52 Courses and Certifications

Free Agriculture Nutrition And Food Courses & Certifications

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Agricultural Policy Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

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MNR-002 : Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis

SWAYAM, as a free online training initiative, aims at providing freely accessible and quality education to all. In furtherance of this aim, Agricultural Policy: Formulation Components Process Implementation and Comparative Analysis MNR-002 have been designed for imparting the best training from expert faculty. This course provides postgraduate level education on the importance, concept, goals, components and instruments of agricultural policy. 

During the course, candidates will find themselves gaining vivid insights on the major steps and process in policy formulation and policy implementation. Active discussions on monitoring and evaluation will also be conducted. Learners will understand the need for inter-linkage between non-farm and farm sector for agricultural and rural development; growth of farm output and input, and the role of the farming sector in the national economy and food security-all through active discussions. 

Faculty will shed light on special agricultural development programmes and rural poverty alleviation programmes that have been implemented in India. By highlighting the role of resources like labour, land and capital in agricultural development and then proceeding on to critically examining the agriculture policy of the developed and developing countries, the course concludes with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of agriculture trade issues and globalisation.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
Indian Agricultural Development

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MNR 001 : Indian Agricultural Development

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme explains the different stages of the development of Indian agriculture, from prehistoric agriculture to modern agriculture. The programme identifies the customs, values, and farming practices that Indian farmers follow. The programme clarifies the scope and importance of Indian agriculture to the Indian economy. 

The Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme discusses the role of the procurement, storage, marketing, study, and technological transfer of food grains in the growth of Indian agriculture. Candidates will consider emerging agricultural issues and developments, such as diversification, the interface of the agricultural sector, trade, efficiency, gender and sustainability, globalisation, and the use of information and communication technologies. 

The content of the Indian Agricultural Development (MNR 001) programme is delivered in 16 weeks through 40 video lessons. Candidates will have to go through video lessons every week. The video lessons are assisted by resources used for self-learning. Along with that, to support the study materials and to get the updated data, a number of web links will be provided. After each class, self-assessment questions will be given. After going through broad parts of study content, candidates have to complete the tasks. 

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices
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Food Microbiology and Food Safety

The Food Microbiology programme explores the world of microorganisms and the science behind contamination caused by their growth. Considering the possibility of microorganisms being both beneficial and harmful, it becomes important to study the key aspect of Microbiology side by side-Food Safety. The programme is beneficial for individuals who wish to delve deep into the domain.

The course focuses on varied learning objectives including the important genera of microorganisms associated with food and their characteristics, the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, techniques for enumeration and control of microorganisms in food, food fermentation, and ultimately foodborne diseases. The motive of the programme turns out to provoke the thoughts of learners on microbiological quality control to improve food quality in households and outdoors by devising ways for the same.

The course also maintains a close connection with legal obligations and provisions which are an inseparable part of public policy and food safety. Candidates will acquire insights on the present national and international food safety regulations and rules. Not only this, but they would also gain practical experience of deploying microbiological risk assessment tools for assessment of microbiological risks in the food sector.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

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Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Certification by SWAYAM aims at enlightening passionate and dedicated learners irrespective of their financial disabilities to gain quality and freely accessible education by experienced faculty. This online course deals with everything budding nutritionists and dieticians need to know about promoting bioactive constituents and nutritional factors along with the potential health implications of the same.

By holding vigilant discussions on the mechanism of functional foods, the course serves as the right fit for both conceptual and real-world insights on the field. The certification is a part of the approved curriculum in quite a few Indian universities. After going through the course, individuals will not only learn about the background of Nutraceuticals but will also discover relevant information on future trends and applications.

Comprising five units namely Probiotics, Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Prebiotics, Non-Nutrient Effect of Specific Nutrients and Other Food Components with Potential Health Benefits, candidates will have to visit 40 modules with two to three modules taught every week. The credit award and final evaluation of the student shall depend on formative and summative assessments.

