The Diploma provides an enhanced understanding of the concepts, design and technology related to commercial scale crop production in controlled environments. It will serve as a professional qualification for individuals who are interested in starting a commercial horticulture business with modern agricultural technologies. The Diploma will also offer prospective candidates with an opportunity to upgrade their career or uplift his/her knowledge in modern agricultural technologies required for controlled environment crop production / protected agriculture, which is the future of agriculture. The courses are highly practical oriented so that the participants will obtain hands on skills.