Basic Live Online Training

IOIA offers basic training through both live online and onsite events. In place of an onsite farm visit, live online trainings feature a virtual field trip component on Day 3 and Day 4.

Not finding a training you are looking for or all trainings full? Please register here to be contacted by IOIA when that training is available.

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Online Basic Crop Inspection Training, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023

The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements.

Detailed Course Information - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING.

Registration and Application is a 3-step process.

Deadline to Register and Apply is Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

Download application here. Complete and Submit to address on application.

Course Agenda

September 11, 2023
Oct 30-Nov 03, 2023

Organic Processing Inspection Course, in Spanish language, November 2023

IOIA and AgriVita will cosponsor a Basic Organic Processing Inspection training using USDA National Organic Standards as a reference. 
The course will be held online November 7,9,10,14,16 (8am-2pm Costa Rica time) 6 hours each day online (plus at least 2 additional hours of individual work per day). 
The exam will be on November 17, 2023 (8am-11am Costa Rica time). Instruction will be conducted in Spanish. 
Please contact Luis Brenes of AgriVita for pricing and application. 
Email: brenes.agrivita@gmail.com


Curso de Inspección de Procesamiento Orgánico, online en Español, Noviembre 2023

IOIA y AgriVita copatrocinarán un curso básico de Inspección de Procesamiento Orgánico usando como referencia las Normas Orgánicas Nacionales del USDA. 
El curso se llevará a cabo en línea el 7,9,10,14,16 de noviembre (8am-2pm hora de Costa Rica) 6 horas en línea cada día (y al menos 2 horas adicionales de trabajo individual por día). 
El examen será el 17 de noviembre de 2023 (8am-11am hora de Costa Rica). El entrenamiento se impartirá en español. 
Por favor contacte a Luis Brenes de AgriVita para precios y aplicación. 
Correo electrónico: brenes.agrivita@gmail.com

October 16, 2023
November 7 - 17, 2023

Online Basic Processing Inspection Training - December 11 - 15, 2023

The 4 ½ -day Basic Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements.

Detailed Course Information - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING.

Registration and Application is a 3-step process.

Download application here.

Course Agenda

October 30, 2023
December 11 - 15, 2023

2024 - Online COR - Basic Processing Inspection Training

DATE: To Be Determined - January 2024

The 4 ½ -day Basic Organic Processing Inspection Training follows IOIA's curriculum requirements which include: instruction on the organic standards (focus on the COR Standards)

December 31, 2023
January 1 - 1, 2024

2024 - IOIA/Asia Pacific Committee Organic Grower Group Inspection Training

Organic Grower Group Inspection is an intensive 5 day course for inspectors of certified organic programs; to add grower group inspections to skills base. 
 

January 01, 2024
January 1 - 1, 2024