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Intermediate

Greenhouse Management and Hydroponics

edX · Wageningen University · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

8 weeks, 5 hours/week

Classes

44

Learn to work with natural systems and build a career that makes a difference in this course. Modern greenhouse operations and hydroponics covering climate control, nutrient management, growing systems (NFT, DWC, drip), crop scheduling, and commercial greenhouse management. Includes field techniques, soil analysis, and sustainable management planning exercises drawn from active farms and conservation sites.

What you'll get

Design and manage hydroponic growing systems

Control greenhouse climate for optimal crop production

Manage nutrient solutions and monitor plant health

Install and maintain irrigation systems for efficient water management

Plan crop rotations and planting schedules for maximum yield and soil health

Design residential and commercial landscapes using ecology principles

Apply pruning, propagation, and transplanting techniques for plants

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Farmers

Conservationists

Arborists

Environmental Scientists

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior farming or environmental experience required. An interest in the outdoors and sustainable practices is helpful.

Pricing

$199

Certification

Certificate

Hydroponics

Greenhouse

Climate Control

Nutrient Management

NFT

Landscape Design

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