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Fundamentals of Mycology

A structured introduction to the fungal kingdom: what fungi are, how they live, grow and reproduce, and why they matter.

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Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Fungal Science
What you will study

6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.

Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.

At a glance

How the programme grows, phase by phase.

PHASE 1
Foundations
  • The Fungal Kingdom and Its Place in the Tree of Life
  • Hyphae, Mycelium and Fungal Cell Structure
PHASE 2
Practice
  • Nutrition: Saprotrophs, Symbionts and Parasites
  • Sexual and Asexual Reproduction and Spores
PHASE 3
Application & project
  • Major Fungal Groups at a Glance
  • Fungi in Ecosystems and Human Society
What you will be able to do

Fundamentals of Mycology

By the end you will have worked through:

  • The Fungal Kingdom and Its Place in the Tree of Life
  • Hyphae, Mycelium and Fungal Cell Structure
  • Nutrition: Saprotrophs, Symbionts and Parasites
  • Sexual and Asexual Reproduction and Spores
  • Major Fungal Groups at a Glance
Your learning path

Where this programme sits in the school.

You are here · CourseFundamentals of MycologyNext · DiplomaDiploma in Applied Mycology
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FAQ

Questions about this programme

Do I need experience to study Fundamentals of Mycology?

No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.

How is Fundamentals of Mycology taught?

Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.

What certificate do I get?

Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.

What can I study after Fundamentals of Mycology?

The natural next step is Diploma in Applied Mycology.

How it is taught

Live, in a small group, with a real project.

i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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