Diploma in Environmental & Agricultural Fungal Biotechnology
Apply fungi to soil health, crop protection, waste valorization and pollution treatment, with a strong focus on field evidence and regulation.
Program identification
- 1.1Program name
- Diploma in Environmental & Agricultural Fungal Biotechnology
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Diploma
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Fungal Biotechnology & Biomaterials. A Fungaris program of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 6 months (24 weeks) · 192 hours in total · 8 modules of 24 hours · 24 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own program, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: January 11, 2027 to June 25, 2027. Enrollment closes on January 4, 2027. Following intake: April 12, 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Program description
This diploma applies fungal biotechnology to agriculture and the environment: soil health, crop protection, waste valorization and pollution treatment. Across eight modules you study fungal ecology as a basis for applied work, mycorrhizae and soil health, biocontrol agents and biopesticides, and biostimulants and biofertilizers. You then cover composting and residue valorization, mycoremediation of soil and water, field trial design and monitoring, and the registration and environmental regulation that apply to biological products.
Interest in biological solutions for farming and the environment is high, but results in the field are often variable and claims are not always supported by evidence. The diploma places a strong emphasis on trial design, data and regulation so that graduates can develop and recommend products responsibly. It suits agronomists, environmental engineers and consultants. Live sessions are taught by practitioners from agri-biologicals and environmental consulting. For the final project, students design an applied fungal solution for a real agricultural or environmental problem, including evidence review, trial plan and regulatory pathway.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in biotechnology, useful in areas such as agriculture and horticulture, agri-biologicals, environmental services, waste management.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This program gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgment and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the program able to apply its content professionally and with judgment. In short:
Apply fungi to soil health, crop protection, waste valorization and pollution treatment, with a strong focus on field evidence and regulation.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Fungal Ecology for Applied Biotechnology; Mycorrhizae and Soil Health; Biocontrol Agents and Biopesticides.
- Put them into practice: Biostimulants and Biofertilizers; Composting and Residue Valorization; Mycoremediation of Soil and Water.
- Apply everything to a real case: Field Trial Design and Monitoring; Registration and Environmental Regulation.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your instructor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Apply fungal ecology principles to agricultural problems.
- Evaluate biological products for crop protection and soil health.
- Design residue valorization and composting processes with fungi.
- Plan and analyze statistically sound field trials.
- Prepare registration and environmental compliance strategies.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Agronomists, environmental engineers and consultants.
4.2Entry requirements
Some basics in agronomy, biology or environmental science are expected, for example from a degree, an introductory course or professional experience.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Agronomist specializing in biological inputs
- Field trial manager for a biologicals company
- Environmental consultant on bioremediation
- Product development specialist in agri-biotech
- Regulatory affairs specialist for biopesticides
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fungal Ecology for Applied Biotechnology | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 02 | Mycorrhizae and Soil Health | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 03 | Biocontrol Agents and Biopesticides | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 04 | Biostimulants and Biofertilizers | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 05 | Composting and Residue Valorization | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 06 | Mycoremediation of Soil and Water | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 07 | Field Trial Design and Monitoring | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| 08 | Registration and Environmental Regulation | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 192 |
8 modules × 24 hours = 192 hours: 48 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Fungal roles in ecosystems
- Fungal communities in soil
- Ecology for product design
- Types of mycorrhizal association
- Measuring soil health
- Using mycorrhizal inoculants
- Fungal biocontrol mechanisms
- Production and formulation
- Integrated pest management
- Defining biostimulants
- Fungal biofertilizers
- Evaluating product claims
- Fungi in composting
- Residue valorization routes
- Quality of compost products
- Treating contaminated soils
- Fungal water treatment
- Evidence and limitations
- Experimental design for field trials
- Data collection and statistics
- Reporting results
- Biopesticide and biostimulant registration
- Environmental permits
- Preparing dossiers
5.3Company placement
This program does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
An applied fungal solution for a real agricultural or environmental problem, with evidence review, trial plan and regulatory pathway.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your instructor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 8 hours a week for 24 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, module exercises such as trial designs and evidence reviews, and a final project reviewed by the instructor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your instructor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the Biotechnology school coordinates the content and quality of this program. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The instructor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Diploma Certificate
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrollment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
- A short résumé or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrollment for the intake starting on January 11, 2027 is open until January 4, 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: $1,490
- Full payment before the start: $1,192 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation ($596) and 6 monthly installments of $149.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organization. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the program and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for canceling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrollment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Diploma in Environmental & Agricultural Fungal Biotechnology?
Some basics in agronomy, biology or environmental science are expected, for example from a degree, an introductory course or professional experience.
How is Diploma in Environmental & Agricultural Fungal Biotechnology taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, module exercises such as trial designs and evidence reviews, and a final project reviewed by the instructor.
What is the final project?
An applied fungal solution for a real agricultural or environmental problem, with evidence review, trial plan and regulatory pathway.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Diploma in Environmental & Agricultural Fungal Biotechnology?
The natural next step is Master in Fungal Biotechnology.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This program does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly installments. All prices are stated in US dollars (USD).