If farming is part of your life, or you want it to be, these courses could be a practical way to learn the theory properly. There are 6 courses on the list. They all run online, and they come from 2 Australian providers. Between them they cover the growing side, the livestock side and the business side, so they range wider than the name suggests. You study at your own pace, and you don't have to live anywhere near a campus, which helps when the nearest one is hours up the highway. Have a look at what each one covers, then enquire on the course that suits your plans.
These courses teach the working knowledge that farms actually run on. You learn how crops and pastures grow, how soil and water behave, and what healthy stock looks like day to day. The agronomy certificate goes deeper into the science of growing. The agribusiness certificate covers the other half of farming, because every farm is also a business with costs, records and decisions. Plenty of people take these for their own block or a family property. Others already work on the land, and they want the theory that sits behind what they do. Either way, you're learning material you can put to use in the next season, not someday.
The general agriculture certificates sit at the centre of the list, and both providers offer one, so you can pick the delivery style you prefer. Agronomy stands on its own, and it suits people who want the science of soil and plant growth in real depth. The livestock lane holds a poultry certificate and a sheep certificate, and each one stays with its animal from husbandry through to production. Then there's agribusiness, which treats the farm as an enterprise and covers the records, planning and decisions that keep one going. Each course page lists its full contents, so once you've picked a direction, the detail is easy to check.
Every course here is delivered online, and the two providers run things slightly differently. My Learning Online courses are fully self paced. You enrol, you get your login, and you move through the units whenever you have the time. Woods and Co runs its certificates with scheduled tutorials as well, and that gives your week some structure if you want it. Neither asks you to travel, and both let you keep working while you study. When you send an enquiry, the provider contacts you directly with pricing, start dates and payment options. You can ask them anything before you commit.
Start with what you want the knowledge for. If it's your own property, one of the general agriculture certificates covers the widest ground, and it usually makes the most sense as a first course. If crops are the main interest, agronomy is the deeper option. If you're raising poultry or sheep, or you're planning to, the dedicated livestock certificates go further on that one animal than a general course will. And if the business side is what keeps you up at night, agribusiness deals with it directly. Whatever you pick, these courses are short enough that choosing one now doesn't lock you out of another later.
Compare what each one covers, then enquire on the one that fits you. The provider sorts out the details with you directly.
The Certificate in Agribusiness is ideal for individuals looking to work in the commercial side of agriculture, whether in rural sales, marketing, product distribution, or agritech support roles.
The Certificate in Agriculture allows you to dive deep into essential topics like agronomic practices, crop husbandry, seed management, arable crops, and a unique special project in crop management.
Unleash your potential in agriculture.
The Certificate in Agronomy is ideal for those looking to start or grow a career in Australia’s agricultural sector.
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The Certificate in Sheep Farming is your golden key to gaining the expert knowledge and skills needed to excel in this unique industry.
Can I study agriculture online?
They all run online, every one of the 6. You study from home at hours you choose, and the practical side draws on whatever land, animals or garden you already have around you. There's no campus component on any of them.
Are these courses nationally recognised?
No, none of them are. They're short professional certificates rather than accredited qualifications, which usually means less time and a tighter focus on the practical side. If something specific requires formal accreditation, check that first and choose with it in mind.
How long do the courses take?
That depends partly on your pace, because the My Learning Online certificates are fully self paced and the Woods and Co ones run to a tutorial schedule. Most people fit one around work over a couple of months. The provider confirms timing for a specific course when you enquire.
Which course should I start with?
Go by what the knowledge is for. A general certificate covers the broadest ground. Crops point to agronomy, poultry and sheep point to their own certificates, and the business side points to agribusiness. All 6 were open for enquiry in August 2026.