An overview of the considerations involved in starting a new business. Topics include entrepreneur and small business characteristics, evaluation of business idea, business licenses and permits, legal structures for business, and basic financial considerations.

For prospective and new business owners. Outlines the process of developing and pitching a business plan. Introduction to pitch decks and pitching strategies.

A supervised work experience program at an approved florist or related business. Designed to provide the student an opportunity to successfully gain employment and to learn and practice skills with professional guidance. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

An in-service training for those engaged in the field of floristry and/or enrolled in Retail Floristry. Guest lecturer-demonstrators. Design work and topics such as trends in such topics as body flowers, new techniques, internationally influenced design styles, memorial flowers, special events, weddings, competition, and exhibition designs.

Level Five explores the Sogetsu premise of flower and foliage use, care and handling of fresh materials, use of ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers from a historic and current perspective. The course includes experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials that have been introduced for the new millennia.

Fourth level of understanding and appreciation of Ikebana Oriental style flower arrangement. Variations of beginning, second and third level designs, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials at the next level from RF 86 A, B and C.

Third level of understanding and appreciation of Oriental style flower arrangement, known as Ikebana. Variations of beginning and second level designs, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials at the next level from RF 86A and B.

Second level of understanding and appreciation of Oriental style flower arrangement, known as Ikebana. Variations of beginning designs, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials at the next level from RF 86A.

Basic understanding and appreciation of Oriental style flower arrangement known as Ikebana. Beginning design, experimentation, technique, exploration, and critique intended to develop creativity and manipulation of floral materials.

Introduction to basic flower arranging for winter. Flower and foliage use, care and handling of fresh materials, use of ever-lasting materials, flower forms, types and use of containers. Basic historical periods and styles of decorating for winter for beginners.