Agriculture Courses


Agriculture and Farming Courses for gaining practical skills for a career in farming, working in agriculture or for hobby farm enthusiasts. Gain skills in Farm Management, Food and Animal Production and more.

  
Advanced Certificate in Agribusiness

Learn to manage agricultural businesses such as farms, agricultural supply and service businesses. Farm production alone does not make success any more. Good bu...

9 modules
900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agriculture

Develop your career & business potential studying agricultural science, management and practice. A broader foundation study program to suit students less certa...

9 modules
900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Alternative Agriculture)

Solid training program for working in alternative areas of agriculture as a technician or manager. Learn sustainable practices. Useful for farm managers, techni...

9 modules
900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Husbandry)

Extensive, broad, in-depth professional education for a sustainable career working with livestock and animals reared for produce. Work in farm or land managemen...

9 modules
900 hours
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Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Farm Management)

Be a farm manager, technician or agricultural professional. This program provides broad training in both crop & livestock production. Go beyond a certificate --...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Health

Become an animal health professional. Learn to manage a range of domestic animals including livestock. Provide consultancy services to farmers and other animal ...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Management

Start your career working with animals the right way. Learn about animal management, and study online at your own pace. A broad foundation course which can be a...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Horses)

For career or business success in the equine industry, you must understand horses and business practices. This course teaches both, with a focus on application ...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies

An advanced equine study program. Gain knowledge, understanding and awareness of horse health and behaviour as well as the equine industry. A useful foundation ...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Advanced Certificate in Farming (Self-designed)

Learn farming online. Choose from lots of different modules to create a unique study combination that sets you apart from other graduates, and give yourself a c...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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Agricultural Marketing

Maximize your business and improve your marketing with this course. Explore innovative and different approaches to improve sales and profit for any agricultural...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy

Study Agronomy to learn how to grow broad acre crops, cereal crops, fibre crops, oil crops, and more. Learn about crops ranging from wheat and cotton to soy and...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy II - Grains

Learn to grow cereals, pulses and pseudo grains with this online agronomy course.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy III - Root Crops

Learn how to grow root vegetables, some of the world's most vital crops. Start a new enterprise or increase and improve your farm's output. Root crops are the ...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy IV -Legume Crops

Agronomy course. Learn about growing broadacre legumes crops for human or animal food.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy V - Oil Crops

Oil Crops, learn how edible and industrial oils are extracted from crops.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Agronomy VI - Fibre Crops

Online agronomy course focussed on growing arable or broad acre fibre crops - cotton, jute, hemp, flax, kenaf and others

10 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I)

Learn animal anatomy and physiology from our team of professional animal scientists. Study animal systems and physiology, potential health issues, and more.

11 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Behaviour

Learn Animal Behaviour with this 100-hour distance learning course covering a variety of aspects that affect animal behaviour.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Breeding

Learn animal breeding theory and practice for farm and domesticated animals, from our highly qualified team of veterinary and agricultural professionals. Teachi...

7 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Diseases

Learn about animal diseases and how veterinary professionals make a diagnosis. This course will help you understand the principles of disease, diagnosis, and ho...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)

Learn to manage the feed and nutrition of farm animals. Study at home with this 100-hour, extensive course for farmers and farm workers.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Grooming

Learn to groom farm animals or pets for better animal health and wellbeing. Also useful for competitive and exhibition-level animals. 100-hour course, with exte...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)

An exceptional course for anyone working with animals. Learn how to assess the health of animals. Learn how to identify health conditions and how to treat them.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Animal Health Care

Learn to manage animal health for pets, wildlife or farm animals via distance education. Study veterinary and animal health, disease prevention, health therapie...

12 lessons
100 hours
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Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the farming of water creatures for human consumption. You will learn about production systems, other species, feeding, harvesting and health of f...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Aviculture (Bird Keeping)

Study aviculture. Learn everything you need to know about birdkeeping. Useful for working in the pet industry, or for avid bird lovers.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Beef Cattle

Learn better management of beef cattle; develop your career or job prospects; improve your farm operations.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Botany I (Plant Physiology And Taxonomy)

Learn about plant physiology and taxonomy. For anyone working with plants, including horticulturalists, agriculturalists, environmental managers and plant scien...

10 lessons
100 hours
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Calf Rearing

Learn to raise calves for dairy or beef farming. This course will help you build a practical and theoretical understanding of the industry, all under the guidan...

7 lessons
100 hours
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Certificate In Agriculture

Agriculture Certificate for new farmers, those seeking employment or a qualification. Gain knowledge and skills to run or work farms in: cropping, dairy, beef, ...

6 modules
600 hours
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Certificate in Agriculture (Self-designed)

Learn agricultural theory and practice. Improve a farm, start an agricultural service business, get a job. 600-hour, very flexible certificate.

6 modules
600 hours
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Certificate in Agronomy

Study agronomy online. Learn about the production and harvesting of different crops, including grains (cereals, pulses, and other grains) and root crops.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Alternative Farming

The Certificate in Alternative Farming allows you to learn different farming practices. Ideal to start your own niche farm.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Animal Health

Train for a career in animal health or welfare with this home study certificate in animal health. Study online, by distance education.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Animal Husbandry

Learn to farm different types of livestock. Useful for better farm management or to improve your job and career opportunities.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Certificate in Equine Husbandry

Learn to raise and manage horses. Useful to enhance your career, improve or start an equine business, or get a job in the equine industry.

