Certificate
in Soil Science
Start exploring connected careers. People in these types of occupational fields may benefit from this program:
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All 4 courses are part-time
and also open to current practitioners
Program enrolment is optional – register without applying
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soil monitors
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auditors
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soil technologists
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engineers
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agrologists
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biologists
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foresters
Courses recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists
This certificate covers topics related to the solid and liquid phases of soils, reactive chemical constituents, fertility and plant growth, as well as soil formation, evaluation, sustainability, and management. The courses offer hands-on applications with real-world situations and responsive education. Students will enhance their professional skill set and knowledge based on current research, regulations, and applications.
Soil science applications are integral within numerous aspects of economic, agricultural, environmental, commercial, recreational, and innovative advancements.
Practitioners working with soil as monitors, auditors, technologists, engineers, agrologists, biologists, foresters, consultants, and regulators will benefit from this program. These courses are recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists as senior-level agrology courses related to entrance into the profession and to augment core knowledge requirements related to a practice area in AIA.
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University of Alberta parchment in as little as 1 year
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Pay as you go
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This program is currently open for enrolment—apply now
Earn a Certificate
in Soil Science
Complete all four
4 courses needed to graduate with this UAlberta Certificate and become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course you’ve taken will be applied toward your Certificate as long as it is still part of the program plan at the time of your application. Please note, program requirements are subject to change over time.
Courses may be completed individually or as part of the certificate. There are no prerequisites to take the courses; prior knowledge of content area, however, is expected for student success. Students are expected to possess entry-level knowledge of the subject matter through job training, previous education, or work experience in a complementary environmental sector.
Select courses count for credit within the Environmental Remediation certificate, Land Reclamation certificate, and Water Resource Management certificate.
Four courses are needed to graduate. Courses are comprised of 39 instructional hours each, and are scheduled over daytime, evening, and weekend classes. Once the program has been completed, an official University of Alberta parchment will be issued.
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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Eligibility
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Apply by |
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| Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta |
Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time |
| Canada Training Benefit
Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work. |
$250+ income tax return |
| Alumni Professional Development Grant
Any alumnus of the University of Alberta |
75% of course fee monthly deadline |
| HRDF
Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA) |
$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep |
| Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
If you work at one of the identified coal/electricity worksites and have been employed for a year or more |
$12,000 max. N/A |
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