Personalize your learning path by choosing from an approved list of coursework.
Credential Type
Graduate Certificate
Cost (2024)
$9,060
Delivery Format
Online
Program Length
12 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree required
Benefit 1
Gain practical skills directly applicable to modern agricultural challenges, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as data analytics, automation, and digital platforms.
Benefit 2
Enhance your qualifications and positioning for roles in the rapidly evolving fields of precision farming, agribusiness technology, and agricultural innovation.
Benefit 3
Allow working professionals to balance studies with career obligations, offering online convenience and expert-led instruction.
Overview
This certificate is for professionals who want to customize their education in the field. It allows you to tailor courses to fit your current role and immediately apply what you learn to the real world.
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this certificate, you will:
- Learn to collect, analyze, and apply data-driven insights to optimize agricultural productivity.
- Develop skills in using GPS, IoT, and sensor-based technologies for efficient crop management and resource use.
- Understand the implementation of drones, robotics, and AI to streamline farming operations.
- Gain familiarity with the latest digital tools and platforms that drive agricultural efficiencies and sustainable practices.
- Cultivate the ability to address complex agricultural challenges through technology-driven solutions.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
Course Details
The Digital Agriculture certificate is a 12-hour program. To earn the certificate, you'll complete the following:
- At least four hours CS classes from the approved list.
- At least four hours of courses from either ABE or CPSC on from the approved list.
- Remaining credit hours from the approved list that best fit your needs.
How to Enroll
Applying for this Certificate
To apply for a graduate certificate program, you'll need to start an online application through the University of Illinois Graduate College.
The following items are required for your application:
- Bachelor’s degree: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for the last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
- Professional resume: This should include personal information (name, address, telephone number, and email address), academic background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), educational training, professional associations, and leadership experiences. Please limit your resume to two pages.
- English proficiency scores (international students only): If you are a non-native English speaker, you must upload your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to your application. Review the Graduate College’s English proficiency requirements for more details on possible exemptions.
Receiving your Certificate
For all students, after courses are completed, confirm your completion of the requirements.
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