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🐔 Backyard Poultry Keeping

Keep healthy, happy chickens
and enjoy fresh eggs daily.

Learn how to choose the right breeds for Australian conditions and set up a coop that keeps your chickens safe. This course gives you a simple, step-by-step plan for healthy hens and a steady supply of fresh eggs.

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Modules
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modern edu.
🐔 Backyard Poultry Keeping

Keep healthy, happy chickens
and enjoy fresh eggs daily.

Learn how to choose the right breeds for Australian conditions and set up a coop that keeps your chickens safe. This course gives you a simple, step-by-step plan for healthy hens and a steady supply of fresh eggs.

From $25 Per Week✓ 14-Day Money-Back GuaranteeICOES + CPD
24
Lessons
59
Study hours
3
Modules
24/7
AI Tutor
ICOES
Endorsed
CPD
Endorsed

Backyard Poultry Keeping

You want fresh eggs, but getting started feels overwhelming.

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Council rules seem confusing. You're not sure what is allowed in your backyard or state.

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You're worried about predators, pests, and diseases. You want to know how to keep your flock healthy.

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Coops and equipment look expensive. You want to start the right way without wasting money.

A different approach

Learn what you need, your way.

Every lesson comes in five formats: text, audio, video, slides, and an AI tutor. You can ask your personal tutor questions anytime to get clear answers for your specific situation.

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Watch, Listen, or Read

Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best

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Study Anywhere

Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.

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Real Certificate

ICOES and CPD endorsed Micro Certificate upon completion.

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Your AI tutor, on every lesson

Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.

You
I'm in a suburb near Wollongong with a small yard. What's a good, quiet breed that handles the weather here and is good for a family with kids?
AI Tutor
That's a great question. For suburban backyards, temperament and noise are just as important as egg production. Breeds like the Australorp or Orpington are often good choices because they tend to be calm, quiet, and reliable layers. They also handle the coastal NSW climate well. We cover how to assess breeds for heat tolerance in the course. Would you like me to summarise the key things to look for in a family-friendly breed?

Backyard Poultry Keeping

3 modules. 24 lessons. Everything you need.

From first principles to professional practice.

How this compares

Modern EduTraditional ProviderOther Online
Price$239 upfront$1,500 - $3,000+$500 - $2,000
Payment plan$25/weekVET loan or upfrontVaries
DurationSelf-paced6 - 12 months fixedSelf-paced
Lessons24Varies10 - 30
AI tutor✓ Included✗✗
Study formatVideo + audio + textIn-person or blendedVideo or text only
Money-back guarantee✓ 14 days✗Varies

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How it works

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Enrol and Start Immediately

No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 24 lessons.

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Study at Your Own Pace

Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.

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Earn Your Certificate

Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.

What You'll Get

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Full Course Access

All 24 lessons across 3 modules, available from day one.

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Personal AI Tutor

An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer questions and test your understanding.

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Five Learning Formats

Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat.

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Study Anywhere

Access your course on phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.

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ICOES and CPD Micro Certificate

Earn your professionally endorsed micro certificate upon completion.

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12 Months Access

Study at your own pace over a full 12 months. Extensions available on request if you need more time.

Introductory price. Available for a limited time

Backyard Poultry Keeping

Everything you need to get started

✓24 structured lessons across 3 modules
✓AI tutor on every lesson
✓Video, audio and written content. Choose your format
✓Guides to council rules and state regulations across Australia
✓Plans for predator protection and managing common pests
✓ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate
✓12 months access. Extensions available on request
$25per week

12 weekly payments · $300 total

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$299$239upfront

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This course is for you if…

✓Families in Australia who want fresh, healthy eggs from their own backyard.
✓Suburban and rural homeowners looking for a practical, self-sufficient hobby.
✓Beginners who want a clear, step-by-step guide to avoid common mistakes.
✓Anyone curious about keeping chickens but unsure about the rules, costs, or effort involved.

This course isn't for you if…

✗People wanting to start a commercial-scale egg or poultry farm.
✗Anyone needing a nationally recognised qualification in agriculture. For that, check TAFE or an RTO.
✗Those looking for specific veterinary advice to treat a sick bird. This course is for prevention, not diagnosis.
✗Experts who already have years of experience managing a productive flock.

Possible Career Outcomes

Completing this course could open doors to roles in home & self-sufficiency across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.

Home Renovator
Property Stylist
Sustainability Consultant
Home Organisation Specialist

These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.

What students say

4.9(10 reviews)
Informative and easy to understand

“Informative and easy to understand.”

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Darren F.
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Very detailed and thorough

“Very detailed and thorough.”

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Easy and well written

“It was easy and well written.”

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Easy to understand and interesting

“Easy to understand and interesting.”

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Kaylee C.
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Videos give you a break from reading

“The videos give you a break from reading.”

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Jason-Michael W.
Student
The video slides are explained so well

“Such a great course, the video slides are explained so well. I love the fast track videos. Very simple and easy to follow — the audio for each module made learning easy.”

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Donna T.
Student
Presented in language you can understand

“I like the fact it was presented in language you can understand. You can download the lesson or listen to the video — I have found both to be helpful. With the download option you can keep for future reference.”

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Sharon W.
Student
Great for different learning styles

“Very clear, explanatory, and easy to work through in your own time. It is very good with different learning styles — reading, watching, or listening. All of the materials are given at first and you are able to go at your own pace.”

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Becca B.
Student
Fantastic and easy to follow

“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”

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Ashley K-I.
Student, NZ
An amazing refresher

“It was an amazing refresher for me. And I am so happy to be able to keep going with my studying.”

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About the Backyard Poultry Keeping

The Backyard Poultry Keeping course is a complete guide for Australians who want to raise chickens at home. It is designed for beginners, families, and anyone interested in self-sufficiency. You will learn everything you need to start with confidence, from choosing the right breeds for your climate to understanding local council rules. The course covers practical topics like coop design, feeding, and keeping your flock healthy and safe from predators. Each lesson is available in five formats, including text, video, and audio. You also get a personal AI tutor you can ask questions anytime. This helps you get clear answers for your own backyard setup. On completion, you will earn an ICOES-endorsed Certificate of Completion. Please note, this is a professional development course designed to build practical skills. It is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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