APS courses explore topics of interest and importance to the plant health community. Offered in an online format, participants from academia, industry, and government sectors, in all career stages, will experience expert-led education in an engaging, discussion-based environment.
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Current and Upcoming Courses
Micro-Course – Fungicide Resistance Demystified: Essential Knowledge for Modern Agriculture
Format: Virtual
Dates: September 3 – November 19, 2025
This micro-course provides a comprehensive yet succinct overview of fungicide resistance. Topics include resistance mechanism, genetics, and risk factors, as well as measures that FRAC (Fungicide Resistance Action Committee) recommends for mitigating resistance development, as well as the research of human pathogen resistance to agricultural fungicides.
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Seed Pathology Series
Seed Pathology Fundamentals: Regional to Global Implications
Format: On-Demand
Learn at your own pace! Register at any time.
Get a comprehensive, high-level perspective on seeds and seed pathology, including knowledge needed to address rapid technological advances, phytosanitary concerns, and the evolution of seed trade policies.
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Learn more about available opportunities below and please reach out to
Rachel Alvarado to reserve your sponsorship today!
Sponsorship Information
Research Ethics
Returning in 2026
Format: Live virtual classes on Wednesdays • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. US Central Time
**Fulfills NSF, NIH, and USDA NIFA research grant requirements.**
Past attendees say:
"Don't miss this unique experience - APS's course is interactive and discussion-based."
“It really opened my eyes to a lot of things that should be obvious to researchers, but are not."
“It was great to learn from so many different people from different countries and at different career stages."
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Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays
Format: Virtual with Live Sessions Weekly - Registration Closed
This course builds upon the Seed Pathology Fundamentals course, diving deeper into the latest and most effective practices for developing and validating robust seed health assays. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding, and practical tools tailored to their unique needs in research, industry, and regulatory settings. Additionally, those involved in editorial boards or manuscript reviews in plant pathology will discover valuable insights that enhance their perspectives in the field.
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High Throughput Sequencing: Fundamentals for Plant Disease Diagnostics
Format: Virtual with Weekly Live Sessions
This course provides a foundational understanding of sequencing technologies and their applications in plant disease diagnostics. Participants will gain essential skills in experimental design, sequencing methods, and data analysis, with immediate applications for HTS technologies in plant disease research.
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