“Through the Almond Learning Hub, we are expanding how we serve the industry by providing free access to continuing education credits (CEUs) year-round,” said Jenny Nicolau, associate director of Industry Relations and Global Communications for ABC. “This platform ensures industry members can stay informed and maintain required certifications conveniently, without waiting for in-person events.”
Comprehensive Course Offerings
The Almond Learning Hub launched with nearly 90 hours of continuing education content spanning diverse topics such as:
- Pest management
- Irrigation strategies and soil health
- Whole orchard recycling
- Food safety and biomass use
Courses on the platform cater to various needs, from short overview videos to in-depth sessions that fulfill credit requirements. Continuing education credits are available for three key license types:
- DPR (California Department of Pesticide Regulation)
- CCA (Certified Crop Advisor)
- CDFA-INMP (California Department of Food and Agriculture - Irrigated Nutrient Management Program)
Beyond CEUs, the platform also connects users with ABC resources such as the Salinity Guide, nitrogen management materials and cover crop insights, giving users a one-stop hub for practical knowledge.
Easy Navigation and Customization
One of the standout features of the Almond Learning Hub is its robust filtering options. Users can customize their learning experience by sorting courses by:
- Credit type
- Video length
- Orchard stage (e.g., dormancy, harvest)
- Industry role (grower, PCA, etc.)
Additionally, archived sessions from past Almond Conferences and ABC Summits are available, ensuring access to materials and credits even if users miss events. “This tool allows us to extend the impact of our education programs. Users can access sessions and credits any time throughout the year, not just during conferences,” Nicolau emphasized.
Streamlined Registration and Security
While the platform prioritizes usability, ABC has also implemented strong security protocols to protect user data. Registrants will sign in using Microsoft credentials to ensure a secure experience. For those without Microsoft accounts, the site offers a simple process to create one. This step protects sensitive information like license numbers for PCAs and CCAs.
How It Works
The Almond Learning Hub is designed with the end user in mind, based on input from growers, PCAs, and CCAs. Once logged in, users can browse the course catalog, save courses for future sessions, and monitor their progress through in-course activities. Most credit-based courses conclude with a short multiple-choice quiz to confirm comprehension, followed by instant access to certificates of completion.
Accessing the Hub
The Almond Learning Hub is available at AlmondLearningHub.com. Industry members can create an account or log in and immediately start exploring the catalog. “We’ve designed this tool to be free, secure, and easy to use,” Nicolau said. “This is one more way we’re supporting the almond industry with continuous learning opportunities.”
The Almond Learning Hub promises to be a game-changer, enabling professionals to stay on top of the latest industry practices and maintain their certifications efficiently — at no cost.
For more information or to get started, visit AlmondLearningHub.com.
