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Professional Gardener Course

What will I learn?

Step up your gardening game with our Professional Gardener Course, specially made for folks in the food business who want to become masters of urban gardening in Senegal. You'll learn the main skills, like getting the soil ready, planting different things together that help each other grow, and making the most of small spaces to create gardens that really deliver. We'll also show you the best ways to harvest your crops, how to store them properly, and how to handle pests without using nasty chemicals. With a focus on getting your hands dirty and learning stuff that really works, this course will give you the power to grow your own fresh ingredients, making your cooking even better and helping you to do your part for the environment.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online assistance available
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Become a master of urban gardening: Beat the challenges and get the most out of your space in the city.

Get your harvest timing spot on: Learn the exact tricks to get the best quality produce when it's at its peak.

Design layouts that work like a charm: Use companion planting and plan for sunlight to get the best results.

Make your soil super healthy: Use organic fertilizers and test your soil to see what it needs.

Get your plant care organized: Create calendars for when to sow seeds and how to look after your plants throughout the year.

Suggested overview

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before getting started, you can adjust the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to create more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional growth. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.