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15 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
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Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course discusses the biochemical process of fermentation and the characteristics of fermented foods. The open online course is taught on the HarvardX platform under the collaboration of edX and Harvard University and is taught over a duration of 14 weeks.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Certification Course explains the role of microbial growth in fermenting and preserving food. The learners will get a chance to explore the history of food and beverage fermentation and its role in food processing like changing and enhancing different tastes, flavors and aromas in food.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Training Course is a self-paced course that is taught at the introductory level. The course is delivered by Pia Sorensen and Roberto Kolter of Harvard Medical School. The course will be taught with the help of online course materials and at-home exercises. After the completion of exams, students will receive a course certificate by paying the course fee. For the free cost, the candidates will get a limited duration of access to the self-paced programme. 

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14 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology Knowledge of Microbiology
Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering

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Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering

The course is about food process engineering and its process of preservation, saltation, and other processes to save food from bacteria. The course also makes the students learn how the food is processed and manufactured. It involves a particular means of technology to make the process complete in a proper manner. Therefore, students will also gain industrial applications that can be helpful in the workplace

Food process engineering is helpful to the candidate for using technology in terms of manufacturing foodies and their preservatives. As everyone needs food to survive there is a need to know the processing of food and the manufacturing process. The processing of food technology is laterally known to the candidate in the academy itself. Therefore, the candidate is gaining practical skills with learning the course

The course is introduced by Swayam academy, an online certified learning course initiated by the government to make a favour for the poor candidates who cannot afford to study in the institutes. The course certificate is equivalent to the institute certificate. The course is offered to learn for free of cost without the certificate. The certificate helps the candidate to increase their value during the hiring process

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Farm Machinery

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Farm Machinery

Candidates can find the Farm Machinery course on the Swayam website. Swayam was envisioned by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development of the government of India to make access to education possible for all economic strata of society. 

Swayam does not charge any course fee and the courses are created by researchers and scholars from India’s topmost institutes. But candidates who would like to get a certificate from Swayam need to pay an exam fee to be eligible for the end-term proctored exam, which is a compulsory requirement for getting Swayam certified.

The Farm Machinery course by Swayam is designed for people involved with agricultural engineering. They learn about the components and structure of basic modern horticultural equipment along with the basic principles of modern technology like sensors, embedded systems, image processing, and microcontrollers. 

The course contents consist of basic principles and the correct utilization of modern techniques. Custom hiring, use of machines, and small farm mechanization techniques are also discussed in detail with real-life examples.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Food Microbiology

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Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology Certification is meant for the undergraduate level. It is an elective course and it is offered online. It is suitable for the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Niranjan Raj. S (Department of Studies in Microbiology, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangotri) is the instructor for the Food Microbiology Certification course on the NPTEL website. 

Dr. Niranjan Raj. S has 18 years of teaching at the postgraduate level and research experience. Food microbiology deals with the study of the micro-organisms that occupy and contaminate food. Microbes are used for the production of food ingredients, foods, food supplements, etc. 

Micro-organisms are also extensively used in the fermentative production, processing, and preservation of different types of beverages and foods. Studying microbes in food and the effects of microbial contamination is important to ensure safety in food processing, food production, food storage, and food preservation. This course gives an insight into the science behind such microbes and their effect on food.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Food and Nutrition

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Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition Certification is a course at the undergraduate level. It is an elective course. The course is offered online, and it pertains to the category of Agricultural and Food Engineering. Dr. Asna Urooj is the instructor for the Food and Nutrition Certification course on the NPTEL website. Dr. Asna Urooj is presently the Chairperson of the University of Mysore PG Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition. 

The Food and Nutrition course not only deals with the processing and preservation of food but also the importance of consumption of a balanced diet by an individual. Nutrition plays a vital role in improving the quality of life by an increase in physical growth and immune – competence.  The productivity of an individual is enhanced with good health. 

Economic, social, and cultural factors also influence the food consumption pattern, hence the nutrition level of a person. Thus, Nutritional Science includes biological and social sciences. Further, changes in the nutrient composition while food is processed and stored also need to be studied. Thus, this course offering is framed in such a way, so that it supplies perspectives from both biological and social science angles, in conjunction with each other.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Irrigation and Drainage

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Irrigation and Drainage

SWAYAM is a platform offering interactive courses, prepared by the finest teachers in India. It is a Government initiative which aims to avail the best teaching resources to all, including the disadvantaged.

