The Royal Agricultural University offers high-quality professional development courses to those working within, or with individuals and businesses in, the agricultural and land-based sectors.

Our courses, designed and delivered by experts in the field, are offered both online and face-to-face on our campus.

Agriculture

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Applied Science Strategies for Educators

Our Applied Science Strategies for Educators course is aimed at educators in schools and colleges, delivering science and technical subjects 16+ students, who are eager to enhance their practical teaching skills.
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Insight to Agriculture (Farming for Non-Farmers)

Our Insight to Agriculture (Farming for Non-Farmers) Course is aimed at business professionals working with individuals and businesses in agriculture and the wider land-based sector but with little or no previous background experience or knowledge of it...

Business

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Farmer-friendly Finance

Our Farmer-friendly Finance course, a progressive, modular training pathway tailored to the rhythm of the agricultural calendar, is aimed at farmers eager to strengthen their financial literacy and confidence.
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John Edgar Trust - Management Development Scheme

Based in Hampshire, the John Edgar Trust is a charity dedicated to enabling people to achieve their management potential...

Cultural Heritage

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Old House to Eco-house: A Guide to Retrofitting Historic Buildings

Our 'Old House to Eco-house’ course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings.

Environment

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Basic Tree Survey and Inspection (Lantra)

Our Basic Tree Survey and Inspection course, accredited by Lantra, is aimed at those keen to learn how to identify hazardous trees, determine the level of risk and then decide an appropriate course of action.
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Working with Woodlands: Coppicing, Charcoal and Rural Skills

Our Working with Woodlands: Coppicing, Charcoal and Rural Skills course, delivered in partnership with Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) South West, is aimed at individuals eager to develop practical woodland skills and gain insight into rural enterprise.

Land and Property

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Wayleave Officer Training Programmes

Our Wayleave Officer Training Courses are aimed at individuals seeking to develop their understanding and competency in dealing with wayleave issues in order to deliver best practice...