Absolutely! The Foundational Herbalism Certification Course was designed with beginners in mind. Each workshop builds your knowledge step-by-step, covering foundational topics first that will lay the groundwork for a long lasting personal herbal practice. You don’t need any prior experience—just a desire to learn and connect with the power of plants!

Absolutely. Many of our students come in with some herbal knowledge—maybe you’ve been making tea for years, or you’ve taken a few workshops here and there. This course is designed to deepen that foundation, fill in the gaps, and give you a clear, practical framework for using herbs more effectively. You'll get hands-on experience, deepen your understanding of energetics, and walk away with a cohesive skill set you can use every day.

Plus, it’s a great refresher if you’re thinking about moving into more advanced programs down the line.

Yes! The remedies and tools you’ll learn are designed to be safe and supportive for all ages. Whether you’re caring for yourself, your kids, or other loved ones, this course will help you build an herbal toolkit that’s practical and family-centered.

You can choose the format that works best for your schedule.

• The live cohort includes weekly GOOGLE MEET calls over six weeks (with replays available).
• The self-paced version gives you lifetime access to the materials so you can go at your own speed, whenever it works for you.

In the live cohort, you’ll get weekly GOOGLE MEET calls with Kristen and access to a supportive student group. In the self-paced version, you’ll get email support and a thoughtfully organized curriculum that walks you through everything step-by-step.

You’ll receive a Foundations of Herbalism Certificate of Completion, which is the first step on our certification path. This course doesn’t make you a clinical herbalist, but it does provide the foundational knowledge you’ll need if you want to continue into more advanced study.

YES! We offer CEU eligibility for massage therapists, nurses, and other practitioners. If you’re interested in applying this course to your continuing education, reach out—we’re happy to help navigate your options.

Not much!

• If you're in the live cohort, we’ll mail you a kit of dried herbs for the remedies we make together. Most of the other supplies—like mason jars, strainers, or measuring spoons—are things you likely already have in your kitchen.

• If you're in the self-paced version, you’ll get a simple supply list and sourcing guide to help you gather your own herbs and tools affordably. You can go at your own pace and build your apothecary as you go.

That’s totally okay. With lifetime access, there’s no pressure to keep pace. If you join the self-paced version, you can start when the time is right. If you join the live cohort but miss a session, all classes are recorded and easy to catch up on.

Life happens—and we’ve got you. There’s no such thing as “falling behind” in our self-paced model. Even if you're in the live cohort, you’ll get access to all recordings and materials so you can move through it on your own time.

You’re not alone. This course is intentionally designed to be clear, digestible, and hands-on. We focus on building real-world skills step-by-step, so you’re never drowning in information. Think confidence, not cramming.

The internet is full of herbal info—but it’s also overwhelming and often contradictory. This course gives you clear, trusted guidance grounded in real practice and experience. You’ll learn how to actually use herbs with confidence, not just collect random tips.

Yes! We offer a payment plan option at checkout so you can spread the cost over time. Just choose HOW you want to learn and you will get your options:

• Self Paced
• Live Cohort
• Garden Retreat

If you fall in love with herbalism (and many do!), you can continue on to our Family Herbalism Certification, where we dive deeper into body systems, formulation, and care for your household and community. This course is the perfect foundation for that next step.