What Alison says about this course
Diploma in Soil Science and Technology is a free online course that teaches you vital aspects of the soil composition, chemical processes, soil contaminants or pollutants, and advanced technologies for soil applications.
What you will cover
Alison splits this diploma into 15 modules across 87 topics, about 30 hours of study in total.
- Soil Formation Processes — 7 topics
- Soil Classification and Taxonomy — 6 topics
- Soil Properties — 5 topics
- Soil Consistency and Soil Water — 5 topics
- Soil Water and Temperature — 7 topics
- Soil Chemical Processes — 6 topics
- Diploma in Soil Science and Technology - First Assessment — 1 topic
- Soil Chemistry and Problematic Soils — 8 topics
- Plant Nutrients and Soil Testing — 9 topics
- Soil Organisms and Soil Erosion — 7 topics
- Tillage and Soil Pollutants — 8 topics
- Soil Survey and Advanced Technologies — 8 topics
- PXRF and Digital Soil Mapping — 8 topics
- Diploma in Soil Science and Technology - Second Assessment — 1 topic
- Advanced Diploma in Soil Science and Technology - Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.