What is the Certified Agricultural Appraiser?

The Certified Agricultural Appraiser is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Agriculture & Agribusiness.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

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Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Appraiser

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Appraiser (CAGA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-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 10 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 CAGA 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 Agricultural Appraiser

Acronym

CAGA

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 Agricultural Appraiser

Certified Agricultural Appraiser: 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

Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis

Grading, standards and food safety compliance · Analytical techniques and bias · Preparing financial statements · Market access, buyers and contract farming

3

Using evidence to refine agricultural practice

Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Interpreting financial statements · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Agricultural finance, credit and insurance

4

Capstone scoping

Reporting quality and governance · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Budget vs actual and variance · Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation

5

Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment

Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Cost and profitability analysis · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Responsible use of agrochemicals and inputs

6

Designing an evidence-based intervention or farm plan

Forecasting and planning · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Implementation planning and risk management · Carbon, greenhouse gases and soil carbon sequestration

7

Financial and technical feasibility analysis

Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Implementation planning and risk management · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement

8

Projects and Delivery

Banking products, services and delivery channels · Leading banking projects and change · Development banking and project finance · Continuous improvement in delivery

9

Inclusion and Culture

Access to finance and de-risking · Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management · Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices · Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture

10

Legal and Policy

Contract farming and out-grower schemes · Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes · Legal and other requirements · Contract types and risk allocation

11

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-cultural and global inclusion

12

Suppliers and Partners

Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces · Sustainable procurement principles and standards · Fair trade and responsible supply

13

Sustainability

Emerging assurance areas (ESG) · Corporate social responsibility communications · Sustainability, ESG and integrated value · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies

14

Public and Community Context

Lessons learned and development · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Customer and community engagement

15

Knowledge and Learning

Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting · Traceability, blockchain and digital records · Record-keeping and management accounting · Health records, data and confidentiality

16

Leadership and Management

Insurance and price-risk management · Water resources, catchment and on-farm water management · Equipment maintenance, safety and cost management · Farm management information systems and data platforms

17

People and Capability

Bankable proposal development · Business planning and bankable proposal development · Schedule development and optimisation · Stakeholder engagement strategy

18

Strategy and Direction

Scaling and growth strategies · Agribusiness models and strategy · Measuring growth and transformation impact · Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge

19

Operations and Delivery

Water, irrigation and water productivity · Livestock husbandry and productivity · Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar · Farm and enterprise business planning

20

Communication and Influence

Stakeholder communications · Ethics in communications · Internal communications · Negotiation and closing commercial deals

21

Change and Innovation

Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption · Customer experience transformation · Digital and self-service transformation · Innovation in service delivery

22

Data and Measurement

Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs · Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics · Text and interaction analytics

23

Financial Acumen

Investment appraisal and risk · Agricultural value chain analysis · Inclusive and fair value chains · Market linkage, aggregation and value chains

24

Risk and Governance

Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules · Technology governance and change control · Interest-rate risk and gap analysis · Asset-liability committee (ALCO) governance

25

Stakeholders and Partners

Categories of spend and stakeholders · Stakeholder mapping and liaison · Board and management reporting · Strategic customer relationships

26

Digital and Technology

Digital marketplaces and e-commerce · Irrigation systems: surface, sprinkler and drip design · Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies · Market systems and price discovery

27

Ethics and Integrity

Sustainability and responsible sourcing · Transparency, fairness and value for money · Ethics and professional conduct in security · Ethics in tax practice

28

Self-Leadership

Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Supply chain risk, disruption and resilience · Working with organisations on wellbeing

29

People Administration

Total reward design and pay positioning · Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · Contract performance management after award · The customer experience (CX) discipline

30

Customers and Markets

Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness · Market linkages and aggregation · Marketing channels and promotion · Customer journey mapping

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

Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis — applied to your own work
Using evidence to refine agricultural practice — applied to your own work
Capstone scoping — applied to your own work
Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment — applied to your own work
Designing an evidence-based intervention or farm plan — applied to your own work
Financial and technical feasibility analysis — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAGA 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 CAGA?

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 CAGA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CAGA 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 CAGA certification?

The Certified Agricultural Appraiser is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CAGA 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 CAGA?

The Certified Agricultural Appraiser 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 CAGA?

The Certified Agricultural Appraiser carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CAGA 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 CAGA?

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