Crop Pest Diagnosis
Students on the Crop Pest Diagnosis online course will gain an understanding of the hands-on skills needed for field-based diagnosis of plant pests. It is based on CABI’s established methodology for diagnosis, used by thousands of Plant Doctors all over the world.
Modules:Â 5
What you will learn about:Â Users will gain skills to identify new and emerging crop threats, symptom identification and causes of biotic and abiotic plant health problems.
• Identify symptoms
• Considering nutrient deficiencies
• Diagnostic practice exercises
• Understanding causes
• Insects and mites
Who the course is for:Â teachers and trainers in agricultural education institutions and in the workplace.
Benefits
• Accessible: Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline
• Flexible: Use the materials for step-by-step self-study or for “dipping in” to support a specific teaching or learning need
• Certification: Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate
Certification
Students can gain CABI Academy certificates in three levels.
• Foundation: For those new to the subject area and working under supervision
Practitioner: For those with some experience in the subject area, who wish to demonstrate they are able to work with minimal supervision
• Advanced: For those with experience in the subject area and want to demonstrate their ability to take a lead
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Getting started on the CABI Academy
•  Create a CABI Academy account
• Login to your account
• If your country or organisation has a subscription with CABI, go directly to the course. You will be able to access all the modules
• If your country or organisation does not have a subscription, you will need to purchase an annual Access Pass
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org
Free to Access
Anyone residing in the below countries may access the Crop Pest Diagnosis course for free. Register with the CABI Academy, where you will be able to access all the course modules. If your country or organisation does not have free access, you will need to purchase an annual Access Pass, which can be found on the CABI Academy.
Countries with Free Access
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bolivia
Burundi
China
Costa Rica
Ethiopia
Ghana
Grenada
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Malawi
Nepal
Nicaragua
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Rwanda
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
Vietnam
Zambia