How extensive is the continuing education, further training in phytobenthos?

The CAS Phytobenthos - Aquatic Plants and Algae certificate course lasts18 monthsand comprises attendance days as well as the preparation of a thesis and, of course, self-study. Successful completion is credited with 15 ECTS points; one ECTS point means approximately 30 hours of study. This means that you have to work with around450 hours effortwithin one and a half years.