Develop the practical, technical and commercial skills needed to launch confidently and deliver a professional service from day one.
Previous experience is not required, but you can consider whether the Lawnscience opportunity is right for you.
Whether you are changing career, launching your first business or entering an industry that is completely new to you, our training is designed to give you the technical knowledge, practical experience and necessary business skills to get started.
The programme combines structured technical learning, hands-on experience and business training to prepare you for launching and operating your own Lawnscience business.
Understand lawns, recognise common problems and learn how to recommend and deliver appropriate treatments.
Gain hands-on experience using professional equipment and delivering Lawnscience treatments and services safely.
Develop the commercial, customer service and marketing skills needed to launch and manage your business.
Learn why recurring customers are central to the lawn care business model.
“Through its training and support structure, Lawnscience has provided me with the skills and expertise to build my own business at my own pace.”
Nigel Bishop, Lawnscience business owner, Basingstoke
Understand what grass needs, soil health, weeds, moss, pests and lawn diseases.
Learn how to assess lawns, identify problems, recommend appropriate work and deliver Lawnscience services correctly.
Learn how to use, maintain and transport your equipment safely, efficiently and professionally.
Learn how to communicate clearly, prepare professional quotes and build long-term customer relationships.
Learn to use the system which manages customer records, scheduling, routing, accounting and business performance.
Learn how to generate enquiries, follow up prospective customers and build recurring revenue.
Discover more about what a Lawnscience business owner does.
Before applying professional pesticide treatments, you will need to obtain the relevant PA1 and PA6 qualifications. You will arrange this training through an approved centre near you, and the cost can be reimbursed as part of your Lawnscience launch package.
We will explain which qualifications you need and help you prepare for this stage of your training.
| Previous experience | Not required |
| Training format | Technical, practical, commercial and marketing |
| Locations | Lawnscience HQ near Milton Keynes & online courses |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Qualification | PA1 and PA6 for applying professional-use pesticides. This is reimbursable as part of your launch package. |
| After launch | Ongoing technical and business development |
The initial training gives you an excellent foundation, but your knowledge will continue to develop as you encounter different lawns, customers and business challenges. Your training is followed by ongoing technical, marketing and business support.
Through the supportive Lawnscience network, you will continue to benefit from:
Request our prospectus to learn more about the training, support, investment and opportunity to build your own Lawnscience business.
You can also explore what your initial investment includes here.
Take your time, review the complete Lawnscience lawn care franchise opportunity.and ask us any questions before deciding whether the opportunity feels right for you.
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