What is the Certified Crop Production Specialist?

The Certified Crop Production Specialist 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 is 12 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

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Executive Summary

Certified Crop Production Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Crop Production Specialist (CCRPS) 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 12 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 CCRPS 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 Crop Production Specialist

Acronym

CCRPS

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

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Crop Production Specialist

Certified Crop Production 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
Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Career pathways and continuing professional development
Setting professional goals and a personal development plan

Protecting the Crop

Integrated pest and disease management
Seed selection, varieties and seed systems
Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk
Animal health, disease and biosecurity
Agricultural finance, credit and investment appraisal
Cost of production, pricing and profitability
Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition
Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes
Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness
Post-harvest handling, storage and loss reduction
Cooperatives, farmer organisations and collective bargaining
Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting
Business planning and bankable proposal development
Water resources, catchment and on-farm water management
Irrigation systems: surface, sprinkler and drip design

Water and Seasonal Risk

Water management and irrigation practice
Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk
Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
Grades, standards and quality
Pricing and margin management
Marketing channels and promotion
Financial management and cash flow
Access to finance and de-risking
Digital marketplaces and e-commerce
Monitoring profitability and performance
Insurance and price-risk management
Post-harvest loss and handling
Storage, drying and stock management
Grading, standards and food safety compliance
Value addition and processing decisions

Harvest and What Follows

Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment
Post-harvest loss and handling
Storage, drying and stock management
Cropping systems, rotations and intercropping
Seed selection, quality, treatment and certification
Planting, spacing, and crop establishment techniques
Integrated pest management (IPM) principles and practice
Disease identification, epidemiology and control
Weed ecology and integrated weed management
Plant nutrition, foliar feeding and micronutrients
Harvest timing, methods and quality optimisation
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and field record-keeping
Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria
Animal nutrition, ration formulation and feeding systems
Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement

Soil as the Foundation

Soil health and fertility management
Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency
Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
Record-keeping and management accounting
Bankable proposal development
Cooperatives and collective enterprise
Scaling and growth strategies
Agricultural value chain analysis
Market systems and price discovery
Market linkages and aggregation
Contract farming and out-grower schemes
Agro-processing and value addition
Export readiness and standards
Trade, logistics and incoterms
Demand analysis and market intelligence

Nutrition and Fertiliser Efficiency

Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency
Soil health and fertility management
Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar
Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs
Responsible use of agrochemicals and inputs
Animal welfare and ethical production
Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis
Peer review and expert feedback
Crop physiology, growth stages and yield determinants
Housing, welfare and environmental management
Herd and flock health planning and biosecurity
Common diseases, prevention and veterinary basics
Pasture, forage and rangeland management
Dairy, poultry, and small-ruminant enterprise management
Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics

Seed, Variety and Establishment

Seed selection, varieties and seed systems
Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar
Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
Post-harvest handling and loss reduction
Storage, packaging and cold chain
Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives
Market access, buyers and contract farming
Farm profitability, costing and gross margins
Agricultural finance and credit for farmers
Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
Cold chain and perishable produce logistics
Traceability, certification and export requirements
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity
Soil biology, organic matter and the soil microbiome

Ethics and Responsibility

Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Responsible and sustainable banking
Data ethics and customer privacy
Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship
Professional ethics in technology
Data ethics, privacy and protection
Ethical and responsible technology
Ethics and independence
Ethics in communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Ethics and suitability
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Sustaining ethical, effective practice

Trade and Export

Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
Global sourcing and international trade
International and cross-border tax
Analytical techniques and bias
Global sourcing and trade
Expanding into regional and export markets
Transfer pricing and international tax
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Global and comparative HR contexts
Virtual and distributed teams
Escalation and decision-making
Preparing financial statements

Enterprise and Innovation

Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements
Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Agribusiness models and strategy
Farm and enterprise business planning
Enterprise budgeting and gross margins
Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture
Innovation in service delivery
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Enterprise risk management in banks
Supplier development and innovation
Business model design and innovation
Emerging tools and innovation
Innovation and continuous delivery

Strategy and Development

Career and talent development
Real options and strategic investment
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Technology strategy and architecture choices
Platform and ecosystem strategy
Growth strategy and expansion sequencing
Leadership and management development
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy
Building a personal HR development plan
Competency framework development
Hedging strategies and instruments
Continuing professional development
Career pathways and professional development
Measuring development impact

Learning and Adoption

Knowledge management and capability building
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Change and adoption in projects
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer
Complaint data and learning
Change management and adoption
Cognitive load and learning science
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Instructional design and blended learning
Learning technologies and the LMS
Learning transfer and capability building

Inclusion and Equity

Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions
Team diversity and inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Reporting quality and governance
Handling vulnerable customers
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Digital accessibility and inclusion
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Performance measurement and attribution
Investment strategy and allocation
Financial risk types and management
Management accounts and dashboards

Agricultural Practice

Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Data visualisation for finance
Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management
Decision support and insight
Farm management information systems and data platforms
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices
Communicating financial results
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Livestock husbandry and productivity
Attachment and developmental theory
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Peer support and consultation
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice

