NAA’s Algae Production Certification Program
October 22, 2011
Biotech Institute – Lone Star College
The Woodlands, Texas
“The Algae Production Certification Program is the only one in the country that teaches all aspects of commercial algae production, starting with strain selection and ending with the economics and marketing of co-products.,” according to NAA Executive Director Barry Cohen, ” we are fortunate to be able to offer this annual opportunity to learn in a classroom environment as well as with hands-on experience in one. As this industry emerges, NAA wants to make sure there is a qualified, educated workforce who understands all aspects of commercial algae production and new markets and business opportunities they will be creating, and this program provides the broad foundation of learning that will be needed.”
Algaepreneurs, algae producers, algae researchers, students, algae equipment companies and potential investors/lenders are invited to attend the National Algae Association’s Algae Production Certification Program. The program will provide comprehensive training about algae strains, growing, harvesting and extraction methodologies, as well as a variety of economic factors.
The program features instruction by experts in the algae production, research and equipment communities who share in the commitment to bring commercial-scale algae production to reality, along with an onsite view of commercial-scale closed-loop photobioreactors, an algae lab, and a final exam. See preliminary curriculum outline below.
Registration Fee:
$750 – Non-NAA members
$500 – NAA Members
$350 – Researchers/Government
$250 – Student*
* Educators – contact us for group pricing
Certificates of Completion will be issued to individuals who successfully complete the Program and are not transferable.
Curriculum:
Algae Strain Selection
Algae Cultivation
Growing
Harvesting
Extraction
Economics/Scale-Up Challenges
Market
Exam
Participants will see commercial PBR’s, learn about algae cultures and strain selection, growing algae in ponds and in photobioreactors, and harvesting and extraction methods, along with economics and different markets. Students will also be given a tour of the new lab at Lone Star College.
National Algae Association
4747 Research Forest Drive, Suite 180
The Woodlands, TX 77381
www.nationalalgaeassociation.com
Source: http://algaenews.com/2011/09/naa-announces-algae-production-certification-program/