- Lesson-1 (pdf), PPT
Vocational : Mushroom Production
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Online
24 Weeks
Quick Facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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number of course credit
10
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Course overview
The Mushroom Production Training course is a 10 credit course that deals with the different components of mushroom cultivation and production in a detailed manner. The course introduces learners to various management practices necessary for the profitable cultivation of mushrooms on a large-scale basis. It is suitable for those who are planning to expand their farming system on a commercial scale.
The Mushroom Production Certification Course offered by Swayam introduces learners to the nuances of mushroom cultivation and its tremendous scope in the global food market. The course constitutes both theoretical and practical components that include the production of different types of mushrooms, pest management practices, waste disposal, health, and safety at the workplace.
The Mushroom Production Online Courses are suitable for learners from all walks of life. The course is taught with the help of expert video lectures and e-content. The use of PDF texts and PPT content helps learners grasp the concepts quickly and efficiently. The training is encouraged with the help of frequent MCQ tests and discussion forums that assist the learners.
The highlights
- 24 weeks
- 10 credits
- School-level
- Video lectures by experts
- PDF and PPT content
- MCQ test
- Discussion forum
- Knowledge about mushroom production
Program offerings
- 24 weeks
- 10 credits
- Pdf and ppt content
- Mcq test
- Discussion forum
- Video lectures
Course and certificate fees
certificate availability
No
What you will learn
After completing the Mushroom Production online course, you will learn about the following topics:
- Mushroom seed production
- Cultivation of different types of mushroom
- Cultivation of medicinal mushroom
- Cultivation of economically important mushroom
- Pest management during cultivation
- Disease management during cultivation
- Value addition of mushroom
- Skills for entrepreneurship of small business
- Waste disposal of different mushrooms
- Health and safety norms at the workplace
The syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to mushroom
Week 2
Introduction to mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 3
Mushroom Spawn (seed) production/ procurement
- Lesson-2 (pdf), PPT
Week 4
Mushroom Spawn (seed) production/ procurement
- Video, MCQ
Week 5
Cultivation of Button mushroom
Lesson-3 (pdf), PPT
Week 6
Cultivation of Button mushroom
- Video (2 videos), MCQ
Week 7
Cultivation of Oyster mushroom
- Lesson-4 (pdf), PPT
Week 8
Cultivation of Oyster mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 9
Cultivation of Paddy Straw mushroom
- Lesson-5 (pdf), PPT
Week 10
Cultivation of Paddy Straw mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 11
Cultivation of Milky mushroom
- Lesson- 6(pdf), PPT
Week 12
Cultivation of Milky mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 13
Cultivation of other economically important and medicinal mushroom
- Lesson-7 (pdf), PPT
Week 14
Cultivation of other economically important and medicinal mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 15
Insect- Pests management in cultivated mushroom
- Lesson-8(pdf), PPT
Week 16
Insect- Pests management in cultivated mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 17
Disease management in cultivated mushroom
- Lesson-9(pdf), PPT
Week 18
Disease management in cultivated mushroom
- Video, MCQ
Week 19
Value addition of mushroom
- Lesson-10 (pdf), PPT, Video, MCQ
Week 20
Mushroom growing unit/ house
- Lesson-11(pdf), PPT, Video, MCQ
Week 21
Entrepreneurial skills and economics for small enterprise
- Lesson-12(pdf), PPT, Video, MCQ
Week 22
Management of spent substrates and waste disposal of various mushroom
- Lesson-13(pdf), PPT, Video, MCQ
Week 23
Health and safety at workplace
- Lesson-14(pdf), PPT, Video, MCQ
Week 24
Practicals
Admission details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Mushroom Production Training Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below-https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview
Step 2: Find the sign-in/register option present at the top right side corner of the page and click on it.
Step 3: It will open to a new page and you need to create a new account by entering your username, password and email id.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
How it helps
The Mushroom Production Certification Benefits are given below:
- The course will impart knowledge about all agricultural practices involved in mushroom production and thereby equip learners to start mushroom cultivation on their own.
- The knowledge acquired from the course will prove to be helpful to learners of all categories of life irrespective of age or gender or literacy status. It will provide them opportunities to become self-employed.
- The course instils the basics of mushroom production through theoretical and practical methods, thus helping learners to be proficient in their work.
- The course will make learners aware of the vast possibilities of the mushroom production business and its ability to generate income on a large scale with minimum investment.
Instructors
FAQs
Who is the instructor of the Mushroom Production Course?
The course is coordinated by Dr. Neelima Pant of the National Institute of Open Schooling.
What is the total duration of the Mushroom Production Certification course?
The Mushroom Production is covered in 24 weeks.
Does the course have a placement portal?
No, the course in Mushroom Production does not provide any placement help to learners.
What is the mode of teaching for the course?
The course is taught with the help of video lectures, PDF, and PPT content.
How many credits do the Mushroom Production course offer?
The Mushroom Production course provides 10 credits in total.