National Diploma in Horticulture (Examined by DIT)
Admission requirements: A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the Certificate programme if he/she holds the Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) or its equivalent, with at least five passes in any of the following subjects including English and Mathematics: Entrepreneurship, Biology, Agriculture, Commerce, Accounts, Home Economics and Geography or A holder of a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Agriculture or business related field is also eligible for admission.
Duration: 2 years.
Career prospects: Agricultural Farm Manager, Agricultural Field Assistant, Self-Employed, Farm or Input Supply Shop Attendant, Greenhouse Manager, Agro-Processing Assistant and Agricultural Design Assistant.
Opportunities for further studies: Degree in Horticulture, Degree in Agriculture, Degree in Animal Husbandry, Degree in Agribusiness Management, Degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Extension and Degree in Organic Farming.