Niab has trained many generations of crop inspectors and seed analysts from across the UK agricultural industry. Our training, including refresher courses, is based around the seed certification schemes. We train more than 300 crop inspectors each year, who go on to officially check the various levels of certified seed that are sold in the UK, with 550 field plots set-aside specifically for training purposes. Courses are also available on seed sampling, grain variety identification, seed analysis and seed certification administration.
Training courses 2025 and 2026
For further information and to book places email [email protected]
| Course |
Part & Location |
Course date |
Exam date |
Application Deadline |
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Other
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| Seed Certification Administration course |
28/10/2025 |
N/A |
07/10/2025 |
Book here |
Cereals crop Inspectors training and examination
|
| Cereals Initial |
Part I - Online |
26-29/1/2026 |
29/01/2026 |
05/01/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
16/06/2026 |
16/06/2026 |
05/01/2026 |
| Cereal initial optional dry material revision session |
25/03/2026 |
N/A |
04/03/2026 |
| Cereal Licensed & Licensed Higher Retest |
Part I - Online |
11/02/2026 |
11/02/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
18/06/2026 |
18/06/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
| Optional dry material revision session - invite will be sent to candidates |
25/03/2026 |
N/A |
04/03/2026 |
| Cereal Offical Retest |
Part I - Online |
11/02/2026 |
11/02/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
16/06/2026 |
16/06/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
| Optional dry material revision session - invite will be sent to candidates |
25/03/2026 |
N/A |
04/03/2026 |
| Compulsory Re-Attendance. INVITE ONLY |
Part I compulsory re-attendance for 2025 candidates - Online |
11/02/2026 |
11/02/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
Invite Only |
| Part II compulsory re-attendance for 2025 Official Candidates - Plot based |
16/06/2026 |
16/06/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
| Part II compulsory re-attendance for 2025 Licenced/Licenced Higher Candidates - Plot based |
18/06/2026 |
18/06/2026 |
21/01/2026 |
Herbage Crop Inspectors training and examination
|
| Herbage Initial |
Part I - Online |
24/02/2026 |
24/02/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
07/05/2026 |
07/05/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
| Herbage Licensed, Licensed Higher & Official Retest |
Part I - Online |
24/02/2026 |
24/02/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - plot based |
07/05/2026 |
07/05/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
| Compulsory Re-Attendance. INVITE ONLY |
Part I compulsory re-attendance for 2024 candidates - Online |
24/02/2026 |
24/02/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
Invite Only |
| Part II compulsory re-attendance for 2024 candidates - Plot based |
07/05/2026 |
07/05/2026 |
03/02/2026 |
Pulse Crop Inspectors training and examination
|
| Pulse Initial |
Part I - Online |
26/02/2026 |
26/02/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
04/06/2026 |
04/06/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
| Pulse Lincesed, Licensed Higher & Official Retest |
Part I - Online |
26/02/2026 |
26/02/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
04/06/2026 |
04/06/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
| Compulsory Re-Attendance. INVITE ONLY |
Part I compulsory re-attendance for 2024 candidates - Online |
26/02/2026 |
26/02/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
Invite Only |
| Part II compulsory re-attendance for 2024 candidates - Plot based |
04/06/2026 |
04/06/2026 |
05/02/2026 |
Fodder and Oilseed Crop Inspectors training and examination
|
| Fodder & Oilseeds Initial |
Part I - Online |
23/09/2026 |
23/09/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
07/10/2026 |
07/10/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
| Fodder & Oilseeds Licensed, Licensed Higher & Official Retest |
Part I - Online |
23/09/2026 |
23/09/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
Book Here |
| Part II - Plot based |
07/10/2026 |
07/10/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
| Compulsory Re-Attendance. INVITE ONLY |
Part I compulsory re-attendance for 2025 candidates - Online |
23/09/2026 |
23/09/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
Invite Only |
| Part II compulsory re-attendance for 2025 candidates - Plot based |
07/10/2026 |
07/10/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
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*Please note all part 2 plot based courses will start in the plot location as given in the pre course email.
All retest candidates and compulsory re attendance candidates will be sent an invitation to attend training
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