The primary objective of Greenmount is to develop people through education, training, business and technology programmes and to meet the needs of the agriculture and horticulture industries. Greenmount offers courses in agriculture at Degree (in partnership with Queen's University Belfast), Higher National Diploma, Higher National Certificate, National Diploma and Certificate level, in horticulture at Higher National Diploma, National Diploma and Certificate level and in rural and countryside management at Higher National Diploma. Courses leading to NVQ Awards are also offered in both agriculture and horticulture. To cater for the needs of those already working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, short technical and management courses are also provided. The Greenmount Estate is comprised of several farms and units which are combined to form three Agriculture Development Centres and a Horticulture Development Centre. The Walled Garden, grounds and recreational areas combine to form the Amenity Horticulture Centre. With its farms, units, nature trail, ponds and woodland areas, the Estate fully demonstrates the principles and practices of efficient food production and good countryside management.