The course of IRRIGATION and DRAINAGE created under the NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) for Engineering by SWAYAM focuses on enriching the learning experience of students by using interactive teaching methods.  This is one of the prime courses of the Agricultural Engineering program recommended for graduate and undergraduate students.

This course designed by remarkable teaching faculty focuses on various topics of soil- water-plant-atmosphere relationship, management of salt affected soils, crop water requirement, management of salt affected soils, irrigation water conveyance, measurement of irrigation water, drainage of agricultural lands, irrigation systems design and their performance evaluation, performance evaluation of drainage systems. It involves class tests, problem solving questions, quizzes and assignments.

An e-certificate having the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur will be made available after successful completion of this course, which will be valid in all irrigation based companies.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Civil Engineering skills
Plant Design and Economics

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Plant Design and Economics

The Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam is intended for the students of chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical technology and biochemical engineering. The course in detail deals with (a) basic economic analysis of chemical plants and (b) the technologies used in the design of chemical processes.

Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam will cover the basic concepts in plant design and chemical engineering. Upon completion of the Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam candidates will learn to appreciate the significance of safety and design operation.

After completing the course in Certificate Programme in Plant Design and Economics by Swayam he/she will develop a deep understanding of the chemical process and will be able to perform a complete economic analysis of the plant. The main target of the course is to make students aware of the safety features and importance to chemical engineering.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Introduction to Poultry Farming

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Introduction to Poultry Farming

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Online course is coordinated by Dr. P. Vijayakumar of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses various poultry farming techniques and systems practiced in India and provides insights into the advantages of the poultry industry.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming Training course offered by Swayam  is a major course in the field of Agricultural and Food Engineering providing learners valuable information about the working of the poultry industry. The course studies the status of the Indian poultry industry and analyses it from different perspectives.

The Introduction to Poultry Farming course taught over 12 weeks through self-learning materials and video lessons. The course provides learners both professional and technical information about the poultry business. The course carrying 2 credits is assessed through online quizzes and an end-term examination.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Zoology

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
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Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

The certificate program on Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition is provided by Wageningen through the edX platform. The program is designed to teach the candidates the fundamentals behind the concept of nutrition and how it impacts human health. The course explores the relationship between those two in terms of health problems caused due to overnutrition. The candidate learns about overweight, and obesity, and strategies to combat them. Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition certification course is tailor-made for healthcare professionals and people employed in the food industry without any proper background in nutrition. 

The candidate will learn about nurturing a critical mindset on how to weigh and interpret information on nutrition, food, and health. Nutrition and Health: The macronutrients and Overnutrition course belongs to a series of other courses packed into a professional program known as the “Food, Nutrition, and Health Professional Certificate Programme''. The candidates need to know basic biology to pursue this course. Upon completion, the candidates will be able to be familiar with nutrition research and research methodologies. During the audit mode, the candidates will have only limited time to complete their learnings. On the other hand during the verified mode the time constraint is removed and the course is accessible for a lifetime.

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9 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Plant Cell Bioprocessing

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Plant Cell Bioprocessing

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and NPTEL, Swayam is offering the course of plant cell bioprocessing. The course is a 100 percent online course. The duration for this course is 8 weeks and it is an undergraduate-level course. 

The course of plant cell bioprocessing is a government certified course and is taught by the experts free of cost. After completing this programme, candidates will learn about identifying industrial applications of Tissue Culture Technology and Plant Cell technology.

The candidate can receive certification for this course after they pay a fee as per the guidelines of the Swayam platform. The course of plant cell bioprocessing is highly recommended to students and researchers in the field of biotechnology, biochemical, plant biotechnology and bioprocess engineering. This course can give career support if studied with concentration and consistency.  The course provides industry support to various companies and firms in the field like Dabur, Himalaya private limited. 

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Wildlife Conservation

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Wildlife Conservation

Threats to wildlife are growing day by day. Serious issues are coming forward. Wildlife conservation means is concerned with the practice of keeping wild species and their habitats safe and generous in order to maintain healthy wildlife species, To restore them, as well as to enhance natural Ecosystems.

An organization has estimated that over 27,000 species have gone extinct. And they fear as the number keeps on increasing. The government is taking all the necessary steps to keep wildlife flourishing, but we as responsible citizens should take a step forward for the cause.

