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.
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.
Backyard Poultry Keeping
Council rules seem confusing. You're not sure what is allowed in your backyard or state.
You're worried about predators, pests, and diseases. You want to know how to keep your flock healthy.
Coops and equipment look expensive. You want to start the right way without wasting money.
A different approach
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.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Micro Certificate upon completion.
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.
Backyard Poultry Keeping
From first principles to professional practice.
| Modern Edu | Traditional Provider | Other Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 upfront | $1,500 - $3,000+ | $500 - $2,000 |
| Payment plan | $25/week | VET loan or upfront | Varies |
| Duration | Self-paced | 6 - 12 months fixed | Self-paced |
| Lessons | 24 | Varies | 10 - 30 |
| AI tutor | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Study format | Video + audio + text | In-person or blended | Video or text only |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 14 days | ✗ | Varies |
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No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 24 lessons.
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.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
All 24 lessons across 3 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer questions and test your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat.
Access your course on phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
Earn your professionally endorsed micro certificate upon completion.
Study at your own pace over a full 12 months. Extensions available on request if you need more time.
Everything you need to get started
12 weekly payments · $300 total
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
Try the course, explore the AI tutor, work through the first lessons. If it's not for you within 14 days, we'll refund you in full.*
Completing this course could open doors to roles in home & self-sufficiency across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
“Informative and easy to understand.”
“Very detailed and thorough.”
“It was easy and well written.”
“Easy to understand and interesting.”
“The videos give you a break from reading.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”
“It was an amazing refresher for me. And I am so happy to be able to keep going with my studying.”
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).
Join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they actually love.
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