Online Poultry Farming Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of poultry farming from anywhere. This course covers broilers and layers basics—housing, feeding, biosecurity, health, and record keeping—so you can start and manage a small poultry project confidently.
Best for: Beginners, youth, and small-scale farmers starting broilers or layers.
Best for: Beginners, youth, and small-scale farmers starting broilers or layers.
Housing
Feeding
Health
Biosecurity
Records
Course snapshot | Short, practical, and beginner-friendly—built for Cameroon and Africa.
What You’ll Learn
Clear fundamentals that help you start and manage a poultry project.
Production Fundamentals
- Broilers vs layers: choosing the right model
- Housing basics: space, ventilation, litter
- Feeding and water management basics
- Brooding fundamentals for chicks
- Simple farm routines and discipline
Health & Management
- Biosecurity basics to prevent disease
- Early warning signs and common problems
- Record keeping: feed, mortality, sales
- Basic costing and simple profit calculation
- Planning your first poultry cycle
Start poultry farming the right way
Enroll online and learn fundamentals with practical assignments and templates.Curriculum Overview
Advanced modules with practical tasks and real farm case studies.
Week 1: Getting Started
Foundation- Poultry business models (broilers/layers)
- Choosing location and basic setup
- Starter equipment checklist
Week 2: Housing & Brooding
Practical- Brooder setup and heat management
- Ventilation and litter management
- Daily routine checklist
Week 3: Feeding & Health
Control- Feed types and feeding schedule
- Water systems and hygiene
- Biosecurity basics and monitoring
Week 4: Records & Profit
Business- Record keeping templates and discipline
- Costing basics and simple profitability
- Planning your first cycle
Assignments & Quizzes
Online- Weekly quizzes to test understanding
- Practical tasks using templates
- Submit work for feedback (optional)
Certificate
Completion- Certificate upon successful completion
- Access to resources after course (policy-based)
- Optional pathway to advanced programs
Tools & Templates You Receive
Fees & Online Access
Simple pricing for online learners.
Tuition
OnlineFull online course access.
35,000 FCFA
- Video lessons + quizzes
- Templates and resources
- Certificate on completion
Application Fee
RequiredPaid online to validate enrollment.
10,000 FCFA
- Non-refundable
- Confirms seriousness
- Enrollment processing
Cohort Dates
ScheduleIntake calendar & timetable coming soon.
Next intake: TBD
- Limited seats per cohort
- Orientation included
- Hybrid schedule
Note: Application fee is required to start the enrollment process. Full tuition due before cohort start.
Need help choosing the right program?
Message our team and we’ll guide you based on your goals.Online Course FAQs
Quick answers before you enroll.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is designed for beginners and small-scale farmers starting broilers or layers.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive an OTAFARMS Academy certificate upon successful completion.
Is it self-paced?
Yes. This is a 100% self-paced program.