As part of course pedagogy in the Wildlife Conservation course on Swayam, we will flourish our knowledge on facts about wildlife and explore the importance, threats, and management of the same. We will also learn about how to tackle wild animals and species apart from pondering upon how to keep this habitant safe and growing. A special case analysis approach has been designed inspired by real-life for your effortless and better understanding.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of ecosystem

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
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Nutrition and Health: Food Safety

On the report of the rising amount of food adulteration, edX brings Nutrition and Health: Food Risks course for candidates who want to learn about various microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and so on that are present inside the food which causes health hazards and food poisoning. It teaches students to analyze and assess food risks using different tools and techniques. Candidates will also learn several key concepts about the modern food chain, food processing, risk assessment, risk management, safety measures, and so on.

EdX provides Nutrition and Health: Food Risks online course in association with Wageningen University and Research which is best known for its intensive research. The instructors are well-versed in the subject and help the candidates in acquiring in-demand skills and deep knowledge. This is a self-paced course where the course curriculum is professionally designed by the experts and is spread over 8 weeks. Due to the Nutrition and Health: Food Risks program, candidates will get a chance to explore food and improve their quality of life. The candidates will be able to choose either the audit track or the verified track for learning the course. The audit track of the course offers limited period access whereas the verified track offers unlimited access to the course materials.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions

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Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions

8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
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Nutrition and Health Micronutrients and Malnutrition

With an edX-provided platform for education, the certificate program Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition will focus on the main topics of malnutrition and micronutrients that can impact human health. As humans despite a lot of information being made available, it is not clear on what is true and better for health and its requirements. The course may be pursued by choosing 2 tracks, one is audit, and the other is verified. The verified mode offers unlimited time to complete the learning but during the audit mode, the candidates will only be able to learn the course in a limited period of access.

This course will address the relationship between both nutrition and human health by focusing on malnutrition-related health issues. The candidates will learn more about diet and nutrition impacting both current as well as future health.  The course explores the dangers of malnutrition concerning human health and global hunger. The course will also try to address and combat these problems created by malnutrition and improve them with proper strategies. The course is one of the few courses that is made an essential component of the “Food, Nutrition and Health” professional certificate programme. The course in the audit mode is self-paced but only provides a limited period of access whereas the candidates during the verified mode will be able to learn the course in an unlimited time frame.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products

The Biorefinery certification programme, offered by the Wageningen University and Research in collaboration with edX, spans seven weeks. This course is provided at the advanced level and requires an undergraduate-level knowledge of chemistry, process engineering, and mathematics. You can also study at your speed as the programme follows a self-paced learning approach.

Besides, this accreditation is free to audit. Video transcripts are also provided to the learners for a convenient learning process. The lessons are delivered online too. Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products certification syllabus is an all-inclusive one and covers a broad range of topics like biorefineries, biomass, conversions, downstream processing, process evaluation, and more. Besides, this edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

You will also get to evaluate and understand a case study about process design to get an in-depth understanding of the subject. As we cannot depend on fossil fuel energy for long due to their exhaustible nature, biomass power is the sustainable solution. Hence, taking up the Biorefinery course by edX will enable you to develop core practices and skills for a lucrative career ahead.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science

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Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

The Feeding a Hungry Planet certification programme is a seven-week-long online curriculum curated by the SDG Academy. It will focus on teaching you about the impact of malnutrition and food security worldwide. During the programme, you will understand how cultivating food from present natural resources without destroying them is necessary for sustainable feeding.

With the learnings of the  Feeding a Hungry Planet online course, you will study the idea of building a sustainable and healthy diet for the increasing world population. Along with that, you will explore how ecosystems are managed that provide food resources. An e-certificate is also attainable after programme completion, only if you purchase it. For free, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. They can upgrade it by paying the prescribed course fee. 

The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability certification syllabus are comprehensive. EdX has systematically divided it into seven modules for a thorough and comfortable understanding of concepts. Faculty from distinguished institutes such as John Hopkins University, Tufts University, Cornell University, Rothamsted Research and Wageningen University and Research will deliver this course.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices Knowledge of nutrition
Certificate

Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

The Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management Training Course is a 100% online course that provides insights into the consequence of infectious diseases on sustainable animal-based food production. The course will discuss optimal management practices in terms of growth, immunity, and infection required to improve animal health and food production.

The Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management Certification Course is offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under the guidance of Dr. Jim Lowe and Dr. Brian Aldridge, Professors at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The course has a flexible structure that allows learners to set deadlines according to their schedules.

The Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management Online Course explores the effect and impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production. The course will provide learners with theoretical aspects and practical problem-solving methods to face the issue at hand. The learners who complete the course will receive a shareable certificate of completion at the end.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics Knowledge of Agricultural practices

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking

With the WageningenX online platform for education, the certificate programme Sustainable Food Security The Value of systems thinking will teach tips on solving the Rubik's cube of system thinking and how it could be applied to improve environmental sustainability in food production systems. The systems theory will help us understand and work with the complexity of food production. 

The University of Wageningen collaborates with the edX platform with the motto to explore nature's potential and improve the quality of life. The programme is focused on making contributions to the area of the living environment as well as healthy food. The study helps the candidate apply the principles of system theory for food production taking environmental sustainability into account. The student will benefit with knowledge of decision-making in food production and sorting its complex issues. 

The course runs for a duration of 6 weeks and student effort is required at 8 to 10 hours a week. The programme is introductory and planned as part of “X-Series - Food Security and Sustainability”. The course is offered in a self-paced mode with a time limit for those who are opting for it in the audit mode. On the other hand, the candidates can enjoy unlimited access if they have selected the verified track.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Environmental Science

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

The Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course by edX is well-designed by food and nutrition experts with intense study and research. The course-takers will acquire in-depth learning and analysis regarding several concepts of food and nutrition like a healthy diet, lifestyle, food nutrients, daily food intake, supplements, and so on that impacts the overall performance, lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall mood of a person. Also, it discusses the different aspects of exercise and sports like sports nutrition, types of sports, exercise physiology, energy estimation, and so on. 

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course is backed up by instructors who are highly qualified, talented, and experienced from Wageningen University and Research. This is a self-paced course that requires sheer dedication and focus of  4-8 hours per week. The whole syllabus is perfectly crafted over 6 weeks. Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports certification courses have also won the award from Class Central as the Best of All Time. After finishing the Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program, students will receive an official certification from edX.

Students can apply the lessons learned from this Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program in their everyday lives, make their own decisions regarding nutrition, and make huge improvements in their lives. Though the course is self-paced during the audit mode, the candidates will get limited period access to the learning materials On the other hand, the candidates will get unlimited access if they have chosen the verified track.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition and Health Human Microbiome

The microbiome that balances your gut health has a plethora of benefits for human health, which makes it an interesting field of study for students and professionals. The self-paced course on Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome is ideal for aspirants who wish to explore this field of science. This Introductory online course on Health & safety is offered by edX, an online education provider in association with Wageningen University & Research. This certification course is packed with a comprehensive curriculum and a flexible learning system consisting of graded assessments with the guidance of experienced professors at Wageningen University.

The course mainly focuses on the Human Microbiome and its benefits, it improves gut health and its potential to prevent diseases like obesity, IBS, and diabetes. It covers many key concepts like microbial therapies, microbiota diest, microbiota and aging, microbiota development, the applicability of the microbiome, personal microbiota development, and so on. There are 2 modes in which the course can be completed, one is the audit track, and the other is the verified track. In the audit mode, the candidates will have to learn the course in the specified period mentioned on the website. During the verified track, the students will get unlimited access to finish the course.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

The Science of Beer

The Science of Beer course has been developed by edX in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research for curious learners who are interested in learning about more than just the taste of beer.

Participants will understand everything related to beer, including how beer is made, the raw materials used, the supply chain, its marketing strategies, and the effects of beer consumption on the human body. Participants will be given knowledge about the different beer styles, quality issues, how the cultivation, and environment of the raw material affect each other, and how the image and culture of beer are influenced by various factors.

