Certificate of Agronomy (ACS)

Available Dates

Oct-28-2024

Barcelona
Nov-25-2024

Barcelona
Dec-30-2024

Barcelona
Jan-27-2025

Barcelona
Feb-24-2025

Barcelona
Mar-24-2025

Barcelona
Apr-28-2025

Barcelona
May-26-2025

Barcelona
June-30-2025

Barcelona
July-28-2025

Barcelona
Aug-25-2025

Barcelona
Sep-29-2025

Barcelona
Oct-27-2025

Barcelona
Nov-24-2025

Barcelona
Dec-29-2025

Barcelona

Dates in Other Venues

Nov-04-2024

London
Nov-04-2024

Amsterdam
Nov-11-2024

Istanbul
Nov-11-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Nov-18-2024

Singapore
Nov-18-2024

Paris
Dec-02-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-02-2024

London
Dec-09-2024

Istanbul
Dec-09-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-16-2024

Singapore
Dec-16-2024

Paris
Dec-23-2024

London
Dec-30-2024

Amsterdam
Jan-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-06-2025

Istanbul
Jan-13-2025

Paris
Jan-13-2025

Singapore
Jan-20-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-20-2025

London
Feb-03-2025

Istanbul
Feb-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Feb-10-2025

Singapore
Feb-10-2025

Paris
Feb-17-2025

Amsterdam
Feb-17-2025

London
Mar-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Mar-03-2025

Istanbul
Mar-10-2025

Paris
Mar-10-2025

Singapore
Mar-17-2025

London
Mar-17-2025

Amsterdam
Apr-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-07-2025

Istanbul
Apr-14-2025

Paris
Apr-14-2025

Singapore
Apr-21-2025

London
Apr-21-2025

Amsterdam
May-05-2025

Istanbul
May-05-2025

Kuala Lumpur
May-12-2025

Singapore
May-12-2025

Paris
May-19-2025

Amsterdam
May-19-2025

London
June-02-2025

Kuala Lumpur
June-02-2025

Istanbul
June-09-2025

Paris
June-09-2025

Singapore
June-16-2025

Amsterdam
June-16-2025

London
June-30-2025

Istanbul
June-30-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-07-2025

Istanbul
July-14-2025

Paris
July-14-2025

Singapore
July-21-2025

London
July-21-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-04-2025

Istanbul
Aug-04-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Aug-11-2025

Paris
Aug-11-2025

Singapore
Aug-18-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-18-2025

London
Sep-01-2025

Istanbul
Sep-01-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-08-2025

Singapore
Sep-08-2025

Paris
Sep-15-2025

London
Sep-15-2025

Amsterdam
Sep-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-29-2025

Istanbul
Oct-06-2025

Istanbul
Oct-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-13-2025

Singapore
Oct-13-2025

Paris
Oct-20-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-20-2025

London
Nov-03-2025

Istanbul
Nov-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Nov-10-2025

Paris
Nov-10-2025

Singapore
Nov-17-2025

Amsterdam
Nov-17-2025

London
Dec-01-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-01-2025

Istanbul
Dec-08-2025

Singapore
Dec-08-2025

Paris
Dec-15-2025

London
Dec-15-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-29-2025

Istanbul

Course Details

The Certificate of Agronomy course will provide the skills that offers many job opportunities. Demand for agronomists is strong; whether as a farmer, farm employer or providing technical support or marketing services in the agriculture sector.

Agronomy impacts every single person in this world. The food that we eat, the coffee we drink, the ethanol-based gas on which our vehicle runs, the grass present on the golf field, the natural fibers that makes up the clothing etc. are all products that we obtain from agronomy. Agronomy is a science that perceives agriculture from a holistic and an integrated perspective. Let us learn about the importance of agronomy in our daily life.

This course on Certificate of Agronomy provides participants with an understanding, to learn the principles and practices that underpin commercial broad acre crop production (agronomy) and develop an ability to interpret and apply information practically, on a farm.

This course is a preparation course, and designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the certification, should you choose to pursue it in the future

After successful completion of this course you would be able to Learn about the production and harvesting of different crops, including grains (cereals, pulses, and other grains) and root crops.

Study different crops - grains (cereals, pulses, and other grains), and root crops.
Learn about different crop production methods.
Learn about crop scheduling.
Learn about harvesting and post-harvest management.
Study the chemistry of soils and water.
Understand soil composition and testing methods.

The course on Certificate of Agronomy (ACS) is ideal for:

Agriculture Professionals (for Professional Development or Upskilling)
Farmers and Farm Workers
Service Providers to Agronomic Farms
Farm equipment Suppliers
Agricultural Entrepreneurs
Educators, Writers, Consultants, Researchers
Students
Anyone else with a passion or strong interest in agronomy

Our courses in Barcelona are held at the LPC office located at:

Passeig de Gràcia, 21, planta principal, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Introduction to Agronomic Practices

Introduction to agronomy
Study on different Crop Types
Understanding Plant structure and Function
Transpiration rate
Selection Criteria for Plants and Understanding monoculture
Understanding how to Row Crops and crop operations

Culture - What influences Crop Growth?

Problems with soils and it’s effect
Loss of soil problems
Erosion and salinity
Soil acidity and alkalinity
How to improve the soil and cultivation techniques
Plant nutrition and Nutrient deficiencies
Organic fertilisers and soil life

Crop Husbandry Practices

Operations of Identifying weeds
Ways to control weeds and spraying
Irrigation and chemical crop protection
Preparing plant pathogens for microscopic observation
Culturing Pathogens
Natural pest and disease control

Seed and Seed Management

Seed storage and Types of seed storage
Seed vigour testing
Dormancy factors affecting germination and Germination treatments
Types of media and Organic media
Media derived from rock or stone
Media derived from synthetic materials

Arable Cereal Crops | Broadleaf Crops | Harvesting

Cereal crops and Zadock scale
Study of Wheat, barley, oats, triticale, sorghum, maize, rice, millet etc
Characteristics of broadleaf crops
Study on Oil crops, Chickpeas, Narrow-leafed lupins, Canola, Faba beans etc.
Harvesting and Crop preparation for harvest
Crop harvest equipment
Forage harvesting equipment and Cereal harvesting equipment
Root crop harvesting equipment
Grain storage and Contract harvesting
Crop Management - Special Report on Crop management from planting to post harvest handling

Certificate of Agronomy (ACS)

Course Info

Course Details

After successful completion of this course you would be able to Learn about the production and harvesting of different crops, including grains (cereals, pulses, and other grains) and root crops.

The course on Certificate of Agronomy (ACS) is ideal for:

Course Outline

Introduction to Agronomic Practices

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Certificate of Agronomy (ACS)

Course Info

Course Details

After successful completion of this course you would be able to Learn about the production and harvesting of different crops, including grains (cereals, pulses, and other grains) and root crops.

The course on Certificate of Agronomy (ACS) is ideal for:

Course Outline

Introduction to Agronomic Practices

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