How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Week 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.

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Certified Agricultural Communications Professional (CACP) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Communications Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Communications Professional (CACP) 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 Week 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 CACP 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 Communications Professional

Acronym

CACP

Who Should Enrol?

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

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 Agricultural Communications Professional

Certified Agricultural Communications Professional: 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 and Watering the Crop

Cold chain and perishable produce logistics
Water management and irrigation practice
Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk
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
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry
Farm enterprise budgeting and gross-margin analysis
Agricultural finance, credit and investment appraisal
Cost of production, pricing and profitability
Agricultural value chains and market linkages
Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes

Livestock in the System

Livestock husbandry and productivity
Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition
Animal health, disease and biosecurity
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
Branding and product differentiation
Inclusive and fair value chains
Post-harvest handling and loss reduction

Harvest and Post-Harvest

Harvest timing, maturity and yield assessment
Post-harvest loss and handling
Storage, drying and stock management
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
Irrigation scheduling and water-use efficiency
Water harvesting, storage and conveyance
Farm power, machinery selection and utilisation
Mechanisation of land preparation, planting and harvest
Equipment maintenance, safety and cost management
Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies
Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation

Markets, Margins and Records

Market access, buyers and contract farming
Farm profitability, costing and gross margins
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Soil testing, interpretation and fertility mapping
Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework
Organic, inorganic and biological fertiliser strategies
Soil and water conservation and erosion control
Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture
Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
Liming, amendments and rehabilitation of degraded soils
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

Finance, Inputs and Organisation

Agricultural finance and credit for farmers
Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
Farmer organisation, aggregation and cooperatives
Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency
Seed selection, varieties and seed systems
Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar
Agribusiness models and strategy
Farm and enterprise business planning
Enterprise budgeting and gross margins
Agricultural finance and credit
Investment appraisal and risk
Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture
Record-keeping and management accounting
Bankable proposal development
Cooperatives and collective enterprise

Soil, Nutrition and Establishment

Soil health and fertility management
Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency
Seed selection, varieties and seed systems
Good Agricultural and Handling Practices along the chain
Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
Pesticide residues, MRLs and safe use
Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management
Participatory rural appraisal and needs assessment
Demonstration, on-farm trials and technology transfer
Rural livelihoods, food security and nutrition
Storage, packaging and cold chain
Grades, standards and quality
Pricing and margin management
Marketing channels and promotion
Financial management and cash flow

Projects and Delivery

Monitoring profitability and performance
Leading procurement projects and change
Value and savings programmes
Negotiation strategy and planning
Transport modes, planning and optimisation
Demand planning and forecasting
Materials requirements planning (MRP)
Demand and supply planning (S&OP)
Capacity and production planning
Business continuity and contingency planning
Leading security projects and change
Building project relationships
Project management software and tools
Scheduling and planning tools
Project data, reporting and analytics

Data, Records and Research

Traceability, blockchain and digital records
Farm management information systems and data platforms
Designing an evidence-based intervention or farm plan
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Complaint data and learning
Service analytics and dashboards
Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Data ethics and customer privacy
Data protection and customer privacy
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Data quality and governance

Technology in Agriculture

Digital marketplaces and e-commerce
Precision agriculture principles and site-specific management
Marketing technology stack
CRM and marketing automation platforms
Scaling technologies and business models
Digital and market transformation
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Digital and self-service transformation
Self-service and digital support
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital, mobile and internet banking
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Digital transformation in banking

Leadership and Management

Insurance and price-risk management
Value addition and processing decisions
Integrated pest management (IPM) principles and practice
Weed ecology and integrated weed management
Water stewardship and drought management
Category management and strategy development
Inventory management and optimisation
Data quality and master data management
Crisis management and recovery
Security governance and management systems
Board and management reporting
Relationship management and cross-selling
Sales performance and pipeline management
Liquidity and funding management
Investment portfolio management

Supply and Logistics

Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Construction contracts and procurement: from tender to FIDIC
The medical supply chain: from manufacturer to patient
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Linking farmers to markets, finance and inputs
Supply market analysis
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models

Operations and Quality

Harvest timing, methods and quality optimisation
Seed selection, quality, treatment and certification
Operational efficiency and productivity
Coaching and quality monitoring
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Operational efficiency and channel management
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Operational efficiency and cost-to-income
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Designing a banking solution or process
Principles of credit and the lending process
Reporting quality and governance
Quality of the therapeutic relationship
Outcome and process measures
Quality and delivery metrics

Communication and Advisory

Advisory service design and delivery
Communication and interpersonal skills
Influencing and presenting insights
Professional and persuasive communication
Transaction monitoring and suspicious reporting
Regulatory reporting and audits
Advisory and needs-based selling
Control monitoring and reporting
Crisis communications
Stakeholder communications
Ethics in communications
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Professional reporting and documentation
Presenting sourcing recommendations

