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Q: Who should take this course?

A: Anyone interested in sustainable food production, from those exploring a career in controlled environment agriculture to hobbyist growers who want to start a hydroponic garden at home. No experience or prerequisites required.

Q: Who teaches this course?

A: The course is taught by Dr. Triston Hooks of the University of Arizona, drawing on the university's hydroponic and controlled environment agriculture research and teaching.

Q: Is the course self-paced?

A: Yes. This is a fully online, asynchronous, self-paced course you can complete on your own schedule.

Q: Is the course fully online?

A: Yes, the entire course is delivered fully online and asynchronously, with no in-person requirements.

Q: How long does the course take?

A: Most learners complete the course in 8–10 hours total, spread across 8 modules.

Q: What will I learn?

A: You'll learn the principles of hydroponics and CEA, how common hydroponic systems work (DWC, NFT, and drip), how substrates are selected and used, and how to manage nutrient solutions, including EC, pH, and nutrient recipes for crops like lettuce and tomatoes.

Q: Do I need any special equipment or a textbook?

A: No. There are no required textbooks or equipment to complete the course.

Q: What do I need to pass?

A: A score of 80% or higher on each module quiz, plus completion of each module's discussion topic.

Q: What will I walk away with?

A foundational understanding of how hydroponic systems, substrates, and nutrient solutions work, and the practical know-how to apply that knowledge to either a career in controlled environment agriculture or their own hydroponic growing setup.

A Digital Badge of Completion from Arizona Online Professional Studies.

Q: Do I need to be enrolled with the University of Arizona to take this course?

A: No! This course is open to anyone looking to learn more about project management foundations.

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