Community Engagement

Lifelong Learning / Short-Term Courses

Despite the focus on teaching, learning and research, UPM has not neglected  its responsibility towards society. It offers consulting and training to the public through Lifelong Learning Courses or Short-term Courses. The programme is targeted at farmers, entrepreneurs, officials in public and private agencies and local and foreign NGOs  (non-governmental organisations).  The courses are offered through four modes:  Scheduled Courses, Unscheduled Courses, Non-Graduating Lifelong Education Programmes and Attachment Programmes.

i. Scheduled Courses - -courses with fixed schedules and specifiedimplementation  

   dates, duration, venues, target groups and fees

ii. Unscheduled Courses -- offered upon request of clients 

iii.Non-Graduating Lifelong Education Programmes -- a semester-longprogramme in which participants study alongside full-time students at UPM

iv.Attachment Programmes -- to share expertise, research, skills, knowledge      and experience between UPM and the participating agencies and is offeredonly upon request. 

Information on the Short Courses can be obtained through advertisements in the media, the website, the course prospectus,  or directly from  the Agriculture Officer of the Professional Development and Lifelong Education Unit.    

Updated:: 05/03/2026 [hasnezah]