We’re here to support everyone with an interest in sport and green spaces - whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt. Our training courses cover all levels and are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to do your job well.
WHY CHOOSE GMA TRAINING COURSES?
- Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from industry experts with years of hands-on experience in grounds management.
- Practical Skills: Our courses focus on practical, real-world skills that you can immediately apply to your work.
- Flexible Learning: We offer a variety of learning formats, including online courses, in-person workshops, and on-site training, to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
- Accredited Programmes: Our training courses are accredited and recognised within the industry, ensuring you receive high-quality education and certification.
FIND THE PERFECT COURSE FOR YOU
Take the next step in your professional development with GMA’s training courses. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, our courses provide the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
For more information on our training courses, please contact us at learning@thegma.org.uk.
Found 30 courses
Grounds Maintenance and Management
Learn how standards impact turf maintenance, how to plan works and annual schedules, and gain knowledge on grasses, weeds, pests, and diseases.
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Grounds Management
This course is ideal for experienced grounds staff and managers looking to advance their management capabilities and optimise site operations.
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Intermediate Bowling Green Maintenance
Enhance your knowledge of bowling green maintenance with practical and theoretical training covering turfgrass, soils, topdressings, pests, diseases, and performance standards.
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Intermediate Cricket Grounds Maintenance
This ONLINE Level 2 course is the ideal progression from the online Level 1 courses. Gain knowledge on building maintenance programmes to influence your playing surface quality.
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Intermediate Cricket Grounds Maintenance
Enhance your knowledge of cricket ground care with expert-led guidance on surface requirements, performance standards, turfgrass management, and safe, effective maintenance techniques.
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Intermediate Turf Maintenance
Learn essential techniques for maintaining healthy turf, including identifying grasses, weeds, pests, and diseases, and implementing practices to protect and improve turf quality.
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Intermediate Winter Pitch Maintenance
This ONLINE Level 2 course is the ideal progression from the online Level 1 courses. Gain knowledge on building maintenance programmes to influence your playing surface quality.
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Intermediate Winter Pitch Maintenance
This course is ideal for grounds staff who have completed Level 1 or have prior experience, providing hands-on expertise and practical techniques to maintain high-quality winter pitches.
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Introduction to Bowling Green Maintenance
Learn to assess and care for your bowling green and surrounds, performing seasonal tasks to keep surfaces safe, playable, and in excellent condition throughout the year.
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Introduction to Cricket Grounds Maintenance
Study online to gain up to date knowledge on the maintenance of Cricket surfaces.
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