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Certified Pest and Pesticide Management Expert

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Pest and Pesticide Management Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Pest and Pesticide Management Expert (CPST) 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 CPST 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 Pest and Pesticide Management Expert
Acronym
CPST
Category
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Level
Intermediate
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 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
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 Pest and Pesticide Management Expert
Certified Pest and Pesticide Management Expert: 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
Decisions, Budgets and Resources
Decision making for managers · Managing budgets and resources · Operational planning and workflow management · Managing pressure and difficult conversations
3
Managing Upward and Developing
Managing upward and across · Developing your own management practice · Developing strategic capability in others · Culture as a strategic asset
4
From Doing to Managing
The transition from doing to managing · Delegation and appropriate autonomy · Developing your own management practice · Stakeholder management and relationships
5
Delegation and Autonomy
Delegation and appropriate autonomy · Building and leading a team · Managing performance day to day · Leadership impact and organisational health metrics
6
Prioritisation and Focus
Prioritisation and managing competing demands · Running meetings that produce decisions · Operational planning and workflow management · Board and investor engagement
7
Performance and Difficult Conversations
Managing performance day to day · Difficult conversations and managerial courage · Building and leading a team · Leading under ambiguity and complexity
8
Evidence and Data
Data-informed and evidence-based decisions · Data and interoperability · Jobs to be done and customer insight · KPIs and performance reporting
9
Technology
Technology strategy and investment · Performance management systems and KPIs · Managing distributed and digital teams · Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems
10
Projects and Delivery
Project and programme oversight · Balancing short-term delivery and long-term value · Operational planning and execution discipline · Operational planning and resource management
11
People Administration
Communicating risk to the workforce · Workforce and shift management in retail · Workforce management and scheduling · Workforce planning and scheduling
12
Culture and Engagement
Organisational culture and behaviour change · Sustaining change and embedding new behaviours · Behaviour change and adoption of innovations · Service culture and brand promise
13
Customers and Market
Business model and market innovation · Data visualisation for finance · Telecom products, tariffs and customer lifecycles · Client feedback and satisfaction
14
Legal and Policy
Regulatory change management · Regulatory compliance and audit · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Legal and regulatory responsibility
15
Supply and Procurement
Sustainable procurement principles and standards · Fair trade and responsible supply · Procurement and asset management under donor rules · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
16
Ethics and Standards
Professional ethics in customer service · Responsible and ethical service · Ethics and integrity in banking · Professional ethics and banking conduct
17
Learning and Knowledge
Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Facilitation skills and presence · Virtual and hybrid facilitation · Blended and hybrid learning design
18
Diversity and Global Practice
Financial inclusion strategy · Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions
19
Sustainability
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Sustainability and environmental duty · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
20
Leadership and Management
Strategic leadership at scale · Risk management and contingencies · Dashboards, metrics and management information · Cybersecurity and information governance for leaders
21
People and Development
Competency framework development · Succession planning and talent pipelines · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · High-potential identification and talent reviews
22
Performance Management
Metrics and reporting · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Linking performance to reward and consequence · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics
23
Operations
Quality and delivery metrics · Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan · Quality planning and assurance · Quality control and continuous improvement
24
Financial Management
Financial acumen: budgets, P&L and cash · Investment principles and objectives · Alternative investments · Ration formulation and least-cost feeding
25
Communication
Professional presentation and defence · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Management and board reporting · Safety communication and campaigns
26
Decision Making
Risk assessment and judgement · Decision rights and governance · Rational and intuitive decision-making · Prioritisation and resource allocation
27
Change
Leading large-scale transformation · Measuring change and transformation impact · Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working
28
Stakeholders and Influence
Managing conflict constructively · Implementation and stakeholder plan · Stakeholder mapping and analysis · Building strategic relationships and coalitions
29
Risk and Governance
Managing risk and controls · Monitoring, control and reporting · Time and cost control · Risk identification and analysis
30
Strategic Context
Strategic alignment across an organisation · Organisational design as a strategic choice · Real options and strategic investment · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy

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

  • Decisions, Budgets and Resources — applied to your own work
  • Managing Upward and Developing — applied to your own work
  • From Doing to Managing — applied to your own work
  • Delegation and Autonomy — applied to your own work
  • Prioritisation and Focus — applied to your own work
  • Performance and Difficult Conversations — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPST 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 CPST?

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 CPST 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 CPST 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 CPST certification?

The Certified Pest and Pesticide Management 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 CPST 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 CPST?

The Certified Pest and Pesticide Management 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 CPST?

The Certified Pest and Pesticide Management Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPST 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 CPST?

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