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Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CAGC)

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Executive Summary

Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert (CAGC) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CAGC holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert
Acronym
CAGC
Category
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Agronomists and Farm Managers
  • Agricultural Extension and Advisory Officers
  • Agribusiness and Value-Chain Professionals
  • Cooperative and Rural Development Practitioners
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards
Operational Excellence
Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to crop and livestock production
Business Performance
Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management
Global Employability
Qualify for crop and livestock production roles across agribusinesses, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Crop and Soil Science, Agronomy and Land Management
Livestock, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Fundamentals
Farm Business Management, Value Chains and Markets
Sustainable, Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture
Agricultural Extension, Advisory Services and Rural Development
Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert
Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners · Agroecological zones, farming systems and enterprise selection
2
Protecting and Watering the Crop
Cold chain and perishable produce logistics · Water management and irrigation practice · Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk · Trade, logistics and incoterms
3
Livestock in the System
Livestock husbandry and productivity · Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition · Animal health, disease and biosecurity · Investment appraisal and risk
4
Harvest and Post-Harvest
Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment · Post-harvest loss and handling · Storage, drying and stock management · Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management
5
Markets, Margins and Records
Market access, buyers and contract farming · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs
6
Finance, Inputs and Organisation
Agricultural finance and credit for farmers · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives · Farm management information systems and data platforms
7
Soil, Nutrition and Establishment
Soil health and fertility management · Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency · Seed selection, varieties and seed systems · Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting
8
Agricultural Practice
Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes · Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness · Cooperatives, farmer organisations and collective bargaining · Grading, standards and food safety compliance
9
Markets and Value Chains
Insurance and price-risk management · Fair trade and responsible supply · Strategic customer relationships · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
10
Agricultural Finance
Cost of production, pricing and profitability · Income capitalisation and investment value · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Insurance products and lines of business
11
Environment and Climate
Housing, welfare and environmental management · Environmental, social and governance (ESG) · Sustainability reporting and disclosure · Embedding sustainability in sourcing
12
Standards, Risk and Compliance
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry · Governance of the CX programme · Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations · The regulatory landscape and central banking
13
Communities and Capability
Capacity and performance management · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Youth and start-ups in agriculture · Corporate social responsibility and community impact
14
Projects and Delivery
Herd and flock health planning and biosecurity · Monitoring profitability and performance · Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework · Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
15
Data, Records and Research
Service analytics and dashboards · Text and interaction analytics · Data privacy and consent · Data ethics and customer privacy
16
Technology in Agriculture
Digital permits and inspections · Automation and safety technology · Emerging HSE technologies · Digital transformation and IT strategy
17
Leadership and Management
Pasture, forage and rangeland management · Dairy, poultry, and small-ruminant enterprise management · Value addition and processing decisions · Ground control and strata management
18
Supply and Logistics
Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Sustainable input management · Linking farmers to markets, finance and inputs
19
Operations and Quality
Data quality and governance · Yield and productivity modelling · Yield, productivity and profitability metrics · Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
20
Communication and Advisory
Digital extension and e-advisory · Communicating technical information to diverse audiences · Professional report writing and presentation · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
21
Policy, Land and Legal
Traceability, certification and export requirements · Policy, planning and objectives · Legal and other requirements · Certification and continual improvement
22
Health and Nutrition
Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Confidentiality and health data
23
Stakeholders and Partners
Managing difficult stakeholders · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
24
Labour and Workforce
Employee experience and engagement · Customer and employee satisfaction · Employee engagement models and drivers · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
25
Ethics and Responsibility
Ethics in communications · Corporate social responsibility communications · Ethics and professional standards in finance · Responsibility accounting and cost centres
26
Enterprise and Innovation
Innovation and fintech collaboration · Supplier development and innovation · Business model design and innovation · Emerging tools and innovation
27
Strategy and Development
Aligning teams around strategy · Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard · Strategic decision-making under uncertainty · Measuring strategic progress
28
Learning and Adoption
Platform design and user adoption · Adult learning and farmer field schools · Complaint data and learning · Cognitive load and learning science
29
Inclusion and Equity
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Handling vulnerable customers · Brand equity and positioning · Financial inclusion and agency banking
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Investment portfolio management · Thought leadership · Fleet management and costs · Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Protecting and Watering the Crop — applied to your own work
  • Livestock in the System — applied to your own work
  • Harvest and Post-Harvest — applied to your own work
  • Markets, Margins and Records — applied to your own work
  • Finance, Inputs and Organisation — applied to your own work
  • Soil, Nutrition and Establishment — applied to your own work
Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAGC certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CAGC?

This certification is ideal for Agronomists and Farm Managers, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Officers, Agribusiness and Value-Chain Professionals and Cooperative and Rural Development Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CAGC certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CAGC internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CAGC certification?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CAGC certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CAGC?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CAGC?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CAGC while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CAGC?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CAGC strengthens your expertise in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems and positions you for advancement across agribusinesses, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Farm Operations Director
Private Sector

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Agribusiness Manager
NGO Sector

I earned my CAGC while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Agricultural Extension Lead
Government
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