Free Online Course on Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition by Alison

Alison education platform offers a free online course on the theme of “Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition”.

Are you a farmer struggling with productivity? Do you wish to eliminate pests and weeds? We have designed this course to help you achieve optimal productivity by guiding you on the best farming practices for high-quality crops. You will learn about seed planting methods and crop management. We’ll teach you the characteristics and properties of the soil that contribute to fertile soils and the necessary control measures for pests and weeds.

Course duration:

1.5-3 Hours.

Course modules:

• Agricultural Practices:

Agricultural Practices - Learning Outcomes.

Introduction to Agriculture.

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

Pest and Weed Control.

Agricultural Practices - Lesson Summary.

• Course assessment:

Course Assessment - Agricultural Science - Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

Course objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify various planting patterns and sowing methods.
2. Explain the seed germination process and the factors determining germination.
3. Discuss the sexual and asexual methods of plant propagation.
4. Recall the importance of horticulture in plant propagation and cultivation.
5. Enumerate the basic environmental requirement for plant growth.
6. List the factors that determine the establishment of a nursery.
7. Outline and describe the layers of the soil.
8. Differentiate between micronutrients and macronutrients.
9. Examine how to control pests and weeds on the farm.

Course costs:

All Alison courses are free to enroll, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, learners need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once they have completed this Certificate course, they have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share their achievement with the world. Alison Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in CVs, professional social media profiles and job applications.
• An indication of learner’s commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieving high results.
• An incentive for learners to continue empowering themselves through lifelong learning.

Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:

• Digital Certificate- a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to learners when they complete their purchase.
• Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to learners with FREE shipping.
• Framed Certificate- a physical version of officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to learners with FREE shipping.

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