing. Online classes are offered with additional videos to round out the personal experience.
Do you have questions? Contact us to set up a free phone conversation.
Why Choose The Herbalist Certificate Program?
Comprehensive Curriculum: It is designed to ensure you receive a well-rounded education in herbalism. From botany to body systems, from medicine making to materia medica, we cover it all!
Hands-on Learning: You won't just be reading about herbs in a book. The program includes practical activities and assignments that allow you to apply your knowledge and develop your skills.
Interactive Community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded herbal students and faculty, where you can connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. Their supportive community is here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Lifetime Access: Once you enroll in the Herbalist Certificate Program, you'll have lifetime access to the course materials. You can revisit the content whenever you need a refresher or want to deepen your understanding.
Do you have questions? Contact us to set up a free phone conversation.
Curriculum
430+ class hours over a span of 6 months. Classes start Monday, January 22, 2024, and run Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week from 9 am-4 pm Mountain time. The program ends in early July.
Upon completion, each student will receive a certificate. Completion entails completing all assignments and missing no more than 8 class days throughout the program. If necessary, classes may be made up by watching the recorded video.
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Herbal Therapeutics
Materia Medica
Virtual field trips
Herbal Pharmacy
Botany
Nutrition
Western Constitutional
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Actions and Energetics
Plant Constituents & Contraindications
Student Research Projects
Herbal Perspectives on Health Issues
Aromatherapy
Gardening
Permaculture
Wild Foods
Plant Spirit Medicine
History of Western Herbalism
Ayurveda
Physical Assessment
Flower Essences
Clinical Skills
Botanical Drawing
Herbal Body Care
Herbal Business Skills
Chinese Herbs and Medicine
To Register
This program does not require any previous education related to herbal medicine.
We are now accepting applications. There is no deadline for application, however, each application is considered upon submission and we expect the program to fill. Note that an application fee is required along with the application to secure an interview.
Do you have questions? Contact us to set up a free phone conversation. Please review our refund policy.
To register, please fill out the application below, and follow the prompts to pay your deposit.
Application
There is a $295 application fee necessary for acceptance into the program. Once submitted, the student will be contacted for an interview. The deposit is refunded if the student is not accepted into the program. The remaining tuition is due by January 1st. Payment plans are available through Stripe. Please review our refund policy.
Tuition
After applying to the Herbalist Certificate Program, you will be emailed and asked to choose a payment option:
Payment plan:
Make 5 monthly payments of $1039
for a total of $5195
Pay in full:
Pay $4995 by January 1st
We accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
After acceptance, we will email links for both payment options. Please review our refund policy.
What students are saying
“The course was filled to the brim with amazing information. Since graduating, I use the knowledge from Green Path daily. Whether I am out on a hike and just identifying plants, out harvesting herbs for use, crafting herbal medicine for my business that I started since graduating or teaching others about the incredible uses of our herbal allies, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t fondly remember Green Path’s certification course.”
“Green Path Herb School was the perfect program for me, with interactive and challenging lessons, to expand my plant knowledge and take my skills to the next level. I am grateful for the education I received through the Herbalist Certificate Program and have used it to expand my wellness business. I have had great benefit from my experience and knowledge gained from the extensive training offered at Green Path. ”
“Green Path Herb School was such a formative experience for me! I use my newfound knowledge and passion to educate others on plant medicine, make my own herbal medicine to share, and greet the many plants I know by name whenever I see them on a hike. Elaine and John are both incredible teachers who exude a passion for herbal medicine whenever they teach. They are both masters of different facets of the herbal art, complement each other very well, and teach in a very down to earth and accessible way. I loved the program and highly recommend it!”