What is the Certified Agri-Finance Manager?

The Certified Agri-Finance Manager is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 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 Intermediate 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-Finance Manager (CAFM)

Executive Summary

Certified Agri-Finance Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agri-Finance Manager (CAFM) 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 CAFM 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-Finance Manager

Acronym

CAFM

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

✦Agricultural Financial Management

✦Seasonal Cash Flow Management

✦Farmer Credit Assessment

✦Commodity-Based Finance

✦Value Chain Finance

✦Agricultural Financial Risk

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agri-Finance Manager · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Financial Management

Financial crime: anti-money laundering and know-your-customer · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · Financial statements and the accounting equation · Stakeholders and users of financial information

2

Farm Financial Planning

Wealth planning: goals, horizons and the whole financial picture · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Financial analysis, modelling and valuation

3

Agricultural Budget Development

Agricultural finance and credit for farmers · Agricultural finance, credit and investment appraisal · Agricultural finance, credit and insurance · Agricultural finance and credit

4

Seasonal Cash Flow Management

Flow, waste and the economics of operational excellence · Value stream analysis and flow · Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management · Cash flow forecasting: knowing what will be in the bank

5

Crop and Livestock Financing

Managing land-based and field operations · Capital structure and financing decisions · Short-term financing and money markets · Cost of capital and the financing decision

6

Agricultural Credit Products

Credit assessment and the five Cs · Expected credit loss and portfolio quality · Trade finance and letters of credit · Data products and stakeholder value

7

Farmer Credit Assessment

Credit assessment and lending decisions · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Access to finance, grants and investment · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation

8

Agricultural Collateral Systems

Sector-focused SME finance · Corporate governance and the finance role · Finance transformation and target operating models · Digital finance and automation roadmaps

9

Agricultural Loan Portfolio Management

Loan portfolio management, arrears and recovery · Portfolio alignment: choosing which projects to run · Risk, return and portfolio theory · Prioritisation and portfolio value

10

Commodity-Based Finance

Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based · Realising and measuring project value · Earned value management · Value management and business value

11

Warehouse Receipt Financing

Warehouse layout, handling and safety · Agribusiness models and strategy · Agro-processing and value addition · The value of customer-centricity

12

Agricultural Insurance Finance

Digital finance and insurance for farmers · Circular agriculture and waste-to-value · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop

13

Value Chain Finance

Value and savings programmes · Total cost and value delivered · Innovation and value from suppliers · Project cost control and earned value

14

Agricultural Investment Appraisal

Investment appraisal: deciding what to spend capital on · Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Investment appraisal under uncertainty · Real options and strategic investment

15

Farm Debt Management

Engaging farmers, agribusiness, government and donors · Working capital management and the cash cycle · Foreign exchange and currency risk · Automation, RPA and the digital close

16

Agricultural Financial Risk

Public and not-for-profit financial management: stewardship of other people’s money · Leases and financial instruments: bringing obligations onto the balance sheet · Costing: knowing what things actually cost · Working capital management: the cash tied up in running the business

17

Digital Agricultural Finance

Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Microfinance, SACCOs and inclusive finance · Tax accounting: current tax, deferred tax and the return · Accounting for grants, projects and restricted funds

18

Agricultural Financial Performance

Strengths, flow and engagement · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Recovery capital and community · Working with families and carers

19

Rural Finance Inclusion

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility at work · Cost, performance and capacity management · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Enterprise budgeting and gross margins

20

Agri-Finance Management Capstone

Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management · Liquidity risk and asset-liability management · Basel framework and capital adequacy · Liquidity and funding management

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

Farm Financial Planning — applied to your own work
Agricultural Budget Development — applied to your own work
Seasonal Cash Flow Management — applied to your own work
Crop and Livestock Financing — applied to your own work
Agricultural Credit Products — applied to your own work
Farmer Credit Assessment — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAFM certification?

The Certified Agri-Finance Manager is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agri-Finance Manager, culminating in the capstone “Agri-Finance Management Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CAFM?

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 CAFM 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 CAFM 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 CAFM certification?

The Certified Agri-Finance Manager 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 CAFM 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 CAFM?

The Certified Agri-Finance Manager 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 CAFM?

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

Can I study the CAFM 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 CAFM?

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