NDPAAS Certified Short Courses

NDPAAS offers practical, certified short courses designed to build technical capacity in digital and precision agriculture. These courses are aligned with our six core domains and aim to equip farmers, youth, and professionals with future-ready skills for climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development.

Irrigation Advisory

Regular

Free

Smart Water Management and Irrigation Advisory Systems
Understanding water efficiency, scheduling, and digital irrigation tools.
Laser Land Leveling and Precision Field Grading
Techniques for uniform land leveling to optimize irrigation efficiency.
Operation and Maintenance of Drip and Sprinkler Systems
Hands-on training for managing micro-irrigation infrastructure.

HydroClimate

Regular

Free

Climate Resilient Farming Techniques
Strategies for farming under changing climatic conditions.
Hydroclimate Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Use of weather stations and predictive models in agriculture.
Satellite-Based Drought and Flood Assessment
GIS and satellite imagery for water risk monitoring.

Sustainable Energy Resources

Regular

Free

Solar-Powered Agricultural Technologies
Introduction to solar water pumps, dryers, and energy systems.
Postharvest Management and Solar Drying Technologies
Techniques for improving shelf life of produce using renewable energy.
Farm Automation Using Renewable Energy
Automation tools and hybrid systems for smallholder farms.

Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Regular

Free

GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture
Geospatial tools for crop monitoring and land use planning.
Drone Mapping and Image Processing (Pix4D, Agisoft)
Field-level mapping, 3D models, and vegetation analysis using UAVs.
QGIS for Crop Monitoring and Land Assessment
Open-source GIS for agriculture with real-world applications.

Smart Farm Practices

Regular

Free

Drone Pilot Training for Agricultural Applications
Basic drone operation, regulations, and field use for farmers.
Smart Farming with Sensors and IoT Technologies
Use of soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and IoT platforms.
Mobile Apps and Digital Tools for Farmers
Digital platforms for advisory, input management, and market access.

Food Value Addition

Regular

Free

Apiculture and Honey Bee Farming
Beekeeping practices for pollination and rural livelihoods.
Agri-Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Rural Youth
Training youth to launch startups in agriculture and food sectors.
Agricultural Value Addition and Food Processing
Techniques for turning raw produce into market-ready products.