The FAO elearning Academy offers a course titled Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance in Food and Agriculture. It introduces the subject through the relationship between agrifood systems and human, animal and environmental health.
The learning opportunity is relevant to students and professionals seeking a stronger foundation for work in food systems, agriculture, public policy or related development programmes. It is a course guide, not a newly announced 2026 recruitment call or an offer of employment with FAO.
Course content and certification
The course contains five lessons of approximately thirty to forty minutes each. Topics include the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance, the One Health perspective, stakeholder roles and approaches to reducing its impacts in food and agriculture.
FAO lists a digital badge for learners who complete the course and pass the final examination with at least 75 per cent. The content also discusses FAO’s 2021–2025 action plan. Readers should recognise that historical policy reference rather than assume every section describes a newly issued 2026 framework.
Who may find it useful
The official audience includes students, veterinary and extension services, laboratory personnel, policymakers, food safety officers and other food-sector stakeholders. The course can help learners understand terminology and see how different professional responsibilities connect.
Choose a learning goal before starting. You might want to understand a concept used in a report, prepare for further study or improve how you discuss a food-systems issue with colleagues. A specific goal can help you identify which parts of the course require the most attention.
Make the learning manageable
Plan separate study sessions for the lessons and allow additional time for review. The estimated lesson duration is a guide, not a requirement to finish quickly. Pause when a term is unfamiliar and write a short explanation in your own words.
Keep a glossary of concepts you need to revisit. Add the course section in which each term appears so you can return to the original explanation. This creates a more useful reference than copying large amounts of text without checking your understanding.
Connect the course with your field
As an exercise, map the organisations or professional roles discussed in a lesson. Identify what information they may need from one another and where collaboration becomes important. Label the exercise as a learning activity rather than an assessment of a real organisation.
If you work in a relevant setting, discuss questions with an appropriately qualified supervisor. Use the course to improve understanding and communication, while keeping workplace decisions within the procedures and responsibilities that apply to your role.
Read policy references carefully
When a lesson refers to an action plan or strategy, record its date and purpose. Distinguish a historical framework from current operational guidance. If you later use a concept in a report or presentation, check the latest applicable source before presenting a policy claim as current.
This habit is useful beyond the course itself. Training materials provide a structured introduction, while professional work may require updated national guidance, institutional procedures or specialist advice. Keep the scope of each source clear in your notes.
Prepare for the assessment honestly
Review the learning objectives and identify concepts you cannot yet explain without looking at your notes. Return to those sections before taking the assessment. Completing the test independently helps ensure that the badge reflects your own understanding.
Once you have earned it, list the official course title and provider accurately on your CV or professional profile. A short course can show continuing learning, but it does not replace a professional qualification, licence or substantial practical experience.
Use a practical output
Consider writing a one-page learning summary for yourself. Explain the main concepts, questions you still have and the next topic you want to study. If you share it, use accurate references and avoid including confidential workplace information.
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