UPOV Training

UPOV Distance Learning Courses

Code Course Session Study period Registration period
DL-205 Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention

Sesson 1

Session 2

05-Mar to 09-Apr 2025

08-Oct to 12-Nov 2025

06-Jan to 09-Feb 2025

28-Jul to 07-Sep 2025

DL-305A Administration of Plant Breeders' Rights
(Part A of DL-305 course: Examination of applications for plant breeders' rights)

Session 1

Session 2

05-Mar to 09-Apr 2025

08-Oct to 12-Nov 2025

06-Jan to 09-Feb 2025

28-Jul to 07-Sep 2025

DL-305B DUS Examination
(Part B of DL-305 course: Examination of applications for plant breeders' rights)

Session 1

Session 2

05-Mar to 09-Apr 2025

08-Oct to 12-Nov 2025

06-Jan to 09-Feb 2025

28-Jul to 07-Sep 2025

DL-305 Examination of applications for plant breeders' rights

Session 1

Session 2

05-Mar to 09-Apr 2025

08-Oct to 12-Nov 2025

06-Jan to 09-Feb 2025

28-Jul to 07-Sep 2025

The UPOV Courses are hosted on the WIPO eLearning Center.  
For enquiries contact:  dl205.admin@upov.int

Other Training

Naktuinbouw - Online course:  Plant breeders'rights for food security and economic development

Course information and registration form

Dates of course: Ongoing enrollment
Registration deadline: Ongoing enrollment
Duration of course: Pace is determined by the learner. The program will be available for a period of 6 months
Total hours:  7 e-learning modules plus 1 optional assignment, worth around 80 hours of study
Venue:  Online
Course fee: Euros 2,500.00 (excl. VAT)

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