Certificate in Poultry Production (CPP)
A practical, structured 3-month certificate program designed to help you start and manage profitable broiler and layer production with strong biosecurity, nutrition discipline, and business fundamentals.
Broilers
Layers
Biosecurity
Records
Business
Program snapshot | Everything you need to begin and operate with confidence.
Who This Program Is For
Designed for people who want to start correctly and grow with discipline.
Beginners
People starting poultry farming for the first time and wanting practical guidance.Existing small farmers
Farmers who want stronger systems: records, biosecurity, feeding, and profitability.Agripreneurs & job seekers
Those preparing for self-employment or farm management roles.What You’ll Be Able To Do
Clear outcomes you can apply immediately.
Technical Outcomes
- Design and set up poultry housing (broilers & layers)
- Implement biosecurity and hygiene protocols
- Manage feeding routines and reduce wastage
- Recognize common poultry health issues and respond correctly
- Track performance: growth, mortality, egg production, FCR basics
Business Outcomes
- Calculate production costs and set profitable pricing
- Maintain farm records and simple budgets
- Plan a production cycle and schedule inputs
- Understand market channels and customer strategy
- Build a starter poultry business plan
Ready to start your poultry journey?
Apply now or speak with Admissions for guidance.
Curriculum Overview
Core modules delivered through classroom + practical sessions.
Module 1: Foundations
Week 1–2- Poultry types: broilers vs layers
- Housing, equipment, and setup planning
- Stocking density and ventilation basics
Module 2: Biosecurity & Health
Week 3–5- Biosecurity rules and farm hygiene
- Vaccination concepts and schedules (overview)
- Common diseases and basic response
Module 3: Feeding & Management
Week 6–8- Feeding routines, water management
- Feed quality awareness and wastage control
- Broiler cycle management and targets
Module 4: Layers & Egg Production
Week 9–10- Layer management: lighting and routines
- Egg handling, grading, and storage
- Productivity tracking and troubleshooting
Module 5: Records & Performance
Week 11- Daily records: feed, water, mortality
- Basic KPIs: cost per bird, margin, production
- Simple reporting for decision-making
Module 6: Agribusiness
Week 12- Costing, pricing, and profitability
- Market channels and sales strategy
- Mini business plan + final evaluation
Fees, Dates & Certification
Everything you need to plan your enrollment.
Tuition
CPPFull program tuition for on-site training.
250,000 FCFA
- Classroom + practical sessions
- Training materials (basic)
- Certificate upon completion
Application Fee
RequiredPaid online to validate your application.
10,000 FCFA
- Non-refundable
- Reserves your spot in processing
- Enables cohort planning
Cohort Dates
ScheduleUpdate with your intake calendar.
Next intake: TBD
- Limited seats per cohort
- Admissions confirmation required
- Orientation on start week
Note: Application fee is required to start the enrollment process. Full tuition due before cohort start.
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CPP FAQs
Quick answers about the Certificate in Poultry Production.
Do I need experience to enroll?
No. This program is beginner-friendly and teaches you from the foundations.
Is the program 100% practical?
It is blended: classroom learning plus structured practical sessions on farm units.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. You receive an OTAFARMS Academy Certificate upon successful completion.
Where is the training held?
Training is held on-site at the OTAFARMS Academy campus in Buea, Southwest Region of Cameroon.