Professional Education
To tackle the major global challenges our society is facing, Wageningen University & Research educates professionals around the world by offering high quality knowledge on healthy food and the living environment. WUR focuses on ‘lifelong learning’ educational ecosystems, ranging from MBAs and postgraduate study programmes to summer schools, online courses and MOOCs.
Custom-Made Programmes
Working closely with the greenest and most sustainable university in the world, we will bring Knowledge in Action by designing customised training programmes. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has abundant expertise, technology, facilities and ideas.
All Courses and Programmes
107 activities scheduled
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Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soilBe prepared for the effects of climate change by learning how to design and implement effective agri-drainage systems to create optimal soil for growing conditions. -
Drones for Agriculture: Prepare and Design Your Drone (UAV) MissionLearn how to execute a flight mission (from image acquisition to data visualization) with a drone and how to process the collected data for your own applications. -
Economics and Policies in a Biobased EconomyLead your company in dealing with the economics and policies governing the transition to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. -
Evaluating Animal Breeding ProgrammesLearn how to evaluate an ongoing breeding programme in terms of both genetic progress and diversity and how to apply that to a farm. -
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanizing LandscapesSee your urbanizing landscape from a spatial and integrated food systems perspective. Identify counterparts to collaborate with. Break the rural-urban divide! -
From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics PerspectiveDiscover how to use microorganisms and catalysts to create biobased products, and how to market and sell those products in a profitable business model. -
From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry PerspectiveDiscover how use of microorganisms and catalysts instead of fossil resources can create biobased products for the production of food, chemicals and energy-carriers. -
Genetic Models for Animal BreedingUnderstand the genetic and statistic principles that enable responsible animal breeding and learn to set up a breeding programme and predict breeding value. -
Global Future Farming SummitThis summit is about tackling future challenges, experiencing tomorrow’s technologies and connecting with industry leaders in the food and agri chain. -
Introduction to Animal BehaviourExplore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially. -
Landscape Finance: Investing in Innovation for Sustainable LandscapesLearn to navigate the web of landscape finance, across public, private and banking stakeholders, and develop cutting-edge business cases for sustainable landscapes. -
Landscape Governance: Collaborating Across Sectors and ScalesGet the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective landscape governance that harnesses the power of place to mobilise and unite stakeholders. -
Landscape Leadership: Catalyse Sustainable Development in LandscapesLearn how to take the lead in mobilising resources, resolve conflicts and facilitate stakeholders to achieve sustainable, innovative change in your landscape. -
MicroMasters Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-EconomyLearn more about the business and operations of a circular economy and gain the skills to make the switch to biobased resources. -
MicroMasters Chemistry and Technology for SustainabilityEarn a MicroMasters® programme credential and help drive the transition from fossil resources to renewable ones and engineer a biobased future. -
MicroMasters Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-EconomyLearn more about the economics and policies of a circular economy and gain the skills to make the switch to biobased resources. -
Nutrition and Disease: Nutrition and CancerDiscover the latest insights on the role of diet, nutrition and lifestyle in the prevention, occurrence and progression of cancer in the course Nutrition and Cancer. -
Nutrition and Disease: Nutrition, Heart disease and DiabetesDiscover the latest insights on the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in the development and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus. -
Nutrition and Health: Food SafetyLearn about bacteria, pesticides and health hazards present in food and gain the tools to assess and quantify the dangers they can present. -
Nutrition and Health: Human MicrobiomeImproved gut function can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes. Learn how to impact your health by balancing out your microbiome and nutritional intake.