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Urban Agriculture Certification
Train in urban agriculture — container growing, rooftop and balcony gardens, soil health, and small-space food production. The Urban Agriculture certification suits city dwellers, community garden leaders, and educators bringing fresh food to urban environments.
This course includes
10 modules
Complete curriculum
10 PDF
Downloadable guides
7h 23min of audio course content.
Narrated lessons
Interactive quizzes
Test your knowledge
Certificate of completion
Awarded when you finish
CEU Credits via NCCAP
Earn continuing-ed units
Insurance eligible (ICHAP)
Coverage-ready credential
Weekly live Q&A
Live session every week
Overview
Course description
🪴 Urban Agriculture: A Growing Revolution
With over half the world’s population living in urban areas, cities are expanding rapidly, pushing industrialized agriculture to the forefront. While this has increased food production, it has also impacted soil health, biodiversity, and environmental resilience. As global populations surge, expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, finding sustainable ways to feed people has never been more critical.
Urban agriculture presents a powerful alternative, enabling city dwellers to grow food locally and sustainably. This movement is growing around the world, offering benefits that extend beyond just environmental impact—urban agriculture also fosters social and economic resilience, reconnecting people with nature in meaningful ways.
🍓 The Many Forms of Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture can take on numerous forms, each adaptable to city spaces:
Vegetable Gardens: From private yards to community plots in parks and squares.
Edible Landscaping: Integrating fruit trees and vegetables into green spaces.
Rooftop Gardens: Providing space for plants and even beehives on urban rooftops.
Urban Farms: Utilizing private yards and gardens to produce organic vegetables for local communities.
🌍 Why Urban Agriculture Matters
Urban agriculture allows individuals and communities to reconnect with food sources, reduce dependence on industrialized agri-food systems, and promote sustainable practices. The benefits are far-reaching:
Food Security: Access fresh, organic produce without relying on large agri-food corporations.
Economic Savings: Reduce the costs of purchasing food from distant suppliers, while supporting local markets.
Social Impact: Strengthen community ties, foster education, and promote inclusivity around a shared goal.
Environmental & Aesthetic Benefits: Convert urban areas into green spaces that enhance biodiversity and resilience.
🎓 About Our Online Urban Agriculture Course
We believe nature has an essential place in urban settings, and everyone should feel empowered to take part in this movement. Our Urban Agriculture Course is designed for all skill levels, offering practical, accessible guidance to transform city spaces into productive green areas. With flexible, self-paced learning, you’ll gain skills to establish and manage urban gardens, whether on a small scale or as part of a larger community project.
🙋 Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for anyone passionate about sustainability and community building. Whether you’re interested in starting a home garden, launching a community project, or becoming an urban agriculture consultant, our program equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact. It’s also perfect for social workers, educators, and anyone looking to bring people together through meaningful, hands-on projects.
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Modules
Course syllabus
Module 1: THE REVIVAL OF URBAN AGRICULTURE
35:56
Urban agriculture is reinventing itself for the modern age. Alongside other alternative sectors, it is exploring the possibilities of competitive, environmentally-friendly agriculture.
In this module, you will learn about:
- The social and economic factors driving the rise of urban agriculture.
- The various functions and benefits of urban agriculture.
- The logistical and economic decisions involved in choosing, designing, and creating your own urban farm.
- The numerous partners who will play a role in your project.
- How urban farms around the world are embracing the challenge of providing local, healthy, and sustainable food.
Module 2: DISCOVERING ALTERNATIVE CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES
33:38
This second module presents different types of alternative farming techniques such as agroecology and permaculture, serving as a guide for urban farmers.
Within this module, you will discover:
- What defines a sustainable and ethical agriculture.
- Agroecology: an alternative agriculture.
- Permaculture as a design philosophy.
- A natural, productive urban ecosystem.
Module 3: LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND LOCAL NETWORKS
21:36
Urban agriculture remains largely undefined from a legal standpoint, yet it is experiencing significant growth. Urban farmers are pioneers in this field, actively building networks with various collaborators to enhance their chances of achieving financial independence.
In this module, we will explore the key aspects of creating a successful urban farm, including the legal, economic, and social elements. You’ll learn:
- How to make legal procedures an asset for your project
- How to multiply revenue sources to achieve economic viability
- Contacts among local and national urban agriculture networks
Module 4: ORGANIZING YOUR URBAN FARM
23:25
This module will guide you in using the techniques promoted by permaculture, along with insights from experienced urban farmers, to plan the launch of your own farm.
In this module, you will delve into:
- Criteria for selecting the ideal location for your urban farm.
- A comparison of various farm business models, ranging from family home gardens to medium scale farms, based on the income you aim to generate.
- Strategies for moving from a general idea to detailed implementation.
- How to use the zoning technique in permaculture farm design to develop your site.
- Essential tools for organizing and monitoring your business.
