How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 12 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 Expert / Executive Level certification.

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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 Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert (CTR...

Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert (CTRD2) delivers a rigorous Executive-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 12 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 CTRD2 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 Trade and Export Regulatory Expert

Acronym

CTRD2

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

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert

Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory 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
Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Career pathways and continuing professional development
Setting professional goals and a personal development plan

Farm as a Business

Farm profitability, costing and gross margins
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Agricultural finance and credit for farmers
Livestock husbandry and productivity
Animal health, disease and biosecurity
Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition
Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar
Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment
Agribusiness models and strategy
Farm and enterprise business planning
Enterprise budgeting and gross margins
Agricultural finance and credit
Investment appraisal and risk
Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture
Record-keeping and management accounting

Costing and Gross Margins

Farm profitability, costing and gross margins
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar
Seed selection, quality, treatment and certification
Planting, spacing, and crop establishment techniques
Integrated pest management (IPM) principles and practice
Disease identification, epidemiology and control
Weed ecology and integrated weed management
Plant nutrition, foliar feeding and micronutrients
Harvest timing, methods and quality optimisation
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and field record-keeping
Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria
Animal nutrition, ration formulation and feeding systems
Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement
Housing, welfare and environmental management

Markets, Buyers and Contracts

Market access, buyers and contract farming
Grading, standards and food safety compliance
Traceability, certification and export requirements
Grades, standards and quality
Pricing and margin management
Marketing channels and promotion
Financial management and cash flow
Access to finance and de-risking
Digital marketplaces and e-commerce
Monitoring profitability and performance
Insurance and price-risk management
Post-harvest loss and handling
Storage, drying and stock management
Value addition and processing decisions
Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives

Aggregation and Farmer Organisation

Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives
Market access, buyers and contract farming
Storage, drying and stock management
Agricultural finance, credit and investment appraisal
Cost of production, pricing and profitability
Agricultural value chains and market linkages
Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes
Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness
Post-harvest handling, storage and loss reduction
Cooperatives, farmer organisations and collective bargaining
Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting
Business planning and bankable proposal development
Water resources, catchment and on-farm water management
Irrigation systems: surface, sprinkler and drip design
Irrigation scheduling and water-use efficiency

Finance and Credit That Fits

Agricultural finance and credit for farmers
Farm profitability, costing and gross margins
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management
Farm management information systems and data platforms
Variable-rate application and yield mapping
Traceability, blockchain and digital records
Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption
Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices
Carbon, greenhouse gases and soil carbon sequestration
Biodiversity, pollinators and ecosystem services
Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices
Water stewardship and drought management
Good Agricultural and Handling Practices along the chain
Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)

Value Addition Decisions

Value addition and processing decisions
Market access, buyers and contract farming
Cold chain and perishable produce logistics
Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation
Pesticide residues, MRLs and safe use
Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management
Participatory rural appraisal and needs assessment
Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer
Rural livelihoods, food security and nutrition
Soil health and fertility management
Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency
Seed selection, varieties and seed systems
Integrated pest and disease management
Water management and irrigation practice
Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk

Stakeholders and Partners

Building strategic relationships and coalitions
Transparency and stakeholder trust
Implementation and stakeholder plan
Stakeholder management and relationships
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Internal customers and business partnering
Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders
Supplier segmentation and relationship strategy
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Stakeholder mapping and liaison
Strategic customer relationships
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Shareholder and stakeholder rights

Labour and Workforce

The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Communicating risk to the workforce
Workforce and shift management in retail
Preparing financial statements
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
Digital HR and the employee experience platform
Employee voice, surveys and action planning
Employee and manager self-service
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions

Ethics and Responsibility

Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Ethics of technology in practice
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Professional standards and ethics
Marketing and sales ethics
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Reporting quality and governance
Animal welfare and ethical production
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Professional ethics in customer service

Trade and Export

Export readiness and standards
Global and comparative HR contexts
Global sourcing and international trade
International and cross-border tax
Management accounts and dashboards
Global sourcing and trade
Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
Operational efficiency and productivity
Customer experience strategy
Personas and needs analysis
Customer effort and sentiment analysis

Enterprise and Innovation

Decision support and insight
Scaling technologies and business models
Attachment and developmental theory
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Dairy, poultry, and small-ruminant enterprise management
Farm enterprise budgeting and gross-margin analysis
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Innovation in service delivery
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Enterprise risk management in banks
Supplier development and innovation
Innovation and continuous delivery
Innovation and new product launch
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Business model design and innovation

Strategy and Development

Designing a strategic or change intervention
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress
Turning strategy into results
Delegating for development
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Key account management strategy
Building strategic customer relationships
Competitive and market intelligence
Translating insight into strategy

Learning and Adoption

Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Learning strategy and roadmaps
Building the learning brand
Aligning learning to performance
Leading the learning function
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Learning transfer and capability building
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Change and adoption in projects
Lessons learned and knowledge management

Inclusion and Equity

Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership
Team diversity and inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Handling vulnerable customers
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Financial inclusion strategy
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Peer support and consultation

