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 Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert (CSEE)

Executive Summary

Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert (CSEE) 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 CSEE 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 Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert

Acronym

CSEE

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 Input Supply Systems

✦Crop Protection Inputs

✦Input Quality Assurance

✦Agrochemical Distribution

✦Farmer Input Advisory

✦Input Traceability

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Input Supply Systems

Materials, inventory and distribution management · Managing land-based and field operations · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Supply chain systems, data and visibility

2

Seed Supply Chains

Seed selection, varieties and seed systems · ESG in supply chains: due diligence and human rights · Ethical supply chains · The economics of service: cost to serve and where to invest

3

Fertiliser Supply Systems

Onboarding, probation and exit · Soil biology, organic matter and the soil microbiome · Livestock production, health and herd economics · Frontline service delivery and the conditions that produce it

4

Crop Protection Inputs

Deposit protection and consumer financial protection · Supply market analysis · Third-party and supply-chain risk · Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt

5

Agricultural Input Demand Planning

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Demand planning and sales and operations planning · Strategic planning for agricultural enterprises · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting

6

Input Procurement

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · Supply markets and the enabling environment · What strategy is: choice, trade-off and the strategy statement

7

Input Quality Assurance

Internal audit: assurance, independence and adding value · Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort · Investigation quality assurance · Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality

8

Seed Quality Management

Soil environmental quality: structure, contamination and erosion · Supply chain visibility and control towers · Supply chain risk identification and mapping · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics

9

Fertiliser Quality Control

Quality control and continuous improvement · In-process quality control and inspection · Control measures and the hierarchy of control · Design review and quality assurance

10

Agrochemical Distribution

Channel, distribution and trade selling · Transport, freight and cross-border movement · Occupational hygiene: exposure, measurement and limits · Inventory in the plant: raw materials, WIP and finished goods

11

Input Warehousing

Crop water requirements and evapotranspiration · Crop growth stages and physiology · Crop scouting and field monitoring · Diagnosis of crop disorders

12

Rural Input Distribution

Soil fertility, acidity and what limits yield · Soil health and fertility management · Soil-water-plant relationships · Cross-selling, up-selling and expansion

13

Farmer Input Advisory

Soil formation, classification and physical properties · Livestock environmental load: manure, emissions and siting · Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria · Investment appraisal and the cost of capital

14

Input Pricing

Cost of production, pricing and profitability · Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models · Animal welfare and ethical production · Pricing, contribution and product decisions

15

Agricultural Input Market Intelligence

Market research and intelligence · Competitive and market intelligence · Demand analysis and market intelligence · Market research and customer insight methods

16

Input Traceability

Quality standards, audit and nonconformance · Load, haul and the mining production cycle · Maintenance in production: preventive, predictive and breakdown · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations

17

Counterfeit Input Prevention

Stress, resilience and burnout prevention · Relapse prevention and maintenance · Relapse prevention planning · What service quality is: expectation, delivery and the gap

18

Input Regulatory Compliance

Compliance and regulatory projects · Regulatory compliance and biosafety · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer

19

Sustainable Input Systems

Responsible and sustainable banking · Sustainable and green banking · Responsible and sustainable governance · Sustainable development: goals, systems and policy integration

20

Agricultural Input Supply Capstone

Agricultural data analytics · Agricultural finance and credit for farmers · Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development · The human rights framework: obligations, duty bearers and rights holders

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 · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · 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

Seed Supply Chains — applied to your own work
Fertiliser Supply Systems — applied to your own work
Crop Protection Inputs — applied to your own work
Agricultural Input Demand Planning — applied to your own work
Input Procurement — applied to your own work
Input Quality Assurance — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSEE certification?

The Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert, culminating in the capstone “Agricultural Input Supply 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 CSEE?

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 CSEE 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 CSEE 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 CSEE certification?

The Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply 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 CSEE 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 CSEE?

The Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply 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 CSEE?

The Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CSEE 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 CSEE?

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

“

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 CSEE 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 Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply Expert

Certified Seeds Fertilizer and Input Supply 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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