General Objectives of the Course

To equip participants with theoretical and practical knowledge about soil microbiology, highlighting the fundamental role of microorganisms in the sustainability and resilience of agricultural and natural ecosystems, in order to support more informed technical, environmental, and land management decisions.

Admission Requirements

Entrepreneurs, Agricultural Technicians, Local Administration Senior Technicians (one-stop shop and civil protection); consultants and others.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Mandatory presence in 2/3 of the training contact hours;
Quantitative evaluation: in a scale of 0-20 values.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Identify the main microbial groups and their ecological functions; Recognize indicators of soil biological quality; Apply sustainable practices that favor microbial activity; Interpret microbiological results and information to support technical and environmental decision-making; Integrate microbiological knowledge into sustainable agricultural and land management strategies.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra