Non-formal education is an organized learning process outside the state education system, flexible in form, time, and place, aimed at acquiring practical skills and competencies “here and now”. Unlike formal education, it may conclude with certificates rather than state-recognized diplomas. It is an important part of lifelong learning, implemented through online courses, workshops, masterclasses, webinars, etc.
Recently, PhD students of the Faculty of Biology and Technology had the opportunity to deepen their industry-specific professional competencies, acquire new knowledge, and gain practical experience, thereby improving the quality of their preparation for work in the specialty H2 “Livestock Production”. They completed online courses from the American Dairy Technology (ADT) company on the Ovcharenko Dairy Science training platform, where they deepened their knowledge in the following areas:
- Optimization of dairy cow nutrition using CNCPS
- Herd management
- Effective personnel management in dairy farming
- Strategic marketing and management: A course for leaders.
On December 10, the Faculty of Biology and Technology recognized the results of non-formal education for students of the educational-scientific program “Technology of Production and Processing of Livestock Products” (PhD level).
Congratulations on earning your degree! May the experience gained outside the official program become your greatest advantage. We hope you can skillfully integrate the knowledge from webinars, courses, training sessions, and professional communities into your research. Remember: a true expert is formed where the textbook ends and curiosity begins.
