Short ProgrammeWorldwideFree
FAO eLearning Academy Free Online Courses (Free Certificates, United Nations)
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The FAO eLearning Academy is run by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It offers a wide variety of free, multilingual and certified courses organised into 25 thematic areas, such as agricultural risk management, greenhouse gas emissions, food security, nutrition and youth employment. New courses are added through the year.
There is no deadline. You register on the Academy's website and study at your own pace. This page was last checked against the official website on 5 October 2026.
Checked on 8 October 2026 against the FAO elearning Academy: all courses are free of charge and self-paced, and registration is free. A digital badge is awarded only on courses marked as certified, when you pass the final evaluation with 75 percent or higher.
Key Information
Host Country
Worldwide
Funding Type
Free
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Open to everyone
Category
Free
Applications Open
Open all year
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Free courses
Certification on the courses that offer it
Courses in several languages
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to anyone
- Useful for students and professionals in agriculture, food, environment and development
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
None. You only need a free account
How to Apply
1
Open the FAO eLearning Academy website
2
Browse the thematic areas or the latest courses
3
Register for a free account
4
Take the course and complete its final test to earn the certificate, where offered
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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