About Bundle
Overview:
This advanced program is designed to develop professional and leadership-level expertise for individuals seeking to manage, scale, and lead profitable dairy enterprises or pursue international career opportunities. The course combines advanced theoretical knowledge with extensive practical exposure, enabling learners to translate strategic concepts into real-world application.
The program focuses on strategic dairy farm management, financial planning and profitability analysis, risk management, sustainability, and a comprehensive understanding of dairy value chains and market integration. By integrating hands-on experience with strategic decision-making, the course prepares learners for leadership roles as dairy entrepreneurs, farm managers, agribusiness leaders, consultants, and professionals pursuing global career pathways.
Practical training is conducted through placements at Dairynex partner farms or at the learner’s own farm. Learners with prior qualifications or substantial industry experience may be considered for modified practical requirements on a case-by-case basis, subject to final assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand animal behavior and welfare principles, including communication, environmental responses, and welfare standards.
• Learn the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, and grazing practices to support animal health and productivity.
• Understand appropriate housing systems for livestock, ensuring comfort, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop practical skills for handling and managing animals safely, confidently, and humanely in farm settings.
• Deepen understanding of animal health and disease prevention, including monitoring, diagnosis, and preventative strategies.
• Learn breeding and reproduction management techniques to support responsible and efficient herd or flock improvement.
• Master the operation and maintenance of milking systems, emphasizing hygiene, efficiency, and animal comfort.
• Strengthen skills in animal nutrition, housing, and welfare, integrating best practices for optimal livestock performance.
• Acquire advanced knowledge of animal health, breeding, and farm economics, linking biological principles with financial decision-making.
• Develop expertise in feed production, soil management, and resource optimization to improve farm efficiency and sustainability.
• Learn to implement sustainable and profitable livestock production systems, balancing environmental responsibility with economic viability.
• Gain strong leadership and problem-solving skills essential for effective modern farm management.
| Feature | Foundations of Dairy Farming & Business | Applied Dairy Farming & Business | Professional Dairy Farming & Business Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Introductory | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Primary Focus | Understanding dairy systems and business fundamentals | Practical farm operations, productivity, and cost control | Strategic management, leadership, and enterprise growth |
| Target Audience | New entrants, entrepreneurs, investors, managers | Farm operators, supervisors, agribusiness professionals | Farm managers, dairy entrepreneurs, consultants, global professionals |
| Delivery Mode | Fully online | Blended (theory + practical) | Advanced blended (theory + extensive practical) |
| Number of Modules | 4 | 7 (including 1 optional) | 10 (including 3 optional) |
| Practical Training | Optional exposure visits | Structured farm placements | Extensive hands-on and strategic application |
| Assessment Method | Online written examination after completion of modules | Online written examination and viva | Online written examination and viva |
| Business Focus | Cost structures and profitability awareness | Operational efficiency and performance improvement | Financial planning, risk management, and scaling |
| Career Outcome | Foundational understanding of dairy farming and business | Operational competence in dairy farm management | Leadership and professional-level capability |
| Course | Standard Payment Option | Full Payment at Registration (10% Discount) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Dairy Farming & Business |
50% payable at registration Remaining 50% to be paid within one month of course commencement |
10% discount on total course fee when 100% is paid at registration |
| Applied Dairy Farming & Business |
50% payable at registration Balance payable in two instalments: • LKR 25,000 within one month of course commencement • LKR 25,000 before the practical training session begins |
10% discount on total course fee when 100% is paid at registration |
| Professional Dairy Farming & Business Management |
50% payable at registration Balance payable in monthly instalments of LKR 25,000, to be fully settled before the practical training session begins |
10% discount on total course fee when 100% is paid at registration |
Important Notes
- The 10% discount applies only to full payment made at the time of registration.
- Instalment plans are available only under the standard payment option.
- Full payment of course fees is required prior to participation in practical training sessions and final assessments.
