This course is no longer available for new enrolments - this course is being replaced with:
Type: Self-study
Descriptor: Course
Generico Summary: CourseSummary
Study hours: 16
Cost: Free
Languages: English
Certifications: Foundation and Practitioner
Learning Outcomes:
- Detect emerging pests
- Diagnose plant problems
- Identify symptoms
Structure:
This programme is made up of 5 sub-courses:
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 0: Welcome
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 1: Symptoms
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 2: Insects and mites
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 3: Causes
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 4: Nutrient deficiencies
- Crop Pest Diagnosis 5: Practising diagnostics
Audience:
- Extension workers and agro-input dealers, or anyone advising farmers
- Farmers may also find it useful
- Agricultural students may find the course complementary to their studies
Digital Learning skills:
- Access course materials and work through at your own pace
- Gain feedback from automated quizzes and activities to test your knowledge
- Improve critical thinking skills by investigating internet resources
UN Goals:
This programme aligns with the following sustainability goals:
