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Certified Agricultural Project Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CAPS)

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Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Project Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Project Specialist (CAPS) 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 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 CAPS 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 Project Specialist
Acronym
CAPS
Category
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Level
Advanced
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

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

✦Crop and Soil Science, Agronomy and Land Management
✦Livestock, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Fundamentals
✦Farm Business Management, Value Chains and Markets
✦Sustainable, Climate-Smart and Regenerative Agriculture
✦Agricultural Extension, Advisory Services and Rural Development
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Agricultural Project Specialist
Certified Agricultural Project Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners · Agroecological zones, farming systems and enterprise selection
2
Market and Value Chain Components
Market access, buyers and contract farming · Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives · Value addition and processing decisions · Weed ecology and integrated weed management
3
Finance, Inputs and Delivery
Agricultural finance and credit for farmers · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Grading, standards and food safety compliance · Agricultural finance, credit and investment appraisal
4
Adoption and Sustained Change
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar · Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives · Livestock husbandry and productivity
5
Designing Around the Farmer
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk · Traceability, blockchain and digital records
6
Baselines and Measurement
Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment · Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Scaling and growth strategies
7
Technical Content That Holds
Soil health and fertility management · Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency · Integrated pest and disease management · Insurance and price-risk management
8
Supply and Logistics
Logistics and distribution network design · Transport modes, planning and optimisation · Logistics performance and cost control · Demand and supply planning (S&OP)
9
Operations and Quality
Grades, standards and quality · Seed selection, quality, treatment and certification · Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics · Outcome and process measures
10
Communication and Advisory
Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs · Regulatory reporting and audits · Advisory and needs-based selling · Control monitoring and reporting
11
Policy, Land and Legal
Land-use planning, capability and degradation management · Legal and regulatory responsibility · Environmental legal compliance · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
12
Health and Nutrition
Construction health and safety: managing the industry's hazards · Health records, data and confidentiality · Telehealth and digital care delivery · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
13
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping across the agricultural ecosystem · Engaging farmers, agribusiness, government and donors · Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms · Relationship management and retention
14
Labour and Workforce
Hospitality cost control: food, beverage and labour · Workforce management and scheduling · Workforce planning and scheduling · Employee experience and engagement
15
Ethics and Responsibility
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry · Animal welfare and ethical production · Ethics and professional standards in finance · Responsibility accounting and cost centres
16
Enterprise and Innovation
Farm enterprise budgeting and gross-margin analysis · Innovation and continuous delivery · Innovation and new product launch · Leading agricultural teams, projects and enterprises
17
Strategy and Development
Vision, mission and strategic intent · Competitive strategy and positioning · Setting strategic priorities and choices · Aligning teams around strategy
18
Learning and Adoption
Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Blended and hybrid learning design · Motivation and self-directed learning
19
Inclusion and Equity
The business case for diversity and inclusion · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Team diversity and inclusion · Brand strategy, identity and equity
20
Agricultural Practice
Water management and irrigation practice · Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management · Farm management information systems and data platforms · Using evidence to refine agricultural practice
21
Markets and Value Chains
Customer segmentation and needs analysis · Customer journey and experience design · Supply market analysis · Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing
22
Agricultural Finance
Pricing and margin management · Financial management and cash flow · Access to finance and de-risking · Equipment maintenance, safety and cost management
23
Environment and Climate
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Responsible and sustainable banking
24
Standards, Risk and Compliance
Safety communication and campaigns · Influencing and safety leadership · Corporate governance and HSE accountability · Driving measurable safety improvement
25
Communities and Capability
Reinsurance and capacity management · Capacity planning and line balancing · Selling hospitality: corporate, group and event business · Designing and facilitating groups
26
Projects and Delivery
Monitoring sustainability outcomes · Team leadership in field and project settings · Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes
27
Data, Records and Research
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · The evidence base for talking therapies · Record-keeping and data protection · Evidence-based improvement
28
Technology in Agriculture
Digital marketplaces and e-commerce · Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies · Technology and digital HSE · Digital permits and inspections
29
Leadership and Management
Integrated pest management (IPM) principles and practice · Revenue management and yield · Key account management strategy · Renewals and churn management
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Thought leadership · Performance management systems and cycles · Theories and models of leadership and management · Budgeting and resource management

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

  • Market and Value Chain Components — applied to your own work
  • Finance, Inputs and Delivery — applied to your own work
  • Adoption and Sustained Change — applied to your own work
  • Designing Around the Farmer — applied to your own work
  • Baselines and Measurement — applied to your own work
  • Technical Content That Holds — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAPS certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CAPS?

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 CAPS 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 CAPS 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 CAPS certification?

The Certified Agricultural Project Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CAPS 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 CAPS?

The Certified Agricultural Project Specialist 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 CAPS?

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

Can I study the CAPS 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 CAPS?

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

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 CAPS 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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