What is the Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert?

The Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Agriculture & Agribusiness.

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 Agricultural Data and M and E Expert in Kenya

Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert (CDAT3) 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 CDAT3 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 Data and M and E Expert

Acronym

CDAT3

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 Data Systems

✦Results Frameworks for Agriculture

✦Agricultural Data Quality Assurance

✦Geospatial Agricultural Monitoring

✦Agricultural Outcome Measurement

✦Data Analysis for Agricultural Programmes

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Data Systems

Measuring the process: data, capability and measurement systems · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners

2

Farm Data Architecture

Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Professional report writing and presentation · Peer review and expert feedback

3

Agricultural Indicator Development

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Peer review and expert feedback · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice

4

Results Frameworks for Agriculture

Transformational leadership and organisational renewal · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Agribusiness models and strategy

5

Agricultural Baseline Studies

Banking regulation, capital and supervisory expectations · Agribusiness models and strategy · Farm and enterprise business planning

6

Farm-Level Data Collection

Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Farm and enterprise business planning · Enterprise budgeting and gross margins

7

Agricultural Data Quality Assurance

Quality management: prevention, conformance and the cost of getting it wrong · Enterprise budgeting and gross margins · Agricultural finance and credit

8

Crop and Livestock Performance Indicators

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Record-keeping and management accounting · Pricing and margin management

9

Agricultural Programme Monitoring

Monitoring systems: what to collect, how often, and who uses it · Coaching for resilience and wellbeing · Advertising and creative development

10

Geospatial Agricultural Monitoring

Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Business model design and innovation · Setting strategic priorities and choices

11

Digital Agricultural Data Collection

Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation · Water, irrigation and water productivity

12

Agricultural Survey Design

Voice of the customer: listening programmes that change something · Negotiating with suppliers · Influencing and security awareness

13

Agricultural Outcome Measurement

Marketing measurement, analytics and return · Innovation and fintech collaboration · Continuous improvement and lean banking

14

Agricultural Impact Assessment

Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards · Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics

15

Agricultural Dashboard Development

Business intelligence: architecture, self-service and the single figure · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Agricultural finance and credit for farmers

16

Data Analysis for Agricultural Programmes

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Corporate governance in banks · Enterprise risk management in banks

17

Agricultural Reporting Systems

Management control systems and the review rhythm · Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan

18

Evidence-Based Agricultural Decision-Making

Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask · Traceability, blockchain and digital records · Digital marketplaces and e-commerce

19

Agricultural Learning Systems

Learning systems: turning evidence into adaptation · Ethics and fair customer treatment · Professional ethics in customer service

20

Agricultural Data and M&E Capstone

Theory of change: the causal argument behind a programme · Data-driven and personalised banking · Communicating financial results

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 Data Architecture — applied to your own work
Agricultural Indicator Development — applied to your own work
Results Frameworks for Agriculture — applied to your own work
Agricultural Baseline Studies — applied to your own work
Farm-Level Data Collection — applied to your own work
Agricultural Data Quality Assurance — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDAT3 certification?

The Certified Agricultural Data and M and E Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agricultural Data and M and E Expert, culminating in the capstone “Agricultural Data and M&E 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 CDAT3?

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 CDAT3 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 CDAT3 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 CDAT3 certification?

The Certified Agricultural Data and M and E 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 CDAT3 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 CDAT3?

The Certified Agricultural Data and M and E 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 CDAT3?

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

Can I study the CDAT3 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 CDAT3?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CDAT3 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 CDAT3 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 Agricultural Data and M and E Expert

Certified Agricultural Data and M and E 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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