Greenhouse Certificate Training Programme

Starting March 17, 2023 - Ending March 17, 2024 Expired

The College of Basic and Applied Sciences, University of Ghana is announcing a 3-month hands-on certificate course (April– July, 2023) in Greenhouse Vegetable Production. 

Course Objectives are to:

  • Identify and solve problems associated with greenhouse crop production.  
  • Measure, monitor, and control the various environmental factors influencing plant growth and development.
  • Understand greenhouse operations and techniques. 
  • Analyze and report environmental data.
  • Design, plan and schedule cropping cycles. 
  • Prepare reports on agribusiness operations for short- and long-term decision making. 
  • Ideate, prepare business models and plans to ensure a successful business. 

 

Course Modules:

Module 1: Controlled Environment Agriculture

Module 2: Greenhouse Structures

Module 3: Greenhouse Crop Production

Module 4: Nursery Management

Module 5: Irrigation and Fertigation 

Module 6: Management of Environmental Factors in Greenhouse 

Module 7: Greenhouse Cultural Practices 

Module 8: Pest and Disease Management 

Module 9: Post-Harvest Handling Technology

Module 10: Greenhouse Management Accounting

Module 11: Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness  

 

Date: April 17, 2023 – July 17, 2023

 

Registration Deadline: 10th April, 2023 

Venue: Dawhenya Greenhouse Training Centre  

Training Fee: GH₵ 5,500 (including Hostel Facilities); GH₵ 4,000 (no Hostel Facility)

 

Payment Details

 

Account Name: College of Basic and Applied Sciences 

Account No. 1441001823781

Bank: Ecobank Ghana Limited

Branch: Legon

Swift Code: ECOCGHAC

 

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7vTs5KxgkP3NDiCy7; Tel. (+233) 0508177955;  

 

Email: crops@ug.edu.gh