Markets and Value Chains

Voice of the customer to the business
Team leadership in customer service
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Customer and community engagement
Handling difficult customers and disputes
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Customer and employee satisfaction
Market and interest-rate risk
Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence
Data protection and customer privacy
Data, analytics and customer insight
Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail
How networks work: from fibre and towers to the customer

Agricultural Finance

Ethics and professional standards in finance
The finance function and digital transformation
Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis
Standard costing and variance analysis
Budgeting techniques and the budgeting cycle
Flexible budgets and rolling forecasts
Responsibility accounting and cost centres
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR and payback
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Investment portfolio management
Development banking and project finance
SME lending and value-chain finance

Environment and Climate

Duty of care and risk management
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan
Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation
Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices
Water stewardship and drought management
Sustainability certification and standards
Sustainable and green banking
Sustainability and green IT
Control environment and risk assessment
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Supply markets and the enabling environment

Standards, Risk and Compliance

Regulatory reporting and audits
Building a culture of compliance
Technology governance and change control
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis
Asset-liability committee (ALCO) governance
Derivatives and risk instruments
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
IT professional roles and standards
Governance, risk and compliance
Regulatory awareness (GDPR and beyond)
Governance and the three lines model
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Risk and regulatory considerations
Innovation culture, incentives and psychological safety
Quality management and standards

Communities and Capability

Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Training and capability building
Training needs analysis
Corporate responsibility and community
Reinsurance and capacity management
Capacity planning and line balancing
Record-keeping and data protection
Designing and facilitating groups
Leading groups and workshops
Capacity and resource optimisation
Capacity and performance management
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills

Projects and Delivery

Leading service projects and change
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Leading banking projects and change
Transaction monitoring and suspicious reporting
Control monitoring and reporting
Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Tender planning and documentation
Campaign planning and the content calendar
Key account management and account planning
Continuous improvement of delivery
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Forecasting and planning
Designing an intervention or programme

Data, Records and Research

Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Project data, reporting and analytics
AI and predictive project analytics
Data quality and governance
Marketing analytics and attribution
Web and campaign analytics
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Web, campaign and funnel analytics
Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Data analytics in audit
Evidence, judgement and scepticism

Technology in Agriculture

Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Emerging-technology evaluation
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Digital tax administration
Bancassurance and digital insurance models
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Agile and digital transformation projects
Automation in project delivery
Emerging project technologies
Digital disruption and modern go-to-market
Digital permits and inspections
Automation and safety technology
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Digital marketing strategy

Leadership and Management

Grant compliance and restricted funding management
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Energy efficiency and demand management
Range planning and category management
Workforce and shift management in retail
Ground control and strata management
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects
Issue and problem management
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Communication planning and management
Negotiation and conflict management

Supply and Logistics

Client feedback and satisfaction
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Supply market analysis
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Public versus private procurement
Fair trade and responsible supply
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
Managing risk and difficult cases

Operations and Quality

Process and control documentation
Quality assurance of audit
Competitive bidding processes
Business process mapping
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Quality assurance and standards
Continuous improvement of finance processes
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
Employee relations, discipline and fair process
The HR operating model and business partnering
Resource efficiency and circular practice
The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
In-process quality control and inspection
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Lessons learned and development

Communication and Advisory

Regulatory reporting and disclosure
Board reporting and information flows
Governance of ESG and reporting
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Management and board reporting
Safety communication and campaigns
Communicating risk to the workforce
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Communicating vision and telling stories
Executive communication and presence
Psychoeducation and public communication
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Reporting to boards and executives
Monitoring, control and reporting

Policy, Land and Legal

Subcontractor and supplier management
The media and telecommunications landscape
Goal setting and contracting
Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
Advocacy and policy engagement
Land rights, tenure and equitable resource use
The regulatory landscape and central banking
The technology landscape and trends
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market
Psychoeducation and workshops
The regulatory and legal environment
Health and safety legal duties

Health and Nutrition

Working with organisations on wellbeing
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Customer and brand health metrics
Brand health and measurement
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Confidentiality and health data
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Health records, data and confidentiality
Scenario planning and foresight
Aligning teams around strategy
Professional case study and presentation

Stakeholders and Partners

Stakeholder communications
Managing distributors and channel partners
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Market entry modes and partner selection
The business partner and centre-of-excellence model
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Strategic customer relationships
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Proposal development and donor reporting
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Stakeholder and sponsor management

Labour and Workforce

Workforce planning and the capability gap
Employee engagement and what actually drives it
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP)
Thought leadership
Category management and strategy
Spend analysis and segmentation

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Crop Production Specialist principles aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems
Master crop and soil science, agronomy and land management and livestock, animal husbandry and veterinary fundamentals
Apply farm business management, value chains and markets and sustainable, climate-smart and regenerative agriculture in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in crop and livestock production

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCRPS 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 CCRPS?

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 CCRPS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CCRPS internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CCRPS certification?

The Certified Crop Production 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 CCRPS 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 CCRPS?

The Certified Crop Production 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 CCRPS?

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

Can I study the CCRPS 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 CCRPS?

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

Certified Crop Production Specialist

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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

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