How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert in DR Congo

Executive Summary

Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert (CQAG) 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 CQAG 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 Quality Assurance and Standards Expert

Acronym

CQAG

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

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex crop and livestock production functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement crop and livestock production systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to crop and livestock production

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 Quality Assurance and Standards Expert

Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards 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

Control Design, Testing and Evidence of Operation

Control design, testing and the evidence of operation · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicated effort · The three lines model and who actually owns risk · Emerging governance technologies

3

Governance and compliance KPIs

Governance and compliance KPIs · Risk and control effectiveness metrics · Benchmarking against standards · Value and savings programmes

4

Risk and control effectiveness metrics

Risk and control effectiveness metrics · Benchmarking against standards · Maturity and capability assessment · Funding the working-capital cycle

5

Benchmarking against standards

Benchmarking against standards · Maturity and capability assessment · Continuous improvement of controls · Demand planning and sales and operations planning

6

Maturity and capability assessment

Maturity and capability assessment · Continuous improvement of controls · Assurance and audit outcomes · GRC platforms and technology

7

Continuous improvement of controls

Continuous improvement of controls · Assurance and audit outcomes · Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics · The helping relationship and its purpose

8

Leadership and Management

Record-keeping and management accounting · Pricing and margin management · Financial management and cash flow · Insurance and price-risk management

9

People and Capability

Diagnostics, psychometrics and 360 feedback in coaching · Coaching supervision models and reflective frameworks · Digital, remote and AI-assisted coaching · Coaching for performance versus coaching for development

10

Strategy and Direction

Communication strategy in change programmes · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks

11

Operations and Delivery

Recognition, accruals and earnings quality · Tender planning and documentation · Competitive bidding processes · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation

12

Communication and Influence

Professional presentation and pitching · Negotiation with clients and partners · Closed-loop feedback systems · Influencing and presenting insights

13

Change and Innovation

User adoption and change · Scaling innovation to production · Value innovation and uncontested market space · Intellectual property and defensibility of innovation

14

Data and Measurement

Health records, data and confidentiality · Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket · Analytical techniques and bias · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)

15

Financial Acumen

Standard costing and variance investigation · Budgeting, budgetary control and rolling forecasts · Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts · Reading financial statements: ratios in context

16

Risk and Governance

Managing price and discount governance · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Water-user associations and governance · Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis

17

Stakeholders and Partners

Stakeholder satisfaction · Stakeholder identification and analysis · Reporting and dashboards · Building project relationships

18

Digital and Technology

Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001) · Management accounts and dashboards · Digital permits and inspections · Emerging-technology evaluation

19

Ethics and Integrity

Embedding values and behaviours · HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics · Professional ethics and duty of care

20

Self-Leadership

Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy · Personal leadership development planning · Wellbeing and resilience coaching

21

People Administration

Performance management systems and cycles · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Pay equity, transparency and reward governance

22

Customers and Markets

Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · Telecom products, tariffs and customer lifecycles · The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market · Market analysis and environmental scanning

23

Projects and Delivery

Wellness programmes and promotion · Managing HR projects and change · Cost and profitability analysis · Designing a safety programme or control

24

Inclusion and Culture

Building a coaching culture · Organisational culture assessment and change · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions

25

Legal and Policy

The regulatory landscape and central banking · Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR) · Contract exit and renewal · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape

26

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Global and comparative HR contexts · Global mobility and international employment · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Change and adoption in projects

27

Suppliers and Partners

Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement · Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging · Decision support and insight · Procurement and asset management under donor rules

28

Sustainability

Integration with quality and environment · Environmental management and pollution control · The organisational context and operating environment · Emotional intelligence and the emotional climate of a team

29

Public and Community Context

Community and lifelong learning · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting · Attachment and developmental theory

30

Knowledge and Learning

Learning in the flow of work · Embedding learning in performance · Sustaining a learning organisation · Blended and hybrid learning design

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

Control Design, Testing and Evidence of Operation — applied to your own work
Governance and compliance KPIs — applied to your own work
Risk and control effectiveness metrics — applied to your own work
Benchmarking against standards — applied to your own work
Maturity and capability assessment — applied to your own work
Continuous improvement of controls — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CQAG 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 CQAG?

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 CQAG 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 CQAG 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 CQAG certification?

The Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards 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 CQAG 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 CQAG?

The Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards 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 CQAG?

The Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CQAG 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 CQAG?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CQAG 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

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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

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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

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I earned my CQAG 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

Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert

Certified Agri Quality Assurance and Standards Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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