Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Agroforestry from the University of Florida

Principles of Global Agroforestry. Discover the history, methods, principles, and developments in the field of agroforestry around the world.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Extensive knowledge of agroforestry systems
  • Skills in best practices
  • Scientific management in agroforestry
  • Setting goals for agroforestry applications
  • Identifying methods and forecasting a timetable for achieving goals
  • Identifying barriers to use and preparing a plan to address them
  • List of resources to achieve the goals

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Agroforestry Manager
  • Land Management Specialist
  • Agricultural consultant
  • Agroforestry researcher
  • Agroforestry Project Manager
  • Agricultural Application Planner
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Agricultural Geomatics Specialist
  • Environmental Project Manager
  • Agricultural Systems Analyst

Internship at the University of Florida

The specialization in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences consists of a five-module program, presented by leading experts in the field. The program covers the various aspects of agroforestry, including:

  • The global distribution of methods
  • The basic principles of agroforestry
  • The significant scientific advances over the past five decades

Students will acquire broad knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices, and scientific management, which can be helpful in their professional development and improving land management skills.

Hands-on Learning Project

Learners will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of plant and soil applications for agroforestry projects, including:

  • Setting goals for agroforestry applications
  • Identifying methods and forecasting a timetable for achieving goals
  • Identifying barriers to use and preparing a plan to address them
  • List of resources to achieve the goals

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Integrated Agriculture I: Principles and Methods

Course 1
15 hours
4.8 (17 ratings)

What will you learn?

Integrated agriculture – the practice of growing trees and plants together – is recognized worldwide as an integrative strategy for sustainable land use. This course offers a broad overview of the latest research and best practices in the field of integrated agriculture.

Skills you will gain

  • Biology
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • ecology
  • Gene growth

Integrated Agriculture II: Main Systems in the World

Course 2
7 hours

What will you learn?

This course deals with the modern study of integrated farming practices around the world. Students will acquire extensive knowledge and skills related to integrated farming systems, best practices, and scientific management.

Skills you will gain

  • Biology
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • ecology
  • Gene growth

Integrated Agriculture III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

Course 3
6 hours

What will you learn?

A detailed overview of the basic principles and best practices for successful integrated farming projects, while understanding the interactions between plants and soil.

Skills you will gain

  • Biology
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • ecology
  • Gene growth

Integrated Agriculture IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agriculture

Course 4
5 hours

What will you learn?

A detailed overview of the basic principles and best practices for successful integrated agriculture projects, including climate change and carbon storage.

Skills you will gain

  • Biology
  • forestry
  • Environmental Sciences
  • agriculture
  • ecology

Integrated Agriculture V: Ecosystem Services, Food, and Stability

Course 5
5 hours

What will you learn?

A detailed overview of the basic principles and best practices for modular projects in agriculture, including food security and sustainable development.

Skills you will gain

  • Biology
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • ecology
  • Gene growth