Saturday , 24 January 2026

2026 Training

Date/Status Training Course* Training Fee (USD)

  • Discounted rate for Filipinos available
Venue**
6-16 April
Accepting applicants
Abalone hatchery and grow-out operations 2,160 TMS
20 April-5 May
Accepting applicants
Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) seed production, nursery and management 1,560 TMS
11-15 May
Accepting applicants
Giant freshwater prawn hatchery and grow-out operations 660 BFS
22 June-28 July
Accepting applicants
Marine fish hatchery operations  2,880 TMS
23 June-1 July
Accepting applicants
Oyster hatchery operations (Cultchless/ Single-Spat Method) 900 TMS
3-21 August
Accepting applicants
Mangrove crab hatchery operations 2,160 TMS
10-14 August
Accepting applicants
Tilapia hatchery and grow-out operations 660 BFS
10-19 August
Accepting applicants
Propagation and farming of tissue-cultured seaweeds 1,440 TMS
24 August-2 September
Accepting applicants
Mangrove crab nursery and grow-out operations 1,080 TMS
5-9 October
Accepting applicants
Catfish hatchery and grow-out operations 660 BFS
10-24 November
Accepting applicants
Community-based freshwater aquaculture for remote rural areas of Southeast Asia 1,440 BFS
To be arranged
Accepting applicants
Distance learning course on principles of health management in aquaculture (AquaHealth Online) 720 Online
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Brackishwater aquaculture At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Fish health diagnostics

  • Bacteriological analysis
  • Detection of bacterial and viral diseases in fish and shrimp using PCR
At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Selected freshwater species

  • Giant freshwater prawn
  • Tilapia
  • Catfish
At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Aquaculture engineering At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Marine fish net cage culture At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Feed formulation and preparation At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Hatchery of selected species
(milkfish/sea bass/grouper/pompano)
At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Pond culture of selected marine species At cost TMS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
Carp hatchery and grow-out operations At cost BFS
By arrangement
Accepting applicants
On-site training courses on aquaculture technologies At cost TMS

*Training courses may be postponed if the minimum number of participants cannot be attained. Courses should have at least 7 local participants

**BFS – Binangonan Freshwater Station, Tapao Point, Binangonan, Rizal; TMS -Tigbauan Main Station, Tigbauan, Iloilo

For more details, please contact the Training Section. The training fee covers the cost of registration, training materials, and transportation during official trips. Accommodation and meals are not included. Customized courses require a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 25% of the training fee two weeks before the start of the training course for a secured slot. The training schedule and training fee are subject to change without prior notice.

For accommodations, coordinate directly with the Housing Management Office (Ms. Sunshine Mae Salonga) through email at hbgmu@seafdec.org.ph.

For more information, please contact:

Training and Information Division
Tel No.: (6333) 330 7033; Fax No.: (6333) 330 7031
Email: training@seafdec.org.ph, eamar@seafdec.org.ph, cmgenzola@seafdec.org.ph, faya@seafdec.org.ph (for BFS-based training courses)

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