With this Postgraduate certificate you will learn about the world's wine regions and their specific characteristics in just 6 weeks"

With rising temperatures worldwide, the locations where the vines are planted are key to efficient production. This circumstance will also influence the properties of the grapes that will later affect the wine in question. For this reason, companies are actively searching for new, more environmentally friendly formulas and, above all, for professionals with up-to-date knowledge of ripening and harvesting from a nutritional point of view.

In a globalized paradigm, it is necessary for agriculture to work in coordination with new technologies to obtain a more ecological and organic result. However, fast and mechanized industrial processes could lead to errors in the final product. For this reason, TECH has designed a 100% online program aimed at graduates in Nutrition and other professionals interested in the development of Viticulture processes. Thanks to this program, students will be trained in the management of winemaking operations and the promotion of optimal properties for the health of consumers.

In addition, TECH has selected a team of professionals with extensive experience in the sector to impart theoretical and practical knowledge to the specialists enrolled. In turn, this program has audiovisual materials in various formats that energize the study and manage to motivate students so that they can get the most out of the program. This is a unique opportunity in a 100% online format that will allow students to adapt the pace according to their needs.

Don't wait any longer, be part of the agricultural evolution thanks to the analysis of the critical points of quality control in vineyards”

This Postgraduate certificate in Viticulture contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in nutrition, gastronomy and chemistry
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived provide Scientific information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Irrigation management is fundamental to the health of wine as a final product. Learn more about this area, thanks to the theoretical and practical knowledge provided by TECH"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Thanks to the knowledge TECH offers you on the rational control of pests and diseases in grapevine, you will be able to promote a much more ecological plantation"

Do you want to master soil maintenance techniques against invasive flora? Get into the care of the crop to offer a higher quality product"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate in Viticulture has been carefully designed by experts working in the field of Grape Harvest and Gastronomy. This team of teachers will share with students the situations that have occurred in the long trajectory of their professional career, so it is not only a theoretical learning, but goes far beyond. In addition, TECH applies the Relearning methodology to exempt students from cumbersome hours of study, so that they can expand their knowledge in a simple and gradual manner. In this way, the 100% online program adapts to your availability, through theoretical and practical exercises that will prepare you for real cases.

Delve into the latest techniques in viticultural pedology to understand how planting preparation affects the nutrients present in the wine"  

Module 1. Viticulture

1.1. Preparation of the Plantation 

1.1.1. Viticultural Soil Science
1.1.2. Interpretation of Soil Analyses
1.1.3. Correct Preparation of the Planting Bed

1.1.3.1. Types of Implements and Work Performed

1.1.4. Analysis of the Different Planting Systems

1.2. Correct Choice of Vine Rootstocks

1.2.1. Types of Vine Rootstocks
1.2.2. Characteristics and Functions of Vine Rootstocks
1.2.3. Vine Nurseries

1.3. Pruning

1.3.1. Pruning Seasons
1.3.2. Execution of Cuts
1.3.3. Control and Disinfection of Wounds

1.4. Soil Maintenance

1.4.1. Plowing

1.4.1.1. Advantages and Disadvantages
1.4.1.2. Types of Tools

1.4.1.2.1. Cultivator
1.4.1.2.2. Inter-Vine Cultivator
1.4.1.2.3. Subsoiler
1.4.1.2.4. Chisel

1.4.1.3. Plowing Seasons

1.4.2. Plant Covers

1.4.2.1. Recommended Species for Cover Crops
1.4.2.2. Planting Systems
1.4.2.3. Maintenance of Green Covers

1.4.3. Inconveniences of Invasive Flora
1.4.4. Control of Invasive Flora

1.5. Rational Control of Pests and Diseases

1.5.1. Main Pests and Diseases of Grapevine
1.5.2. Phytosanitary

1.5.2.1. Contact
1.5.2.2. Penetrants
1.5.2.3. Systemic

1.5.3. Forms of Action of Phytosanitary Products
1.5.4. Ecological Preparations
1.5.5. Biological Control
1.5.6. Correct Application of Phytosanitary Products

1.6. Risk Management

1.6.1. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Different Irrigation Systems

1.6.1.1. Sprinkling
1.6.1.2. Drip
1.6.1.3. Exudation Bands

1.6.2. Water Requirements of Grapevines

1.6.2.1. Irrigation Periods
1.6.2.2. Calculation of Irrigation Requirements

1.6.3. Water Stress

1.7. Green Operation

1.7.1. The Importance of Green Pruning

1.7.1.1. Green Pruning Seasons

1.7.2. Green Pruning
1.7.3. Thinning
1.7.4. Cluster Thinning

1.8. Ripening and Harvesting

1.8.1. Grape Ripening
1.8.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Grape Harvesting Systems
1.8.3. Harvesting Costs

1.9. Wine Regions of the World

1.9.1. France
1.9.2. Italy
1.9.3. Greece:
1.9.4. Australia and New Zealand
1.9.5. South Africa
1.9.6. USA
1.9.7. South America

A program that will enable you to master the availability of nutrients for vines in order to successfully solve problems in this environment”