The Science of Beer MOOC has been developed by the students of Wageningen University & Research in honor of the 100th anniversary of their university. The students have been guided by professors and experts in the domain of food production, marketing, health risks, logistics, and sustainable supply chains to give the learners a high-quality learning experience. Two pathways may be selected by the candidates to get enrolled in the course. One pathway offered limited course access to the materials while the other pathway offers unlimited access.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Brewing skills

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KU Leuven, Leuven via Edx
Certificate

Irrigation Efficiency More Food with Less Water

Due to the shortage of fresh water, the Irrigation Efficiency: More Food with Less Water program by edX provides a great opportunity for students to learn about the irrigation supply chain, calculate the right amount of water required for plants, water losses, water applications, water flows, water savings, different types of components in the irrigation system like the sprinkler, drip, surface, and so on.

This course is powered by KU Leuven University which is one of the best and largest universities in Belgium. It is recognized for its innovative learning, high-quality teaching, and rigorous research. The course curriculum is 6 weeks long and is specially designed by professionals. The instructors are highly qualified, well-versed, and vastly experienced in teaching the subject of irrigation and water resources. The lectures also come with video transcripts that help students to have a clear understanding and quick grasp. This course is ideal for students who want to study irrigation efficiency and its applications in-depth. The learners can join the course in two tracks; paid and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the learner will have access to the course only for a limited course.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Environmental Science
Certificate

Aquaponics The Circular Food Production System

Aquaponics is a polyculture method that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponic cultivation (soil-independent food production) in a circulatory fashion. The objective is to recycle the nutrients present in the wastewater obtained from fish farming. To learn more about Aquaponics, take the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System course.

Aquaponics is becoming increasingly popular, especially among Urban Farming circles. To successfully set up and run an Aquaponic system, you need a broad knowledge base, from water chemistry and engineering to fish physiology, plant physiology, and microbiology. 

The Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System training program covers all these basics. As such, this online course serves as a foundation for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thinking and acting. 

The instructors for the six-week Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System online course, are professors and researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The effort required on your part is just four to six hours per week. The learners have two tracks to pursue the course, namely, paid with a certificate and free audit modes. In the free audit mode, the candidates will have access only for a limited period of time. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of ecosystem
Certificate

Agriculture, Economics and Nature

Agriculture, Economics, and Nature certification is a tiny little course under the category of nature and Environment Studies of FutureLearn. Along with FutureLearn, The University of Western Australia has also collaborated for upbringing this course for the participants with an interest in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture, Economics, and Nature certification syllabus have a special focus on the three dimensions, Agriculture, Economics, and nature. If candidates are a farmer or anyone related to making policies for the agricultural field then they can make informed decisions. Economic thinking is indispensable in agriculture because a farmer’s livelihood is dependent on this.

Agriculture, Economics, and Nature training will let the students explore the economic principles that are responsible for agriculture, and how economic decisions are being made. Moreover, candidates will understand how economic thinking can positively impact the areas of agricultural production.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices Knowledge of Economics

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes

The Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes by edX offers the candidate a hike in the professional industry. With the help of modern technologies and advancement in the field of science, animal breeding, as well as farm animal breeding, has turned into one of the professional industries in today’s era. In many of the countries, there are programs of breeding that are tailor-made.

Evaluating animal breeding courses has been tailored in such a way with the team of experts that it would help the participants to get an idea about the implementation of the breeding program. Both the large industrial scale, as well as tailor-made breeding, shall be covered in the course. 

After the successful completion of the program, the candidate shall be awarded a certificate. The evaluating animal breeding certification course has been designed with assignments, quizzes, and forums in every module to make it simpler for the participants. By enrolling in this course individuals will learn how to evaluate the programs of breeding. The self-paced programme can be pursued either in paid or free mode. In the free mode, the learners will have only limited access to the programme.

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Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics

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Transformation of the Global Food System

The Transformation of the Global Food System Course is an online course aimed at transforming the existing food systems into more sustainable and efficient versions. The 100% online course offered on the Coursera website focuses on the practices of food production and food consumption in the present times and their link to sustainable development.

The Transformation of the Global Food System Training Course is a beginner-level course taught by Katherine Richardson, Professor at the Sustainability Science Centre, University of Copenhagen. produce, distribute and consume food worldwide. The course constitutes six modules that focus on the development of sustainable food systems.

The Transformation of the Global Food System Certification Course is delivered through informative video lectures, insightful readings and practice sessions. The course will have a flexible learning pattern with 11 hours of study in total. After the completion of assessments, learners will get access to a shareable certificate.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices

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