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-Extension and Rural Development Expert in Kenya

Executive Summary

Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert (CAXT) 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 CAXT 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-Extension and Rural Development Expert

Acronym

CAXT

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 Extension Systems

✦Extension Programme Design

✦Adult Learning for Farmers

✦Rural Innovation Diffusion

✦Youth Engagement in Agriculture

✦Extension Monitoring and Learning

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Extension Systems

Conflict, grievance and dispute handling at work · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners

2

Rural Livelihood Development

Organisational development: diagnosis, design and culture change · Stress, burnout and adjustment · Anger and emotion regulation

3

Farmer Needs Assessment

Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills

4

Extension Programme Design

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Conflict resolution over land, water and resources · Advocacy and policy engagement

5

Participatory Rural Appraisal

Credit assessment and lending decisions · Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models · Analysis of devices and media

6

Farmer Field Schools

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Career pathways and continuing professional development · Setting professional goals and a personal development plan

7

Adult Learning for Farmers

Learning systems: turning evidence into adaptation · Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework · Organic, inorganic and biological fertiliser strategies

8

Technology Transfer in Agriculture

Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Content strategy across platforms

9

Climate-Smart Extension

Climate risk: physical, transition and scenario analysis · Risk management planning · Interpreting financial statements

10

Rural Innovation Diffusion

Taxation: obligations, computation and dispute · Client feedback and satisfaction · Professional case study and presentation

11

Smallholder Farmer Organisation

Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems · Continuous improvement of delivery · Change management and adoption

12

Gender-Responsive Extension

Gender-responsive planning and policy analysis · System performance and reliability metrics · Continuous improvement and DevOps metrics

13

Youth Engagement in Agriculture

Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification · Financial management and cash flow · Access to finance and de-risking

14

Indigenous Agricultural Knowledge

Knowledge strategy and knowledge governance · Grading, standards and food safety compliance · Assurance engagements and standards

15

Digital Agricultural Extension

Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Stakeholder identification and analysis · Reporting and dashboards

16

Extension Monitoring and Learning

Monitoring systems: what to collect, how often, and who uses it · Marketing technology stack · Designing an intervention or programme

17

Rural Enterprise Development

Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Animal welfare and ethical production · Embedding responsible business

18

Extension Service Quality

Service standards, quality and internal service management · Motivation and self-directed learning · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy

19

Resilient Rural Communities

Workplace and social learning: shadowing, communities and on-the-job development · Contract performance management after award · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline

20

Agri-Extension Capstone

Conflict, grievance and dispute handling at work · Marketing channels and promotion · Change talk and readiness

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

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

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

Rural Livelihood Development — applied to your own work
Farmer Needs Assessment — applied to your own work
Extension Programme Design — applied to your own work
Participatory Rural Appraisal — applied to your own work
Farmer Field Schools — applied to your own work
Adult Learning for Farmers — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAXT certification?

The Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert, culminating in the capstone “Agri-Extension 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 CAXT?

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 CAXT 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 CAXT 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 CAXT certification?

The Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development 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 CAXT 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 CAXT?

The Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development 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 CAXT?

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

Can I study the CAXT 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 CAXT?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CAXT 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 CAXT 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 Agri-Extension and Rural Development Expert

Certified Agri-Extension and Rural Development 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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