What is the Certified Agricultural Biologist?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist 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 10 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 Intermediate 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 Agricultural Biologist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Biologist (CAB) 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 CAB 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 Biologist

Acronym

CAB

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 Biologist

Certified Agricultural Biologist: 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

Protecting and Watering the Crop

Integrated pest and disease management · Water management and irrigation practice · Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk · Rural livelihoods, food security and nutrition

3

Livestock in the System

Livestock husbandry and productivity · Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition · Animal health, disease and biosecurity · Plant nutrition, foliar feeding and micronutrients

4

Harvest and Post-Harvest

Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment · Post-harvest loss and handling · Storage, drying and stock management · Animal welfare and ethical production

5

Markets, Margins and Records

Market access, buyers and contract farming · Farm profitability, costing and gross margins · Agri-enterprise planning and farm records · Storage, packaging and cold chain

6

Finance, Inputs and Organisation

Agricultural finance and credit for farmers · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives · Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs

7

Soil, Nutrition and Establishment

Soil health and fertility management · Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency · Seed selection, varieties and seed systems · Trade, logistics and incoterms

8

Agricultural Finance

Equipment maintenance, safety and cost management · Agricultural finance and credit · Investment appraisal and risk · Investment and disinvestment decisions

9

Environment and Climate

Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation · Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices · Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices · Water stewardship and drought management

10

Standards, Risk and Compliance

Export readiness and standards · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.) · Safety culture and leadership · Safety communication and campaigns

11

Communities and Capability

Capacity and performance management · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Youth and start-ups in agriculture · Corporate social responsibility and community impact

12

Projects and Delivery

Land-use planning, capability and degradation management · Treatment planning and review · Goal setting and action planning · Projects, programmes and portfolios

13

Data, Records and Research

Farm management information systems and data platforms · Traceability, blockchain and digital records · Record-keeping and management accounting · Evidence-based practice

14

Technology in Agriculture

Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies · Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management · Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer · Payment technology and switches

15

Leadership and Management

Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management · Practice management systems · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Stakeholder and sponsor management

16

Supply and Logistics

Supply markets and the enabling environment · Fair trade and responsible supply · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport

17

Operations and Quality

Agro-processing and value addition · How airlines and airports work: the aviation operating model · Mineral processing and beneficiation · Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation

18

Communication and Advisory

Cross-cultural communication · Risk registers and reporting · Proposal development and donor reporting · The media and telecommunications landscape

19

Policy, Land and Legal

Contract farming and out-grower schemes · The regulatory and legal environment · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis

20

Health and Nutrition

Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Confidentiality and health data

21

Stakeholders and Partners

Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Managing difficult stakeholders · The coaching relationship

22

Labour and Workforce

Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Communicating risk to the workforce · Hospitality cost control: food, beverage and labour · Workforce management and scheduling

23

Ethics and Responsibility

Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations

24

Enterprise and Innovation

Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture · Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption · Enterprise risk management in banks · Supplier development and innovation

25

Strategy and Development

Scaling and growth strategies · Bankable proposal development · Coaching and skill development · Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow

26

Learning and Adoption

Learning transfer and capability building · Benchmarking and best-practice adoption · Continuous improvement and learning organisations · Adult learning and farmer field schools

27

Inclusion and Equity

Handling vulnerable customers · Brand equity and positioning · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Financial inclusion strategy

28

Agricultural Practice

Irrigation systems: surface, sprinkler and drip design · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Circular agriculture and waste-to-value · Agricultural and sector-specific finance

29

Markets and Value Chains

Market linkages and aggregation · Market systems and price discovery · Building a customer-centric culture · Customer service and CX strategy

30

Professional Leadership Practice

Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001) · Management and board reporting · Team leadership in HSE · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

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

Protecting and Watering the Crop — applied to your own work
Livestock in the System — applied to your own work
Harvest and Post-Harvest — applied to your own work
Markets, Margins and Records — applied to your own work
Finance, Inputs and Organisation — applied to your own work
Soil, Nutrition and Establishment — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAB 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 CAB?

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 CAB 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 CAB 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 CAB certification?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CAB 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 CAB?

The Certified Agricultural Biologist 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 CAB?

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

Can I study the CAB 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 CAB?

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