FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, no prior experience is required. The program is designed for all experience levels and is structured to suit a wide range of learning backgrounds.
Yes, all recordings, materials, and course content remain accessible as long as the Herbwoman School exists. Zoom session recordings are uploaded within 24 hours after the session ends.
You will have access to the first few parts of the program immediately after registering. This includes an introduction and overview of the material, as well as previews of books, plants, and tools that will be covered — so you can start preparing early. If you’re eager to begin before your official start date, you’re welcome to access everything that’s open and start exploring.
Possibly. Many of our students successfully applied for educational support through professional development or wellness budgets. Check with your local union, employer, or funding body.
Instead of traditional homework, we focus on hands-on “Creation Projects.” These include practical assignments and plant-based crafting. You’ll upload your work to our social media for feedback and grading.
Yes, you can post your questions in the community chat, and we’ll respond as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Yes, you’ll have access to instructors who will answer questions in our community chat. The course also includes regular live sessions (usually monthly, and more often in the beginning) where you can get personalized guidance and support.
Yes, you can connect with your fellow students in the community area. We may also use social media to stay in touch.
While we can’t guarantee employment, after completing your certification in herbalism, you’ll be better prepared to offer consultations, teach, sell products, manage an herbal shop, or collaborate with others in ways that open up many potential income opportunities.
Live sessions and meetings are held on Zoom. Recordings and materials are hosted in our student platform and updated with each weekly module.
The herbalism course is entirely online, providing great flexibility and a rich learning experience through weekly live sessions, recordings, and community features that allow interaction with both peers and instructors.
The course typically requires around 17 hours per week, including about 90 minutes of video lessons and 9 hours of study time. Near the end of the course, you’ll need extra time for final projects. Students also participate in a 2-year plant-growing cycle, with optional summer breaks and collection assignments.
This course is ideal for anyone drawn to the healing power of plants — whether you’re looking to improve your own health, support others, or deepen your professional practice. It’s perfect for herbal enthusiasts, natural health practitioners, homesteaders, and those seeking to build a career rooted in holistic knowledge. Health professionals such as nurses, midwives, doctors, and therapists will also benefit from integrating plant-based approaches into their care practices.
This certificate proves you’ve completed the full herbalism program with Herbwoman. To earn it, you must finish all major coursework, pass at least 70% of the exams, complete 70% of your creative assignments, and submit your final portfolio.
Yes, with this education you may refer to yourself as a “herbalist.” However, you must always make it clear to clients that you are not a medical doctor or licensed health professional.
This certificate is not a Bachelor of Science and does not entitle you to practice regulated medicine in Iceland or other countries. Herbalists can work ethically and effectively in a wellness role, but they must always follow the local laws where they practice.
Yes, you may be eligible to join international herbalist or natural health associations depending on their entry requirements.
No. Meetings are held once a week on Thursdays at either 18:00 or 19:00 Icelandic time (you’ll always receive email updates with the exact time). We meet live on Zoom once a week, and the rest of the time you study on your own schedule using our online learning platform and complete assignments. Each live class is 90 minutes long.
No, this is not a B.Sc. degree. However, if you choose to pursue further studies abroad (e.g., in the U.S., Australia, or the UK), there are some schools that offer Bachelor of Science degrees in herbalism (often costing over $90,000 USD). Some of these institutions may recognize parts of this program toward their degree.
But you do not need a B.Sc. to work as a practicing herbalist in those countries (typically called “Herbalist” or “Phytotherapist”).
Not necessarily. The course is designed so you won’t need to pay for anything beyond tuition. However, some assignments involve hands-on herbal projects, like creating herbal oils or tinctures. You may need to gather or buy ingredients (e.g., jars, beeswax, or herbs), but these costs are small and flexible. There’s always a low-cost or DIY workaround that will still meet the learning objectives.
- Watch 100% of all recorded lessons
- Score at least 70% on all tests (retakes allowed if needed)
- Complete at least 70% of homework assignments
- Submit a final project and meet with your teacher to present it
- Finish the program and final project within 24 months to qualify for certification, in certain cases we allow longer period
