Each course is organized around thematic topics toward practical ICM solutions. They are led by ICM experts from the co-organizing institutions (CABI and the University of Neuchâtel) and feature interdisciplinary guest contributions from around the world.

The courses are:

CAS 1: ICM – Sustainable Production Practices

CAS 2: ICM – Understanding context and support strategies to make ICM work

CAS 3: ICM – Biological Control and Ecosystem Services

Each CAS-ICM study programme is targeted towards students and professionals in agricultural or environmental management who hold a Bachelor's degree, or adequate professional training and at least three years of relevant professional experience. The courses are relevant to individuals in extension, research, education, agro-input supply and regulation. The topics addressed in this online course are of global relevance and candidates are welcome from any country.

CAS-ICM study programmes offer an opportunity to adopt a modern and holistic approach to agriculture that combines ecology, soil health, crop and land management, and socioeconomic considerations. Following the programme, you will be able to make an immediate impact in your country by disseminating your newly gained knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture to various stakeholders, including farmers and policymakers.

Each CAS programme is independent. To register to the DAS programme, students must have first completed all three CAS-ICM programmes.

Fees

CAS ICM:  3,950 CHF (approx. 4,515 USD) per course

DAS ICM (3 CAS + technical report): 2,000 CHF (approx. 2,285 USD)

You should be able to dedicate approximately 10 hours of study time per week. It is important to keep pace with the course throughout the study duration from September to June to ensure deadlines are met.

The courses are run in English. To attend these programmes, you must have at least a B2 level of English or equivalent.

Each course is organized around thematic topics towards practical ICM solutions.  The courses are led by different ICM experts who focus on their specialist areas of expertise. They are:

Dirk Babendreier, PhD Integrated Crop Management Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Crop nutrition, Experimental design & statistics, Classical Biocontrol)

Melanie Bateman, PhD, Integrated Crop Management Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Policy considerations, Agricultural system implementation)

Philip Brunner, PhD, Professor in Hydrogeological Processes, University of Neuchâtel (Water management)

Manfred Grossrieder, MSc, Integrated Crop Management Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Cropping strategies, Agricultural system implementation, Agricultural extension, Prevention of pest problems)

Keith Holmes, PhD, Integrated Crop Management Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Seed / planting material, Climate change and agriculture, Green direct control)

Sandra Phelps, PhD, Gender Manager, CABI’s corporate office in Wallingford, UK (Gender considerations)

Urs Schaffner, PhD, Head Ecosystems Management, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Managing landscapes)

Justice Tambo, PhD, Senior Socio-Economist, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Agricultural and rural economics)

Stefan Toepfer, PhD, Research Scientist Arthropod Biological Control; Integrated Crop Management Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Integrated Pest Management, Agricultural system implementation, Green direct control)

Anna Wood, PhD, ICM Advisor, CABI’s centre in Switzerland (Soil management, Agricultural extension)

The University of Neuchâtel will issue your degree.

Yes, our CAS/DAS-ICM programmes are official programmes from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and follow the rules for any advanced education programmes.

Each CAS counts for 10 to 12 ECTS. The DAS counts for 36 ECTS (2 ECTS are typically equivalent to 1 American credit).

• - Flexible schedule to allow for an improved work-life balance.
• - Online exercises and activities with supporting documentation, presentations and information.
• - Regular interactive live sessions.
• - Personalized and professional support from the course tutors.
• - Networking opportunities to share knowledge and experiences.
• - Access to high-quality scientific information through online platforms.

CAS-ICM graduates are well prepared to go on and advance their careers in the public and private sectors. Participants become change agents in their fields of activity, such as:

• Agricultural advisors and other service providers to support farmers by learning about integrated measures to address their needs.
• Postgraduates to acquire specific knowledge and skills for an academic or other career in an international agricultural context.
• Researchers to identify and address knowledge and skills gaps for local ICM implementation.
• Teachers to disseminate knowledge and skills that are centred on good practices.
• Industry professionals to improve safety and quality of produce and provide expert guidance.
• Policymakers to promote policies that are conducive to innovative and sustainable approaches to food production.

Please contact us if you would like to:

1. Provide financial support for course participants from your own organization or elsewhere, or;
2. Provide financial support for the development of new learning tools or content, or;
3. Helping to promote the courses to relevant target groups

Advantages of becoming a programme supporter include:

• - Opportunity to have your employees trained on ICM.
•  Increased visibility by having your logo displayed on our website and printed materials.
• - Concrete action towards Agenda 2030 for the implementation of the SDG’s.