Overview And Certificates

Help shape the future of food and agriculture as we know it. eCornell’s Food and Plant Science certificate programs explore topics such as medicinal plants, sustainable landscaping, soil health, food production, and much more. Learn how scientific concepts apply to things we engage with everyday, whether you’re doing research, building a business, or simply exploring a passion. Whatever your motivation, position yourself for growth with expert-taught practical insights and hands-on tools.

Education With Impact
Our courses provide unparalleled structure, support, and engagement to students.

Flexible Online Format
100% self-paced certificate programs allow you to learn on your own schedule.

Live Engagement
Engage directly with peers and instructors. Grow your professional network in every course.

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Medicinal Plants
Courses
  • Plant-Based Medicine
  • Plants for Muscles, Bones, and the Reproductive System
  • Plants for Mental Health and Pain Relief
  • Plants to Improve Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health
  • Plants for Promoting Digestive and Skin Health
  • Boosting Immunity With Medicinal Plants
Designed For
  • Individuals interested in both traditional and alternative medicines
  • Healthcare practitioners and alternative medicine practitioners
  • Naturopathic and holistic health educators and practitioners
  • Herbalists
  • Wellness and lifestyle coaches
  • Yogis and yoga teachers
  • Professionals across industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
  • Entrepreneurs
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
3 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Craft Brewing
Courses
  • Malt Evaluation
  • Hops Flavor Chemistry
  • Yeast and Fermentation
  • Water Profiles
  • Beer Production and Refinement
Designed For
  • Homebrewers and hobbyists
  • Brewery startups
  • Equipment vendors
  • Malt suppliers
  • Homebrew retailers
  • Brewery apprentices and career starters
  • Brewery employees looking to expand their knowledge
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Food Product Development
Courses
  • Market Research and Product Development
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Food Processing and Packaging
  • Regulatory Agencies and Food Regulations
  • Commercialization
Designed For
  • Food and beverage entrepreneurs
  • Food and beverage processors
  • Food scientists
  • Chefs and caterers
  • Farmers/growers
  • State and federal inspectors
  • Food consultants
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Landscape Design
Courses
  • Identifying Plants
  • Assessing Site and Soil Properties
  • Improving Soil Properties
  • Plant Selection
  • Designing a Planting Plan
Designed For
  • Landscape architects
  • Aspiring landscape architects and designers
  • Nursery managers
  • Landscape managers
  • City planners and foresters
  • Arborists
  • AEC professionals
  • Developers
  • Site planners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Hobbyists
  • Gardeners
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Winemaking
Courses
  • Evaluating Wines
  • Developing Wine Production Plans
  • Wine Ingredients
  • Vineyard Operations
  • Site Selection and Vineyard Establishment
  • Modern Viticulture: Challenges and Developments
Designed For
  • Aspiring winemakers
  • Winery workers, assistant winemakers, and cellar hands
  • Vineyard owners and managers
  • Vineyard and wine marketers
  • Wine distributors/retailers
  • Sommeliers
  • Home winemakers
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
3 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Medical Cannabis
Courses
  • Medical Cannabis: History, Legislation, and Chemistry
  • Medical Cannabis Extraction
  • The Role of the Endocannabinoid System
  • The Pharmacology of Medical Cannabis
  • Developing Medical Cannabis Products
Designed For
  • Doctors, nurses, and clinicians
  • Wellness coaches, dietitians, and nutritionists
  • Dispensary employees and budtenders
  • Entrepreneurs and R&D professionals
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Hemp Genetics and Breeding
Courses
  • Hemp Genetics
  • Hemp Breeding and Selection
  • Hemp Gene Editing and Intellectual Property
  • Market Research and Product Development
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Food Processing and Packaging
  • Assessing Startup Viability and Funding Options
  • Pitching Your Business Opportunity
  • Protecting Your Interests
  • Finance
  • Sales
  • Marketing
Designed For
  • Horticulturists
  • Agronomists
  • Plant, seed, and greenhouse technicians
  • Growers
  • Consultants
  • Seed purveyors
  • Plant breeders and breeding companies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • CBD product developers
  • Agriculture regulators
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
3 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Hemp Processing
Courses
  • Hemp Markets and Products
  • Hemp Cannabinoid Extraction and Post-Extraction Processing
  • Cannabis Extraction Methods
  • Processing Fiber and Grain for Hemp Product
Designed For
  • Hemp entrepreneurs and startups
  • CBD product developers
  • Growers and cultivation managers
  • Technicians and researchers
  • Educators and trainers
  • Cannabis program coordinators
  • Environmental scientists
  • Green builders, architects, and sustainability practitioners
  • Quality and compliance managers
  • Agriculture and cannabis regulators
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Hemp Cultivation
Courses
  • Hemp Biology
  • Hemp Propagation
  • Indoor Hemp Cultivation
  • Outdoor Hemp Cultivation
  • Managing Insects, Weeds, and Diseases
  • Harvesting Hemp
Designed For
  • Growers
  • Horticulturists and agronomists
  • Plant, seed, and greenhouse technicians
  • Seed purveyors
  • Plant breeders and breeding companies
  • CBD product developers
  • Agriculture regulators
  • Entrepreneurs and business developers
  • Supply chain managers
  • IP lawyers
  • Consultants
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
3 months with 3-5 hours of study per week
Food Processing Unit Operations
Courses
  • Mechanical Food Processes
  • Thermal Food Processes
  • Food Processes Based on Mass Transfer
  • Nonthermal Food Processes
  • Food Processing Fundamentals
Designed For
  • Aspiring food scientists and engineers
  • Food research and development specialists
  • Food packaging and manufacturing professionals
  • Food plant managers and production workers
  • Maintenance technicians and managers
  • Sanitation specialists
  • Biologists, microbiologists, chemists, and engineers
Format
All Online

Time Commitment
2.5 months with 6-8 hours of study per week

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