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Our programs are designed to grow with you, and so does your investment. Begin at any level, upgrade anytime, and graduate with infrastructure credit.
Begin at the level that matches your current experience. Your pathway is flexible, your destination clear: from beginner to commercial master.
Your previous investment always credits toward the next level. Progressive learning, cumulative investment.
Complete AFRA Master level and receive R19,500 credit toward your AQUA HARVEST commercial system.
You graduate certified, trained, and ready to operate commercially — professional credentials and operational expertise to launch successfully.
Progressive training from foundation to mastery — start where you are, upgrade as you grow.
1 week · Fully online
Foundational principles, water chemistry, fish and plant biology, and small-scale system design. Ideal for hobbyists and complete newcomers.
3 weeks · Fully online
Commercial system planning, financial modelling, operations and market positioning. For entrepreneurs preparing to launch a producing farm.
8 weeks hybrid · 7 online + 1 practical
Master-level technical training plus a hands-on practical week. Graduates leave with the skills and infrastructure credit to build a commercial farm.
Begin at any level. Upgrade anytime. Investment carries forward.
Level: START — Beginner
Mode: 100% Online (1 week)
Prerequisites: No experience required
This foundation course teaches you everything you need to start your aquaponics journey. Set up, cycle and maintain a home system, understand the nitrogen cycle, choose appropriate fish and plants, and troubleshoot common issues.
Level: BUILD — Agribusiness
Mode: 100% Online (3 weeks)
Prerequisites: Aquaponics 101 training required
R8,500
Launch and operate a viable commercial aquaponics business. This professional-level course teaches you to scale from home to commercial production — commercial fish management, seed-to-harvest production planning, daily business operations, team management, and complete commercial system design.
Includes all 7 modules from Aquaponics 101, plus:
Level: Master
Mode: Hybrid (7 weeks online, 1 week physical)
Includes: AQUA Training
Launch and operate a viable commercial aquaponics business.
This professional-level course teaches you to scale from home to commercial production. You’ll master commercial fish management, seed-to-harvest production planning, daily business operations, team management, and complete commercial system design.
Comprehensive training manual (digital & print)
AQUA HARVEST Master Operator Certificate
Teaching Aquaponics Certification
3 Professional Masterclasses
Lifetime access & priority support
Executive alumni network
🎁 R19,500 credit toward AQUA HARVEST system
Includes all 15 modules from AQUA, plus:
Real-world skills you can implement immediately on your own system.
Focus on profitability and sustainable, scalable growth.
Solutions designed for African climates, markets and economics.
Learn from global aquaponics leaders with 20+ years in the field.
Founder and director of Afraponix, Justin is dedicated to transforming African agriculture through world-class aquaponics education. With deep understanding of Africa’s unique food security challenges, he leads the mission to empower agripreneurs across the continent to build profitable, sustainable enterprises.
Expertise: Business strategy, educational program development, sustainable agriculture leadership, African markets
International aquaponics expert recognised for creating innovative systems that balance efficiency, sustainability and profitability. Mark brings global perspective from designing commercial-scale operations across multiple continents. He leads technical content development for AQUA and AFRA programs.
Expertise: Commercial system design, biointegrated systems engineering, water quality optimisation, automation, operational scaling
Reserve your seat in the upcoming cohort. Cohorts run quarterly across all three levels.
Tell us a bit about you and which programme you want to join. We’ll be in touch within one business day with cohort dates and next steps.
Two-day in-person intensive on system design + business planning. Limited seats — for hobbyists, entrepreneurs and DIY practitioners building their first pilot module.
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