The CCE Course Catalog is your entry point to online and on-demand learning opportunities offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. These non-degree, online courses bring the expertise and experience of CCE educators to you at home, on the road, or wherever you learn. Our catalog has opportunities that range in duration from short re-certification modules for pesticide applicators to 6-week, instructor-facilitated, courses.
At CCE, we strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part in our courses. Please contact us at cce-accessibility [at] cornell.edu (cce-accessibility[at]cornell[dot]edu).
Horticulture Courses
This six-week online course for beginners teaches you how to use plants as the subject of art with easy approaches and many visual examples focusing on line drawing. Cost: $675.
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Botanical Illustration 1: Basic Drawing TechniquesHave you always wished that you could be more proficient at drawing or been looking for an opportunity to unwind by finding a new avenue to express yourself creatively?
This six-week online course encourages your discovery of plants and interest in the plant world by introducing color to your botanical illustration repertoire. Cost: $675.
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Botanical Illustration 2: Working with WatercolorBuild on our introductory course and your previous experience by introducing color into your work and engaging your self-expression through this process.
This six-week online course builds on your previous experience and helps you further your technical proficiency using various art media, culminating in the development of a portfolio. Cost: $675.
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Botanical Illustration 3: Advanced TechniquesYou will delve into a range of media and exercises, engaging deeply in study and making a commitment to gaining expertise and producing a portfolio that demonstrates the range of your ability.
In this six-week online course, you will study and experiment with basic design techniques while designing your own garden. Cost: $675.
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Introduction to Garden DesignIn this course, you wll learn how to conduct garden site assessment, gain proficiency in garden design principles and plant selection, articulate your personal aesthetic and develop a rough site plan.
This six-week online course provides an opportunity for you to build your knowledge about permaculture and ecological design. Cost: $675.
Online
Careers
Permaculture 1: Fundamentals of Ecological DesignParticipants will explore the basics of permaculture design and understand the potential for ecological design on a multitude of scales and contexts.
This six-week online course provides an opportunity for you to further your knowledge about permaculture and ecological design. Cost: $675.
Online
Careers
Permaculture Design 2: Ecosystem MimicryBuilding on our Permaculture 1 course, participants will cultivate ecological literacy by looking at the complex symbiotic relationships in both natural and cultivated systems.
This online course provides an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge about permaculture and ecological design. Cost: $325.
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Permaculture Design 3: PracticumBuilding on Permaculture 1 & 2 courses, participants apply principles and ecosystem understanding to the permaculture design process while engaging in a personal design project.
This six-week online course will help new gardeners learn the basics and feel comfortable getting started with organic practices while offering more experienced gardeners the opportunity to expand their knowledge. Cost: $675.
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Organic GardeningThis course lays a strong foundation in soil health and a whole systems approach to gardening, then explores various techniques for growing annuals and perennials, food plants and ornamentals.
Dairy and Livestock Courses
The Milk Quality Online Course covers basic milk quality, milking parlor and mastitis management principles lead by Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS).
Online CEU
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Calf and Heifer Management- Calf Nutrition Pre- and Post-Weaning
- Calf Nutrition Post-weaning
- Replacement Economics
- Colostrum Management
- Inventory Management
This course discusses aspects of dairy cattle reproductive management.
Online CEU
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Reproductive Management- Anatomy and Physiology
- Synchronization Protocols
- Breeding Strategies
- A.I. Techniques
- Monitoring Reproductive Programs
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Reproductive Management in Spanish- Anatomía y fisiología
- Protocolos de sincronización
- Estrategias de reproducción
- Técnicas de I.A. (inseminación artificial)
- Monitoreando programas reproductivos
This self-paced training certificate program is designed to develop the workforce skills needed on a modern dairy farm. All materials are presented and written in Spanish.
Certificate Online
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Spanish Online Dairy Worker Training- Cow Handling / Manejo de Vacas
- Dairy Cow Nutrition / La Nutrición de Vacas Lecheras
- Herd Health / La Salud del Rebaño
- Milk Quality and Milking Systems / La Calidad de Leche y El Sistema del Ordeño
In this course, you will learn the basics of transition cow management, then quickly build from there.
Online CEU
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Transition Cow Management- Transition Cow Physiology/Biology
- Nutritional Strategies for Transition Cows
- Fresh Cow Health Management
- Metabolic Disease
Agricultural Workforce Development
Understand motivation. Harness the power of performance feedback and coaching. Build clear and effective workplace communications. Set clear expectations.
Certificate CEU Online
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Managing PerformanceThis course provides the understanding, skills, tools, and practice to implement a performance improvement system that will increase performance and enhance the job satisfaction of the people you supervise.
This course will teach you how to diagnose and correct performance problems and develop clear expectations. Learn how to delegate effectively and organize work using checklists, activity flows and standard operating procedures.
Certificate CEU Online
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Organizing Work for High-Quality ResultsOrganizing Work for High Quality Results teaches farm supervisors how to develop clear expectations and delegate effectively. Learn how to implement a quality management system on your farm, create your own standard operating procedures, and develop processes to streamline work and improve results.
This course will help new and experienced managers make the difficult, but critical, transition from individual performer to supervisor.
Certificate CEU Online
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Transitioning to SupervisorTransitioning to Supervisor is a six-week online course delivered through Moodle. Instruction includes a combination of prerecorded lectures, reading assignments, written activities, and a weekly quiz.
Cornell Small Farms Program
Online Courses for Aspiring, New, & Experienced Farmers
Are you thinking about starting a small farm? Do you already have a farm that you're looking to expand? Invest in your professional development and you'll see the returns in your business.