Earn a Nationally Recognised Agricultural Qualification
Study Animal Production or Plant Production online — from anywhere in South Africa. February 2027 & July 2027 intakes now open.
No campus required · Study while you work · Apply in 5 minutes
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Choose your qualification
Four nationally recognised programmes — all fully online, all SETA-accredited.
National Certificate in Animal Production
Foundation qualification for livestock farming, game management, and animal husbandry.
National Diploma in Animal Production
Advanced diploma for professionals in livestock, dairy, poultry, and game industries.
Built for South African farmers
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Study from your phone
All coursework is mobile-friendly. No laptop required — study between shifts or after the workday.
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Anywhere in South Africa
Students in all nine provinces. No need to relocate or commute to campus.
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Nationally recognised
SETA-accredited qualifications carry weight with employers, government departments, and banks.
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February 2027 start
New cohort starting February 2027. Apply now and secure your place for the first intake of the year.
Scientia by the numbers
9
Provinces covered
4
Accredited programmes
NQF 5
Highest level offered