Online Poultry Farming Fundamentals

Full Curriculum & Accreditation Package (RC + RF + RE)
Program Category: Online & Hybrid Courses

Program Overview

Program Name: Online Poultry Farming Fundamentals
Program Type: Certificate Program
Delivery Mode: Online + Farm Immersion
Target Audience: Remote learners, diaspora, busy professionals
Duration: 6 Weeks
Format: Pre-recorded lessons, live sessions, assignments, WhatsApp mentoring, farm immersion
Tuition Fee: 40,000 FCFA
Application Fee: 10,000 FCFA
Certification: Certificate of Completion

Program Objectives

  • Provide foundational poultry farming knowledge for beginners.
  • Teach poultry housing, feeding, health management, and production systems.
  • Develop practical poultry business understanding.
  • Equip learners to start small-scale poultry enterprises.
  • Prepare learners for advanced poultry and agribusiness programs.

Competency-Based Accreditation Structure

RC – Référentiel de Compétences
Competency AreaExpected SkillsPerformance CriteriaAssessment Method
Poultry FundamentalsUnderstand poultry systemsIdentify poultry production modelsQuiz + Assignment
Housing & BiosecurityDesign poultry housingApply biosecurity measuresPractical Task
Nutrition & FeedingPrepare feed plansIdentify feed ingredientsCase Study
Health ManagementRecognize disease symptomsApply prevention methodsAssessment
Farm EconomicsCalculate poultry profitabilityDevelop cost structuresBusiness Exercise

Evaluation Framework

RE – Référentiel d’Évaluation
AssessmentWeightMethodPassing Criteria
Weekly Quizzes20%Online quiz50%
Assignments20%Written submissionPass
Case Study20%Scenario analysisPass
Final Project20%Business proposalPass
Final Examination20%Online exam60%

Learning Resources

  • Downloadable PDF notes
  • Recorded video lessons
  • Live mentorship sessions
  • WhatsApp support groups
  • Farm immersion videos
  • Assignments and quizzes

Certification

Learners who complete all modules and pass all assessments will receive an ONITA Certificate of Completion for Online Poultry Farming Fundamentals.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Poultry Farming
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Poultry Industry Overview
Lesson 2: Poultry Farming Opportunities
Lesson 3: Poultry Value Chain
Lesson 4: Poultry Production Systems
Lesson 5: Career Pathways in Poultry
Module 2: Poultry Housing & Equipment
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Poultry House Types
Lesson 2: Site Selection
Lesson 3: Ventilation & Lighting
Lesson 4: Poultry Equipment
Lesson 5: Housing Layout
Module 3: Poultry Feeding & Nutrition
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Poultry Feed Basics
Lesson 2: Feed Ingredients
Lesson 3: Feeding Programs
Lesson 4: Water Management
Lesson 5: Feed Storage
Module 4: Poultry Health & Biosecurity
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Common Poultry Diseases
Lesson 2: Vaccination Programs
Lesson 3: Farm Biosecurity
Lesson 4: Disease Prevention
Lesson 5: Mortality Management
Module 5: Poultry Business & Record Keeping
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Poultry Startup Costs
Lesson 2: Budgeting
Lesson 3: Record Keeping
Lesson 4: Profitability Analysis
Lesson 5: Business Planning
Module 6: Farm Immersion & Final Assessment
5 Topics
Lesson 1: Virtual Farm Tour
Lesson 2: Practical Observation
Lesson 3: Farm Management Workflow
Lesson 4: Learner Project
Lesson 5: Final Examination