Module 5: BECOMING A MASTER OF THE ELEMENTS
36:41
Before you begin, it’s essential to understand and harness the natural elements that influence your site. The goal isn’t to recreate a perfect ecosystem, but to grasp the existing dynamics that could impact your project. Key factors such as soil health, water management, and energy efficiency will play a crucial role in the success of your farm.
In this module, you’ll dive into the practical aspects of setting up your farm, including:
- Detecting soil pollution on your site and exploring various solutions.
- Preparing your soil for fertilization and cultivation.
- Exploring low-tech alternatives for soil cultivation.
- Optimizing water usage with alternative storage methods.
- The challenges of rainwater harvesting in urban environments.
- Implementing low-tech irrigation systems for your land.
- Strategies for reducing your farm’s energy consumption.
Module 6: JOINING FORCES WITH ANIMAL BIODIVERSITY
42:59
This module emphasizes the importance of the synergy between wildlife and plant life for a naturally resilient farm. You’ll explore site biodiversity and discover zero-waste agricultural practices, with a particular focus on composting.
Key learning points include:
- The importance of crop selection and purchasing quality seeds.
- Enhancing crop resilience through plant and animal biodiversity.
- Managing common urban pests effectively.
- Welcoming “wild” biodiversity and understanding its role.
- The different types of composters and how they operate.
- Utilizing green manure from composting to enrich your soil.
Module 7: CONQUERING THE CITY
27:58
In module seven, we transition to low-tech cultivation techniques and explore efficient strategies for managing the harvest. You will understand how to:
- Optimize the use of space on your farm.
- Extend your growing season using low-tech methods.
- Establish a dedicated crop processing space.
- Optimize sowing your seedlings to avoid transplanting.
- Techniques for harvesting and preparing your plants for delivery.
- An overview of the best tools, custom-built by other agro-ecology farmers.
Module 8: HYDROPONICS: FIRST STEPS IN SOILLESS CULTIVATION
37:03
Prepare to create and sustain an artificial ecosystem. This module introduces you to soilless cultivation, guiding you through the design, installation, and maintenance of a hydroponic system.
In this module, you will examine:
- Various techniques for soilless cultivation.
- Environmental advantages of hydroponics.
- Hydroponic systems suitable for your site and installation tips.
- Managing and monitoring your hydroponic setup.
- Mineral fertilizer recipe.
- Common hydroponic system pests and strategies for pest control.
Module 9: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN AQUAPONICS
35:35
Through this module you will gain comprehensive insights into creating and managing sustainable aquaponic systems by understanding:
- How an aquaponic ecosystem works.
- The feasibility of installing an aquaponics system.
- Guidelines for selecting suitable plants and animals.
- How to initiate the cycling process for your aquaponic system.
- The components and operation of an aquaponics setup.
Module 10: LEARNING TO TEACH
28:17
In the final module, you’ll gain the essential tools to organize, expand, and sustain your urban farm. Our hope is that you will, in turn, guide the next generation of urban farmers. Learning is also about passing on knowledge, and many urban farmers are increasing their income by training other aspiring project leaders.
This concluding module covers:
- The distinction between education and training
- Effective andragogy practices, which focus on the science of teaching adults.
- Unveiling your innate teaching capabilities.
- Creating a training program.
- Employing a multitude of strategies to actively engage your students.
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Alma Oasis was created in 2023, brought to life from the shared vision of two individuals captivated by the beauty and mystery of daily life but also by the climate problems and unmet solutions in our society. Our vision is to inspire the environmentally curious and encourage change in individual behaviors to have a positive impact on the earth, however large or small. ‘Alma’ means the soul, reflecting the essence of our being and ‘Oasis’ signifies a flourishing ecosystem in an otherwise arid world. Together, Alma Oasis represents the harmonious coexistence of the human spirit and nature, a place where individuals learn to thrive on a constantly evolving planet.
Course Reviews
Course Reviews
Great course!
This was a thorough course and was beneficial to me. I highly suggest taking this course!
06 March, 2026
Samantha L.
Student
pre module 5 test
so far so good
03 March, 2026
Diana T.
Student
Module 1
This course provides a clear, well-structured, and insightful foundation for understanding urban agriculture as far more than a gardening practice. It effectively links historical context, environmental realities, urban planning, and community development into a coherent framework that highlights the multifunctional value of urban farming. The content is practical yet conceptually rich, making it easy to grasp both the why and the how of integrating agriculture into urban environments
03 February, 2026
Dalene L.
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Informative!
It's great to know what happen in United State. I wish I can have the same data for Malaysia.
01 February, 2026
Khairil Yusree Y.
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Urban Ag!
Amazing historical views along with real world applications! Incredibly thankful to have Alma Oasis by our sides!
22 January, 2026
Christina B.
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managing agriculture in the urban environment
Module 1. gave great insight into the business of urban agriculture.
21 January, 2026
Ali M.
Student
urban agriculture
This was a good class and I learned so much!
19 January, 2026
Karen S.
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love it
its fun, a little daunting but fun.
13 January, 2026
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Urban agriculture certification
I have been enjoying the studies so far.
07 January, 2026
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Great!
Really cannot wait to spread this knowledge.
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