Reducing Pesticide Risk
The Reducing Pesticide Risk online course teaches you how to identify and assess pesticide risk and select the lowest risk pest management option.
Cost: FREE
Time: 6-8 hours
What you will learn about:
• Define risk and how it relates to pesticide use
• Identify country-specific pesticide guidelines and regulations
• Evaluate how exposure to pesticide hazards can be reduced
• Recognise the difference between lower- and higher-risk pesticides
• Compare the toxicity of pesticides
Who the course is for: Anyone wanting to learn more about reducing pesticide risk.
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 two 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
Our courses
Discover online training courses and certifications that build capacity and strengthen the advice available to farmers.
Getting started on the CABI Academy
• Create a CABI Academy account
• Login to your account
• Navigate directly to the Introduction to Bioprotection Products course. You will be able to access all the modules.
For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org