This course is meant to increase understanding of when and how qPCR can be used effectively in operations, focusing on practical applications such as deciding what questions qPCR can answer, how to collect and handle samples properly, how to interpret results, and how to use the results to inform decisions, without needing to build a molecular lab or purchase qPCR equipment.
Whether you work in crop production, livestock management, agribusiness, or food-supply chains, this three-day course will give you actionable, data-driven skills to optimize yield, reduce risks, and support sustainable agriculture — and add skills to your resume!
Highlights:
+ Hands-on training with PCR and qPCR to detect disease, assess genetic traits, monitor soil/food safety and more.
+ Data-driven insights to improve yield, reduce loss, and boost sustainability.
+ Flexible learning: 2 days of online modules + 1 day in-person, hands-on lab.
Dates: Feb 18-20, 2026 (Wed-Fri)
Schedule + Delivery:
+ Feb. 18 | 9 am-12 pm (Online)
+ Feb. 19 | Choose ONE lab time: 9 am-12 pm OR 2-5 pm (In Person Lab, KPU Surrey Campus)
+ Feb. 20 | 9 am-12 pm (Online)