Seed Industry Professional Program (SIPP) x Seed Academy
Planting the seeds of professional growth, boosting skills and knowledge of quality seeds
Welcome to a New Era of Seed Industry Learning. The SIPP x Seed Academy collaboration brings together powerful platforms to elevate your expertise in the seed industry. This initiative is designed to provide seed industry professionals with a broad and thorough understanding of seed industry related skills and topics, and earn recognition for their learning and industry engagement.
What is the program?
The Seed Industry Professional Program (SIPP) x Seed Academy is a unified online learning platform developed through a collaboration between APSA and the Australian Seed Federation (ASF). This initiative delivers a comprehensive and engaging educational experience tailored for seed industry professionals across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
It supports participants in building a comprehensive understanding of seed-related topics while earning points and badges for their efforts. Upon completing the program, participants receive accreditation as a Seed Industry Professional.
Key features:
Education and training
- Explore a variety of interactive courses and webinars on topics such as seed certification, biosecurity, and plant breeding.
- Courses are delivered in 15-minute micro-modules, offering flexibility for self-paced learning.
Recognition and progress tracking
- Earn digital badges, certificates, and professional development (PD) points as you complete activities.
- Achieve accreditation with 250 PD points, and maintain it annually by earning 100 points through continued engagement.
Convenient learning
- 100% online, eliminating the need for travel.
- Accessible anytime, anywhere, on your preferred device.
Why enroll?
The program helps strengthen your professional credibility, expand your seed industry knowledge, and demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning. It’s an excellent opportunity to invest in your career within the dynamic seed industry.
Getting started
Enroll to the ASF Seed Industry Professional Program
This program is available exclusively to APSA and ASF members only.
Take a look through the information brochure for program details:
For APSA members, except those in Australia, please click the below banner to register. Please reach out to APSA Membership Coordination Manager or Bobbie at komsak@apsaseed.org if you have any problem on the registration.
For ASF members: contact Fergus Brown at fbrown@asf.asn.au for registration.
Fees for APSA members (one-time fee applicable for subscription from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026):
USD 500: Access for 5 learners per APSA member organization
USD 900: Access for 10 learners per APSA member organization
USD 1400: Access for 20 learners per APSA member organization
Should you require further information or user assistance, feel free to reach out to Bobbie at komsak@apsaseed.org. We are here to support your learning journey.