Have you ever wanted to grow your own food and raise fish at the same time—without spending anything? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
The TESDA Online Program offers a FREE Aquaponic Food Production course that you can take anytime, anywhere. Yes, even if you are at home. This is perfect for those who want to start a small business, grow food at home, or explore sustainable living.
What is Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is a combination of "aquaculture (raising fish)" and "hydroponics (growing plants without soil)." In this system, fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, while the plants help clean the water for the fish. It’s an eco-friendly and sustainable way of producing food.
What Will You Learn?
In this course, you will learn:
1. Introduction to Aquaponic Food Production
– Basic concepts of aquaponics
– How the system works
– Its benefits for the environment and livelihood
2. Setting up Aquaponics Systems
– Tools and materials needed
– Step-by-step system setup
– How to choose fish and plants
3. Maintaining Aquaponics Systems
– Maintenance and management of the aquaponics system
– From kickstarting the aquaponics unit
– Feeding fish and planting seedlings
– Up to the actual harvesting of crops
– You will also learn different ways aquaponics is applied and integrated with other farming systems
This means you’ll learn the complete process—from setup to harvest.
How to Enroll?
Enrolling is easy. Just follow these steps:
1. Go to e-tesda.gov.ph
2. Create an account if you don’t have one yet. Verify your account using your registered e-mail address.
3. Search for Aquaponic Food Production
4. Click “Enroll” and start learning
Why Should You Take This Course?
✔ It’s completely free
✔ Self-paced — learn anytime
✔ Practical skills you can turn into a business
✔ Supports sustainable living
If you’re looking for a practical skill that you can actually use in real life, this course is definitely worth trying. You won’t just learn how to grow plants and raise fish—you’ll also learn how to become more self-sufficient.
Start today. This could be the beginning of your own home-based food production system!
