International continuing education programmes of the HSWT

Germany has an excellent professional training system and a high standard in companies and businesses. For companies from partner countries that have technical deficits, especially in the applied field, we offer concentrated subject-specific further education courses in the field of applied life sciences and green technologies in various languages.

Here you will find the continuing education programs for international specialists in the agricultural sector at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria↓

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Economic basics for agricultural businesses - this is the added value of the intensive course in Agricultural Economics & Management. The certificate course is aimed at international agricultural managers and accounting staff.

Effcient feeding, planning milk production and recognising diseases in the cattle herd - the 5-day herd management course trains specialists in international cattle and calf breeding on optimal husbandry - especially of dairy cattle.

The best experts from the HSWT and Bavarian agricultural colleges share their experience and knowledge of the interrelationships in the fi eld of agronomy and forage evaluation. The international participants learn over fi ve days the basics and most important aspects of agronomy, forage production and evaluation.

To set up a dairy farm or to deepen your knowledge of cheese production - our 5-day course teaches the basics of milk processing into fresh cheese, rennet cheese, semi-hard cheese and fresh milk products.

The best german experts in pig breeding and fattening introduce international experts from agricultural pig breeding and fattening farms to the methods of german pig farming. The course lasts 5 days and is held at the Triesdorf campus as well as at the experimental and educational centres for pig farming in Bavaria.

Professional course for poultry farming and management will answer in one week to the specialized questions related to poultry husbandry, poultry breeding, nutrition and feeding of poultry, care and health management in full details.

The use of drones in agriculture requires theoretical and practical knowledge on the handling of modern sensor and camera technology. The course on drones (UAV) and sensor technology in agriculture covers the most important topics.

The specialized course focuses exclusively on the agronomic aspects of vegetable cultivation and offers a comprehensive introduction to horticulture as well as in-depth insights into specific cultivation techniques, agronomic principles, sustainability, soil management, fertilization and plant protection, harvesting and postharvest management.

TThis course offers a detailed introduction to fruit cultivation as well as practical insights into cultivation and propagation techniques, fruit cultivation management, plant protection and disease management, storage and quality management.

This professional course offers participants comprehensive training in viticulture, from basic principles and techniques to advanced aspects such as quality management and marketing.

The professional specialist course provides participants with a detailed introduction and in-depth understanding of beer brewing, including theoretical principles, practical brewing exercises, sensory analysis and quality management, as well as insights into brewing operations and an excursion to a local brewery.

The aim of this specialised course is to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of fruit processing and marketing.

The course on regional management and rural development is held by senior experts to provide participants with knowledge and skills in the field of regional development. The aim is to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this field, as well as practical approaches to the regional development concepts and economic development support to solve them. The workshop will be face-to-face, interactive and deepened through discussions, case studies, exercises and group work.

Dr. Aram Aristakesyan
Head of International Further Education

Center for Continuing Education

The Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition of the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)

Tel.: +49 9826 654 236
Mail: aram.aristakesyan@hswt.de