Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More

Master the diverse set of skills needed to design and install high-end outdoor living spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for March 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More
Course Code: AL0207WA22

Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am EST)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount Fee: TBD (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Course Overview

Certificate iconThis class is part of the Landscape Management II Certificate Program.

From opulent outdoor kitchens to expansive fire pits and fireplaces, outdoor living spaces offer a rare growth opportunity in the landscape market. Designing and installing them, however, requires a diverse set of skills – from weatherproof appliance and material selection to lighting and electrical work – that can challenge even experienced landscapers.

In this class, you’ll learn to create the kinds of outdoor entertainment spaces high-end clients want. Alex Burke will cover the planning, installation, and estimating processes you need to produce a quality job at a profitable price. Learn invaluable tips and tricks from an experienced contractor and expand your customer base into a more lucrative area.

Course participants will have the opportunity to join us for a free additional day of hands-on training.

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about soil science and how it affects plant growth. Past participants have included:

  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Gardeners
  • Grounds Maintenance Workers
  • Horticulture Technicians
  • Landscapers
  • Park Maintenance Workers

Meet Your Instructor

Alex Burke, Burke Environmental

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Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD): 4.25 CEUs

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

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A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Outdoor Entertainment Spaces: Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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