Agricultural Practice

Agro-processing and value addition
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity
Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Duty of care and risk management
Record-keeping and data protection
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Client feedback and satisfaction
Evidence-based improvement
Agricultural value chain analysis
Contract farming and out-grower schemes
Managing risk and difficult cases

Markets and Value Chains

Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail
How networks work: from fibre and towers to the customer
Telecom products, tariffs and customer lifecycles
Supporting connectivity customers: faults, SLAs and churn
Market analysis and environmental scanning
Customer personas and insight
Go-to-market and channel strategy
The marketing concept and customer orientation
Customer and brand health metrics
Managing price and discount governance
Market and interest-rate risk
Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence
Data protection and customer privacy
Data, analytics and customer insight

Agricultural Finance

Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Data visualisation for finance
Communicating financial results
Cost-benefit and investment appraisal
Project budgeting and financial control
Funding, cash flow and financing
Financial risk in projects
Cost estimation and budgeting
Budgeting and resource management
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Ethics and professional standards in finance

Environment and Climate

Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Non-revenue water, metering and cost recovery
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Integrated and sustainability reporting
The project environment and stakeholders
Sustainability and social impact in projects
Carbon markets and climate finance
Lessons learned and development
Psychoeducation and workshops
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
Supply markets and the enabling environment

Standards, Risk and Compliance

Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory reporting and audits
Building a culture of compliance
Technology governance and change control
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis
Asset-liability committee (ALCO) governance
Derivatives and risk instruments
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Control environment and risk assessment
Governance and the three lines model
Project governance frameworks
Compliance and regulatory projects
Leading project governance
Health, safety and compliance in delivery

Communities and Capability

Community and tenant engagement
Corporate responsibility and community
Reinsurance and capacity management
Capacity planning and line balancing
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Designing and facilitating groups
Leading groups and workshops
Capacity and resource optimisation
Capacity and performance management
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Customer and community engagement
Microfinance and group lending
Training needs analysis
Training and capability building

Projects and Delivery

Forecasting and planning
Designing an intervention or programme
Risk assessment and safety planning
Treatment planning and review
Goal setting and action planning
Projects, programmes and portfolios
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
Project roles and the project manager
Project governance and assurance
Agile and digital transformation projects
Scaling delivery capability
Integrated project planning
Project management plan development
Resource planning and levelling
Quality planning and assurance

Data, Records and Research

Data quality, analysis and reporting
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Service analytics and dashboards
Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Data ethics and customer privacy
Data analytics in audit
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Data migration and cleansing
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
Health records, data and confidentiality
Analytical techniques and bias
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches

Technology in Agriculture

Bancassurance and digital insurance models
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Professional case study and presentation
Emerging project technologies
Digital disruption and modern go-to-market
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Digital marketing strategy
Email and marketing automation
Marketing technology stack
CRM and marketing automation platforms
Digital and market transformation
Branch-to-digital migration
Digital banking platforms and APIs
Payment technology and switches
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing

Leadership and Management

Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Public speaking and thought leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Ethical leadership and integrity
Values-based decision-making
Capstone scoping: a real leadership challenge
Risk management and contingencies
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Ethics and responsible leadership
Quality management and standards
Team leadership in procurement
Portfolio and resource management systems
Document and configuration management
Programme management principles
Portfolio management and prioritisation

Supply and Logistics

Evidence-based practice
Goal setting and contracting
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Public versus private procurement
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Leading procurement projects and change
Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces
Fair trade and responsible supply
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing

Operations and Quality

L&D operating models and governance
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Continuous improvement of finance processes
Data quality, integration and master data
The HR operating model and business partnering
Resource efficiency and circular practice
Managing complexity and comorbidity
Design review and quality
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Competitive bidding processes
Business process mapping
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Quality assurance and standards

Communication and Advisory

Control monitoring and reporting
Crisis communications
Stakeholder communications
Ethics in communications
Communications strategy and planning
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Presentation and public speaking
Professional report and presentation
Metrics and reporting
Voice, communication and delivery
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Professional reporting and documentation
Presenting sourcing recommendations

Policy, Land and Legal

Certification and continual improvement
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract performance and exit
Contract governance and compliance
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market
Workplace and organisational contexts
Subcontractor and supplier management
The media and telecommunications landscape
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape

Health and Nutrition

Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Brand health and measurement
Herd and flock health planning and biosecurity
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Confidentiality and health data
Change talk and readiness
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Habit change and behaviour design
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert principles aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems
Master crop and soil science, agronomy and land management and livestock, animal husbandry and veterinary fundamentals
Apply farm business management, value chains and markets and sustainable, climate-smart and regenerative agriculture in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in crop and livestock production

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTRD2 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 CTRD2?

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 CTRD2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CTRD2 internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CTRD2 certification?

The Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory 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 CTRD2 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 CTRD2?

The Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory 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 CTRD2?

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

Can I study the CTRD2 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 CTRD2?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CTRD2 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.

Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory Expert

Certified Agricultural Trade and Export Regulatory 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

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