Enrolment for National Organic Training Skillnet funding will open on July 2nd for the 2024 Year 1 intake of the Certificate in Organic Horticulture Distance Learning course which is delivered through The Organic College An tIonad Glas – Dromcollogher, Co Limerick.

Please note – places are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come / first-served basis. Participants are required to pay the full fee upon registration to guarantee course place. Be aware you are only registering / paying for year 1.

Year 1 Modules include:

1. Organic Fruit and Vegetable Production
2. Soil Science and Growing Media
3. Organic Standards and Principles
4. Plant Identification and Use

Year 2 Modules include:

1. Plant Science
2. Plant Protection
3. Plant Propagation
4. Communications
5. Work Practice

This 2 year course in horticulture will be delivered via Distance Learning, 4 Modules are taken year 1 & the remaining 5 in year 2.

For full course details and course dates, and to register your interest, please visit the Organic College website @ https://www.organiccollege.com/distance-learning/application-form/ 

Please note, you don’t have to complete both years. There is value in completing just year 1 as a solid foundation in Organic Horticulture and you’ll receive module awards / certificates for the four modules you complete in year one. If you decide to complete the full certificate you will need to complete the remaining five modules in year two.

PLEASE NOTE – Enrolment will begin on July 2nd @ 11.00am on this page. Tickets will appear below.