Key Features of UNEP-UNCTAD CBTF/UNITAR e-Learning

  • This online course will be conducted by UNEP-UNCTAD CBTF/UNITAR over the Internet and will last up to four weeks. 
     
  • High quality training content will be provided for this course, and will form the basis for study, dicussions, group work and individual assessments.
     
  • The learning environment will comprise of individuals from all over the world with an interest in producing and trading in organics. Students will have the opportunity to study, share, and engage in practical discussions using the discussion board facility. 
     
  • This online course will be moderated by a panel of senior experts from world renowned international organisations with in-depth understanding of the current challenges and issues for organic agriculture. 
     
  • This course will aim to deepen the skills and understanding of participants as well as to allow them an opportunity to network and dialogue with other interested parties, so as to share country experiences, lesson learned and good practices. 
     
  • This online course will require 40 hours of study time spread out over a four week period. 
     
  • A certificate will be awarded by UNEP-UNCTAD CBTF and UNITAR to participants who successfully complete the course and evaluation.
At a Glance
  • Course Title: Successful Organic Production and Export
  • Course Dates: November 2-27, 2009
  • Online Reqistration now Closed: Online Form
  • Registration deadline: (slots are already full for this course, if you still wish to register, it will be considered in future course runs)
  • Course Delivery: Online and asynchronous
  • Course Fees: None (waived) but slots are limited
  • Required study time: 40 hours over a four week period
  • Intended participants: Business people including exporters | Policymakers and Government officials | National organic movements | NGOs | Training and competence centers | Farmers’ cooperatives | Agriculture extension workers | Consultants | Farmer group advisors and Certification agencies

 

Upcoming online courses

e-Learning and Networking for a Global Audience of Finance and Trade Officials - see 2010 course calendar

Course Mentors

Ulrich Hoffman
Chief, Trade and Sustainable Development Section, UNCTAD

Asad Naqvi 
Coordinator, UNEP-UNCTAD Capacity Building Task Force on Trade, Environment and Development (CBTF)

Felicia Echeverria 
Organic Agriculture Expert, Costa Rica

Sophia Twarog 
Economic Affairs Officer, Trade and Sustainable Development Section, UNCTAD

Lukas Kilcher
Head, Development and Cooperation, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Switzerland