Participants will gain knowledge and hands-on experience with conventional and organic medicinal and aromatic herb cultivation techniques, pruning systems, and phytosanitary methods. Furthermore, they will research the production of medicinal and aromatic herbs using traditional Greek techniques and cultivation conditions, such as determining the best time to harvest, producing and bottling aromatic oil, and producing side products such as cosmetics and soap. Our experts provide detailed practical information on aspects of quality control and quality assurance systems in aromatic oil good manufacturing practices (ISO 22716); product placement with an emphasis on branding, marketing, and exports planning; communication and commercial negotiation; and more.
What you’ll learn
- Learn about traditional medical and aromatic herb cultivation training
- Development techniques of several Greek varieties.
- Knowledge of medical and aromatic herb cultivation
- Fresh herb processing, harvesting, treatment and packaging
- Harvest and Post-harvest techniques
- Medical and aromatic herbs Quality Assessment Methodologies
Requirements
Candidates must;
- Have at least a pass in English and Mathematics/Statistics at WASSCE, SSCE or GCE “O” level or NECO
- Have access to either a computer or smartphone with Internet Connectivity.
- Be equipped with quality webcam and headphones
Duration & Fees
- Regular – 8 Weeks – ₦220,000
- Fast-Track – 6 Weeks – ₦330,000
Program Dates
- August – October, 2024
- October – December, 2024
- February – April, 2025
- May – July, 2025
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 10
- Module 1: Basic medical and aromatic herbs cultivation principles5
- Module 2: Determination of medical and aromatic herbs maturity1
- Module 3: Basic medical and aromatic herbs production technology3
- Module 4: Medical and aromatic herbs Quality Assessment Methodologies3
- Module 5: Production and quality of botanicals7
- Module 6: Harvest and Post-harvest techniques4
- Module 7: Fresh herb processing, harvesting, treatment and packaging3
- Module 8: Extraction and concentration techniques9
- 8.1Water and steam distillation
- 8.2Distillery design
- 8.3Extraction yields
- 8.4Quality Management System
- 8.5HACCP
- 8.6Good Manufacturing Practices
- 8.7Raw material transformation organization (planning and cost control)
- 8.8Innovative Products
- 8.9By Products and Side Products – Marketing and Promotion Tools and Procedures.
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