Policy, Land and Legal

Traceability, certification and export requirements
Environmental legal compliance
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Contractor and visitor safety
Policy, planning and objectives
Legal and other requirements
Certification and continual improvement
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract performance and exit
Contract governance and compliance
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Goal setting and contracting
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources
Advocacy and policy engagement

Health and Nutrition

Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Confidentiality and health data
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
Managing health workers and clinical teams
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Customer and brand health metrics
Brand health and measurement
Forecasting and pipeline health
Cybersecurity hygiene and data protection in daily practice
Measuring brand health

Stakeholders and Partners

Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Managing difficult stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Building strategic customer relationships

Labour and Workforce

Hospitality cost control: food, beverage and labour
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Communicating risk to the workforce
Workforce and shift management in retail
Employee voice, surveys and action planning
Talent, succession and workforce learning
Digital HR and the employee experience platform
Data protection and employee privacy
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups

Ethics and Responsibility

Fair trade and responsible supply
Ethics and professional conduct in security
Corporate responsibility and community
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
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Ethics of technology in practice
Data ethics and farmer privacy
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Professional ethics in customer service

Enterprise and Innovation

Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Innovation in service delivery
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Enterprise risk management in banks
Supplier development and innovation
Business model design and innovation
Category and supplier innovation
Emerging tools and innovation
Innovation and continuous delivery
Innovation and new product launch
Capstone scoping: a real agricultural problem or enterprise
Leading agricultural teams, projects and enterprises
Innovation and entrepreneurship in agribusiness
Strategic planning for agricultural enterprises

Strategy and Development

Digital marketing strategy
Data-driven growth
Key account management strategy
Competitive and market intelligence
Translating insight into strategy
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Building a competitive, future-ready agribusiness
Customer service and CX strategy
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer experience strategy
Brand strategy, identity and architecture
Workplace wellbeing strategy
Real options and strategic investment
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Leadership and management development

Learning and Adoption

Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Change and adoption in projects
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Adult learning and farmer field schools
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Learning strategy and roadmaps
Learning technologies and the LMS
Building the learning brand
Aligning learning to performance
Leading the learning function

Inclusion and Equity

Team diversity and inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Youth and start-ups in agriculture
Handling vulnerable customers
Brand equity and positioning
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Financial inclusion strategy
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement
Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity
Goal setting and action planning

Agricultural Practice

Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices
Grading, standards and food safety compliance
Change management in farming systems
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in agriculture
Governance of cooperatives and farmer institutions
Using evidence to refine agricultural practice
Remote sensing, satellite imagery and GIS in agriculture
Circular agriculture and waste-to-value
Agricultural and sector-specific finance
Cost and profitability analysis
Forecasting and planning

Markets and Value Chains

Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence
Data, analytics and customer insight
Customer segmentation and needs analysis
Customer journey and experience design
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing
Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
Voice of the customer and feedback
Internal customers and business partnering
Cost and price analysis
Strategic customer relationships
Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
Market analysis and environmental scanning
Customer personas and insight
Go-to-market and channel strategy
The marketing concept and customer orientation

Agricultural Finance

Access to finance and de-risking
Access to finance, grants and investment
Financial and technical feasibility analysis
Prioritising experience investments
Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Credit analysis and the 5 Cs of credit
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Development banking and project finance
SME lending and value-chain finance
Total cost of ownership
Investment principles and objectives
Alternative investments
Ration formulation and least-cost feeding

Environment and Climate

Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices
Sustainable and green banking
Control environment and risk assessment
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
Fire risk in special environments
The regulatory and legal environment
Responsible and sustainable governance
Environmental governance and climate risk
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Sustainability and HSE integration
Sustainability and environmental duty
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Carbon markets and climate finance
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan

Standards, Risk and Compliance

Managing risk and difficult cases
Risk assessment and safety planning
Emotion regulation
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
Project governance and assurance
Project governance frameworks
Compliance and regulatory projects
Leading project governance
Financial risk in projects
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Compliance monitoring and testing
Regulatory change management
Product safety and standards

Communities and Capability

Customer and community engagement
Microfinance and group lending
Training needs analysis
Community and tenant engagement
Reinsurance and capacity management
Capacity planning and line balancing
Selling hospitality: corporate, group and event business
Designing and facilitating groups
Leading groups and workshops
Capacity and resource optimisation
Capacity and performance management
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Training and capability building

Professional Leadership Practice

Pharmaceutical storage, cold chain and expiry management
Management accounts and dashboards
Duty of care and risk management
Practice management systems
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Organisational change management
Building project management maturity
Project management maturity assessment
Value and benefits management
Requirements gathering and management
Project management plan development
Grant compliance and restricted funding management
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Energy efficiency and demand management

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CACP 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 CACP?

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 CACP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week 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 CACP internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CACP certification?

The Certified Agricultural Communications Professional 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 CACP 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 CACP?

The Certified Agricultural Communications Professional 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 CACP?

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

Can I study the CACP 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 CACP?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CACP 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 Agricultural Communications Professional

Certified Agricultural Communications Professional

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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