What is the Certified Agricultural Biologist?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist 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.

Certified Agricultural Biologist (CAB)

Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Biologist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Biologist (CAB) 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 CAB 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 Biologist

Acronym

CAB

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 Biologist

Certified Agricultural Biologist: 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

Using evidence to refine agricultural practice

Cold chain and perishable produce logistics · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Traceability, certification and export requirements

3

Capstone scoping

Assets, liabilities and equity reporting · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Interpreting financial statements · Agricultural value chain analysis

4

Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment

Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Reporting quality and governance · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency

5

Designing an evidence-based intervention or farm plan

Ratio and trend analysis · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Implementation planning and risk management · Record-keeping and management accounting

6

Financial and technical feasibility analysis

Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Implementation planning and risk management · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Soil formation, classification and physical properties

7

Implementation planning and risk management

Implementation planning and risk management · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Professional report writing and presentation · Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes

8

Inclusion and Culture

Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management · Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices · Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture · Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture

9

Legal and Policy

Management accounts and dashboards · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events · Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services · Goal setting and contracting

10

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.) · Global mobility and international employment · Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-cultural and global inclusion

11

Suppliers and Partners

The procurement cycle and operating models · Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession

12

Sustainability

Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices · Housing, welfare and environmental management · Sustainability reporting and disclosure · Embedding sustainability in sourcing

13

Public and Community Context

Corporate responsibility and community · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Media and public communication

14

Knowledge and Learning

Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics · Traceability, blockchain and digital records · Farm records, data and precision decisions · Agri-enterprise planning and farm records

15

Leadership and Management

Pasture, forage and rangeland management · Dairy, poultry, and small-ruminant enterprise management · Equipment maintenance, safety and cost management · Farm management information systems and data platforms

16

People and Capability

Motivation and engagement · Coaching and developing team members · Sales enablement and coaching · Quality monitoring and coaching

17

Strategy and Direction

Organic, inorganic and biological fertiliser strategies · Decision support and insight · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Brand strategy, identity and architecture

18

Operations and Delivery

Harvest timing, methods and quality optimisation · Herd and flock health planning and biosecurity · Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation · Seed selection, quality, treatment and certification

19

Communication and Influence

Peer review and expert feedback · Integrated marketing communications · Influencer and affiliate marketing · Negotiation with clients and partners

20

Change and Innovation

Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity · Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement · Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption · Productivity and efficiency improvement

21

Data and Measurement

Data quality and master data management · Risk treatment and countermeasures · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Analytical techniques and bias

22

Financial Acumen

Enterprise budgeting and gross margins · Agricultural finance and credit · Investment appraisal and risk · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis

23

Risk and Governance

Agricultural trade, standards and export compliance · Risk registers and monitoring · Communicating financial results · Compliance monitoring and enforcement

24

Stakeholders and Partners

Customer onboarding and lifecycle · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder communications

25

Digital and Technology

Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer · Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies · Digital credit and alternative data · Scaling technology and teams

26

Ethics and Integrity

Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry · Animal welfare and ethical production · Investigating misconduct · Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR

27

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

28

People Administration

The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · CRM, sales operations and data discipline

29

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 · Client feedback and satisfaction

30

Projects and Delivery

Measuring programme success · Building high-performing project teams · Leading campaigns and sales projects · Team leadership in field and project settings

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

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
Implementation planning and risk management — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAB 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 CAB?

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 CAB 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 CAB 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 CAB certification?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist 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 CAB 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 CAB?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist 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 CAB?

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

Can I study the CAB 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 CAB?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CAB 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 CAB 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 Agricultural Biologist

Certified Agricultural Biologist

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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