Agronomy Courses and Certifications

草坪学

系统讲解冷季型与暖季型草坪草的建植、修剪、灌溉、施肥及杂草、病虫害防治技术。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

农业基础

面向农业从业者的实用型课程，系统讲解农作物生长调控、种植繁育、植物保护、收获与储藏技术。

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Seaweeds

78 ratings at Coursera

This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Pest & Disease Management

77 ratings at Coursera

Identify and manage common cannabis pests and diseases — gray mold, powdery mildew, TMV, mites, thrips — using Integrated Pest Management, biological control, and spraying guidelines.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Plant Health 1 (Live Online)

144 ratings at CourseHorse

Gain essential skills to identify, treat, and prevent common plant health challenges, from diseases and pests to environmental issues.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• $562.00

Covering Common Ground: Soil Management Plan Components (Live Online)

16 ratings at CourseHorse

Learn the essentials of soil management and discuss strategies for climate resilience in the Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for Ecosystem Resilience and Repair series at UW Botanic Gardens.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $37.00

Digging In: Soil Management and Remediation Techniques (Live Online)

15 ratings at CourseHorse

Gain a holistic understanding of soil stewardship techniques in this soil science course at UW Botanic Gardens.

• CourseHorse
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $37.00

Sustainable Soil Management: Soil for life

25 ratings at edX

Soil is the earth’s fragile skin that anchors all life. We depend on soil to build our homes and cities, to grow crops for food and raise livestock, to support transportation and enable recreation. Ye

• edX
• 7 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Soil Fertility and Fertilizers

1 rating

Learn to evaluate soil fertility, understand plant nutrient availability, and manage fertilizers and manures for productive, environmentally sound agriculture.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Principles of Hemp Cultivation

This course provides an in-depth investigation of hemp as an agronomic and horticultural crop. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics

The tropics are as beautiful and diverse below-ground as they are above-ground. Learn how to use knowledge about the natural variability in soil properties for the sustainable management of ecosystems

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chongqing Three Gorges Vocational College

Green Prevention and Control of Plant Diseases and Pests

Learn to diagnose crop diseases and pests, survey fields, and implement green prevention and control plans across major crop types.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Chongqing Three Gorges Vocational College

Identification and Diagnosis of Plant Pests and Diseases

Identify agricultural insects, mites, and plant diseases, diagnose outbreaks, forecast crop pests, and apply biological, quarantine, and integrated control measures.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

GrowVeg

The Clever Way Smart Gardeners Eliminate Slugs

Discover effective, wildlife-friendly methods to protect your garden from slugs and snails without harming beneficial creatures like birds, hedgehogs, and toads.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GrowVeg

Do This Every Winter for Perfect Soil - A Guide to Winter Soil Preparation

Discover essential winter soil preparation techniques using free, accessible materials to boost garden productivity and create the perfect growing environment for next season's plants.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video