Online Learning for Plant Variety Protection

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UPOV’s online learning courses are fully web-based, allowing participants to study at their own pace. The courses are flexible and can be undertaken at any time within the 4-week study period.

Each course features comprehensive explanations, interactive diagrams, self-assessment quizzes and end of module tests which provide ample guidance.
Participants also benefit from tutoring by UPOV experts, offering opportunities to seek clarification and engage in meaningful discussions.
The final exam is conducted online during the fifth week of the course, after which successful participants receive an electronic certificate of completion and badge.

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2026 session dates

Session 1

Registration period: 05-Jan to 08-Feb 

Study period: 04-Mar to 08-April

 

Session 2

Registration period: 27-Jul to 06-Sep 

Study period: 07-Oct to 11-Nov

Courses description

The introductory course, DL-205 “Introduction to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) System of Plant Variety Protection”, aims to provide a comprehensive description of the main notions, conditions and principles of the protection provided for plant varieties under the UPOV Convention.

The advanced course DL-305 (can be taken in two separate courses DL-305A and DL-305B) aims to provide a basic understanding of the examination of applications for plant breeders’ rights under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants.
UPOV distance learning courses are offered through the e-Learning Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

DL-205

Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention

DL-305

Examination of applications for plant breeders' rights

DL-305A

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

DL-305B

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

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Date : August 26, 2025
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