What is the Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Procurement & Supply Chain.

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 Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

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

Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst (CASCA) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst (CASCA) 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 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 CASCA 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 Supply Chain Analyst

Acronym

CASCA

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

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to crop and livestock production

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

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

✦Agricultural Supply Chain Analytics

✦Supply Forecasting

✦Transportation Analytics

✦Agricultural Lead-Time Analysis

✦Commodity Flow Analysis

✦Digital Supply Chain Analytics

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst · module 20 is the capstone

1

Agricultural Supply Chain Analytics

Value-chain and supply-chain finance · Agricultural data analytics · Good Agricultural and Handling Practices along the chain · Agricultural value chain analysis

2

Farm-to-Market Supply Mapping

Supply market analysis · Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces · Supply market analysis and sourcing strategy · Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity

3

Agricultural Demand Analysis

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Demand forecasting and replenishment planning · Demand planning and replenishment: deciding what to hold and when to order · Demand planning and forecasting

4

Supply Forecasting

Pipeline management, forecasting and CRM discipline · Time series forecasting: trend, seasonality and the limits of the past · Designing a sourcing or supply strategy · Demand and supply planning (S&OP)

5

Inventory Analytics

Materials, inventory and distribution management · Inventory: what it is for and what it costs · Inventory accuracy and cycle counting · Inventory models and optimisation

6

Agricultural Procurement Analytics

Finance, procurement and supply modules · Procurement, contract and supply chain fraud · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · Multimodal transport and the door-to-door chain

7

Transportation Analytics

Transport, freight and cross-border movement · Crop physiology, growth stages and yield determinants · Planting, spacing, and crop establishment techniques · Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria

8

Warehouse Performance Analysis

Warehouse layout, handling and safety · Warehouse performance metrics · Warehouse design and layout · Warehouse management systems (WMS)

9

Cold Chain Analytics

Cold chain and perishable produce logistics · Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management · Storage, packaging and cold chain · Pharmaceutical storage, cold chain and expiry management

10

Agricultural Lead-Time Analysis

Document production: formatting, version control and the house standard · Capacity and production planning · Production planning and scheduling · Shift handover and production communication

11

Supply Chain Cost Analysis

Supply chain design: configuration, trade-offs and cost to serve · Storage systems and slotting · Materials handling equipment · Cross-docking and flow

12

Supplier Performance Analytics

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Managing supplier performance against the contract · Passenger operations and service delivery · Cargo handling, stowage and load management

13

Commodity Flow Analysis

Value stream analysis and flow · Flow, waste and the economics of operational excellence · Routing, switching and protocols · Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery

14

Supply Chain Risk Analytics

Service excellence and complaint handling · Error handling and exceptions · Servers, storage and data centres · Continuous improvement in delivery

15

Agricultural Traceability Data

Production documentation and traceability · Delivery and facilitation plan · Handling difficult participants · Grievance handling: taking complaints seriously and closing them properly

16

Digital Supply Chain Analytics

Supply chain systems, data and visibility · Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Blended and virtual delivery: choosing the right mode for each part · Public administration, service delivery and citizen engagement

17

Supply Chain Scenario Modelling

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Financial modelling: building something people can rely on · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Complex projects and large-scale delivery

18

Agricultural Service-Level Analysis

Service level agreements, queues and capacity · Contact centre and service operations management · Managing service delivery in health, education and technical settings · Channel, distribution and trade selling

19

Supply Chain Dashboarding

Distribution channels and online travel agencies · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · VIP handling, invitations and seating plans · Dealership operations: stock, floorplan and margins

20

Agricultural Supply Chain Analytics Capstone

Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Hazardous farm waste, storage and disposal routes · Capstone scoping: a real agricultural problem or enterprise · Post-harvest handling, storage and loss reduction

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst 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 CASCA certification?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst, culminating in the capstone “Agricultural Supply Chain Analytics Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CASCA?

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 CASCA 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 CASCA 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 CASCA certification?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst 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 CASCA 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 CASCA?

The Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst 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 CASCA?

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

Can I study the CASCA 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 CASCA?

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

Certified Agricultural Supply Chain Analyst

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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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