How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 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 Advanced 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-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert in Kenya

Executive Summary

Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert (CAGC) delivers a rigorous Advanced-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 11 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 CAGC 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-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert

Acronym

CAGC

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

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to crop and livestock production

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

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 Procurement Architecture

✦Agricultural Supplier Sourcing

✦Farmer Procurement Networks

✦Agricultural Inventory Planning

✦Food Traceability in Procurement

✦Food Supply Chain Risk

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Procurement Architecture

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners

2

Farm Input Procurement

Materials, inventory and distribution management · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis · Preparing financial statements

3

Food Supply Chain Structures

Supply chain design: configuration, trade-offs and cost to serve · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Interpreting financial statements

4

Agricultural Supplier Sourcing

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Management accounts and dashboards · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment

5

Seasonal Procurement Planning

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment · Cost and profitability analysis

6

Commodity Purchasing Strategies

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Forecasting and planning · Financial and technical feasibility analysis

7

Farmer Procurement Networks

Networks, connectivity and troubleshooting · Financial and technical feasibility analysis · Implementation planning and risk management

8

Food Quality Specifications

Quality management: prevention, conformance and the cost of getting it wrong · Health records, data and confidentiality · Correction of errors and controls

9

Cold Chain Procurement

Procurement, contract and supply chain fraud · Agro-processing and value addition · Value addition and processing decisions

10

Agricultural Inventory Planning

Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems · Risk management planning · Residual risk and ALARP

11

Procurement Contracting

Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · Service analytics and dashboards · Relationship management and retention

12

Supplier Performance Management

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Market systems and price discovery · Cultural competence and diversity

13

Food Traceability in Procurement

Organisational development: diagnosis, design and culture change · Ethics and integrity in banking · Treating customers fairly and market conduct

14

Procurement Cost Optimisation

Cost, value and procurement savings that are real · Digital and self-service transformation · Ethical principles and codes of practice

15

Agricultural Logistics Coordination

Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Performance management in service · Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics

16

Food Supply Chain Risk

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Demand analysis and market intelligence · Designing an intervention or programme

17

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes

18

Digital Agricultural Procurement

Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation · Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture

19

Supply Chain Performance Analytics

Analytics, machine learning and putting models into use · Relapse prevention and maintenance · Children and adolescents

20

Agri-Procurement Capstone

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Cross-cultural communication · Global and comparative HR contexts

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

Farm Input Procurement — applied to your own work
Food Supply Chain Structures — applied to your own work
Agricultural Supplier Sourcing — applied to your own work
Seasonal Procurement Planning — applied to your own work
Commodity Purchasing Strategies — applied to your own work
Farmer Procurement Networks — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAGC certification?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert, culminating in the capstone “Agri-Procurement 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 CAGC?

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 CAGC certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CAGC 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 CAGC certification?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain 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 CAGC 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 CAGC?

The Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain 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 CAGC?

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

Can I study the CAGC 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 CAGC?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CAGC 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 CAGC 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-Procurement and Food Supply Chain Expert

Certified Agri-Procurement and Food Supply Chain 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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