What is the Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Manager?

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

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 Supply Chain Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Manager (CASCM) 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 CASCM 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 Supply Chain Manager

Acronym

CASCM

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

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex crop and livestock production functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement crop and livestock production systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

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 Supply Chain Management

✦Supply Planning

✦Commodity Inventory Management

✦Agricultural Transportation

✦Supply Chain Quality

✦Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Manager · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Supply Chain Management

Value-chain and supply-chain finance · Good Agricultural and Handling Practices along the chain · Agricultural value chain analysis · Third-party and supply-chain risk

2

Farm-to-Market Network Design

Distribution network design: how many sites, where, and serving whom · Logistics and distribution network design · Route, network and timetable planning · Agricultural value chains and market linkages

3

Agricultural Demand Planning

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Demand planning and replenishment: deciding what to hold and when to order · Demand planning and forecasting · Demand forecasting and replenishment planning

4

Supply Planning

Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Concrete works: supply, placing and curing · ESG in supply chains: due diligence and human rights · Ethical supply chains

5

Agricultural Procurement Management

Agricultural finance, credit and insurance · Agricultural trade, standards and export compliance · Agricultural finance and credit · Agricultural and sector-specific finance

6

Supplier Relationship Management

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Supplier relationship management and segmentation · Multimodal transport and the door-to-door chain · Managing vendors, partners and external relationships

7

Commodity Inventory Management

Materials, inventory and distribution management · Inventory: what it is for and what it costs · Inventory accuracy and cycle counting · Inventory control: how much to hold and when to order

8

Agricultural Warehousing

Warehousing, storage and materials handling · Crop physiology, growth stages and yield determinants · Planting, spacing, and crop establishment techniques · Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria

9

Cold Chain Management

Cold chain and perishable produce logistics · Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management · Storage, packaging and cold chain · Pharmaceutical storage, cold chain and expiry management

10

Agricultural Transportation

Transport, freight and cross-border movement · Scaling innovation to production · Book and e-book production, formats and metadata · Document production: formatting, version control and the house standard

11

Distribution Network Management

Channel, distribution and trade selling · Logistics and distribution networks · Transport modes and selection · Receiving, put-away and picking

12

Agricultural Traceability

Production documentation and traceability · Transport modes, planning and optimisation · Transport operations control: schedule, disruption and recovery · Regulatory compliance in transport operations

13

Supply Chain Quality

Choosing the right delivery approach · Automation in project delivery · Routing, switching and protocols · Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery

14

Supply Chain Risk Management

Risk and vulnerability assessment · Service excellence and complaint handling · Error handling and exceptions · Servers, storage and data centres

15

Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains

Sustainable logistics: emissions, packaging and the cost of moving things · Cloud and platform decisions: sourcing the foundations of digital delivery · Delivery and facilitation plan · Handling difficult participants

16

Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Supply chain systems, data and visibility · Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Agile and digital transformation projects · Digital and market transformation

17

Supply Chain Cost Management

Supply chain design: configuration, trade-offs and cost to serve · Public administration, service delivery and citizen engagement · Digital evidence: principles of handling and examination · Handling whistleblower reports and protecting sources

18

Agricultural Supply Chain Resilience

Continuity, disruption and organisational resilience · Resilience: recovery, adaptability and sustainable performance · Public-private partnerships and alternative delivery · Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity

19

Supply Chain Performance Management

Performance management that is worth the time it takes · Performance management that people use · Warehouse performance metrics · Logistics performance and cost control

20

Agricultural Supply Chain Capstone

The transport economy: modes, corridors and trade flows · Distribution channels and online travel agencies · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · VIP handling, invitations and seating plans

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-to-Market Network Design — applied to your own work
Agricultural Demand Planning — applied to your own work
Supply Planning — applied to your own work
Agricultural Procurement Management — applied to your own work
Supplier Relationship Management — applied to your own work
Commodity Inventory Management — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CASCM certification?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Manager is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agricultural Supply Chain Manager, culminating in the capstone “Agricultural Supply Chain 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 CASCM?

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 CASCM 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 CASCM 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 CASCM certification?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Manager 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 CASCM 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 CASCM?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain 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 CASCM?

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

Can I study the CASCM 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 CASCM?

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