Agricultural Entrepreneurship

Agricultural Entrepreneurship blends core agri-science with practical business skills so you can plan, launch, and grow a sustainable agri-venture. From soil and plant health to business models, funding, and marketing, you’ll learn how to turn farm ideas into viable operations. The course is fully online and self-paced, with a digital certificate awarded on completion.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Aspiring agri-business owners and farm managers

• Horticulture/plant enthusiasts wanting to commercialise skills

• Smallholders, co-op members, and side-hustle growers

• Students or career-changers exploring agribusiness

What You’ll Learn

• Core agri-science: propagation, soil, nutrition, pests & weeds

• Plan an agri-business using proven models and a solid business plan

• Evaluate markets, competitors, and customer demand

• Choose funding routes and prepare for investment conversations

• Set up operations, hire/train staff, and manage cash flow

• Build sustainable practices and green entrepreneurship strategies

Delivery & Assessment

• Mode: 100% online, self-paced

• Assessment: Online quiz at the end of the course

• Certificate: Digital certificate issued upon successful completion

• Prerequisites: None

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Agricultural Science
Module 02: Horticulture and Nursery Production
Module 03: Plant Propagation
Module 04: Soil Science
Module 05: Plant Nutrition
Module 06: Controlling Plant Pests
Module 07: Weed Control
Module 08: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Module 09: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Module 10: Business Models
Module 11: Writing and Evaluating a Business Plan
Module 12: Fundraising
Module 13: Why New Businesses Fail
Module 14: Green Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Development