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Dairy Cattle

Study dairy farming by distance education. Learn theory and practice of dairying for better farm management, career development or employment in the dairy indus...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Dog Care

Learn about dog breeds, biology, behaviour and training, health care and more with this 100-hour course. Study with our experienced, highly qualified veterinary...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Dog Psychology and Training

Learn how to become a dog trainer. Explore the knowledge, skills and business possibilities for working in the behavioural management of dogs. 100-hour course.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Engineering I - Machinery and Equipment

Study horticultural and agricultural engineering to learn about machines, pumps, hydraulics, tools and equipment. Useful for efficient work on a farm, or in nur...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Engineering II - Engineering Applications

Study agricultural engineering, surveying, earthworks, mechanisation, water management, and more. Learn engineering solutions for more efficient farm operations.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Equine Behaviour

An excellent course that will provide you with a sound understanding of equine behaviour.

7 lessons
100 hours
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Farm Management

Learn better farm management with this course developed by John Mason, prolific writer and the author of best-selling book "Farm Management". Study with our tea...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Farm Tourism

Set up and run a farm tourism or agritourism venture to expand a farming business to allow tourists to visit.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Forage Management

Correctly managed forage is critical to agricultural success and sustainability. Learn to better manage forage resources for both livestock and other animals

8 lessons
100 hours
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Forestry Foundations

Learn how to grow and manage timber for production, how urban forests are managed as sustainable assets, how agroforestry is specific to growing trees on farms ...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Goat Production

Study goat husbandry by distance education. Learn about breeds, behaviour, feed and nutrition, farm systems, wool and meat production, and more. 100-hour traini...

9 lessons
100 hours
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Horse Breeding

Learn to breed horses, and improve your options for work in the equine industry. With this theoretical and practical course, you will have a solid foundation to...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Horse Care I

Learn horse care from our international team of equestrians and animal scientists. An excellent course for horse owners or a starting point for a career in the ...

7 lessons
100 hours
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Horse Care II

Learn equine feed and nutrition, stable management and conditioning and more from highly qualified equine professionals in Australia and the UK.

7 lessons
100 hours
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Horse Care III

Learn about equine health from experienced veterinary scientists. Our in-depth 100-hour, self paced home study will help you manage horse health and conditioning.

6 lessons
100 hours
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Irrigation -- Agricultural Irrigation

Learn better water management and irrigation practices to improve a farm, increase farm profit and improve farm sustainability.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Irrigation Management (Agricultural)

Learn to manage irrigation on a farm for better efficiency, productivity and sustainability. Experienced and qualified professional tutors.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Mariculture - Marine Aquaculture

Learn to farm fish, crustaceans and shellfish in salt water. Discover how to manage a farm or start a mariculture business.

11 lessons
100 hours
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Natural Health Care for Animals

Study animal health management and natural health care for animals. Learn to use naturopathy to treat or prevent disease or illness in domestic pets, farm anima...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Organic Farming

Study organic farming and learn to farm animals or crops using organic, biodynamic, eco-farming techniques.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Pasture Management

Learn more about pasture management with ACS. Pastures are critical to many types of farms. Farmers have been known to turn unprofitable farms into commercial s...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Pet Care

Online Pet Care course to study pets at home. Study pet first aid, pet behaviour, types of pets, feeding pets and useful grooming techniques.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Pigs

Learn to raise pigs on a small or large scale; improve your on farm management; develop your career or business prospects or lay a foundation for further study.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Poultry

Learn to raise chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese for commercial production or self-sufficiency. This course covers a variety of production methods, useful for ...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Refrigerating Farm Produce

Learn to understand and manage chilling or freezing farm produce - meat, fruit, vegetables, flowers and more.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Regenerative Agriculture

Learn regenerative agriculture principles and practices to improve farming and land value.

10 lessons
100 hours
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Sheep

Learn sheep husbandry and farming for improved farm practices in the production of wool and meat with our experienced and highly qualified faculty.

8 lessons
100 hours
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Soil Management (Agriculture)

Improve your yields with this course on soil management. Learn about soil quality, poor nutrition, chemical imbalances, structural problems such as drainage, th...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Soil Microbiome Management

Learn to manage soils better to improve and sustain the microbiome, in turn improving soil health and productivity.

9 lessons
100 hours
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Specialist Award in Agriculture

Develop specialized skills in agriculture with this program in farm practices or animal husbandry. 500 hours of distance education.

5 modules
500 hours
Specialist Award
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Sustainable Agriculture

Learn to make a farm sustainable -- as a business and for the environment. 100-hour course, developed by John Mason, author of "Sustainable Agriculture", publis...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Urban Farming

Learn how to establish and operate a viable farm in city or urban areas. Explore what to produce and how to produce it, growing livestock or crops in urban situ...

8 lessons
100 hours
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Weed Control

Learn weed science and management for farms and natural landscapes. Improve farm production and sustainability and learn about land conservation.

7 lessons
100 hours
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