What is the Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert?

The Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert 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 takes 11 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert (CCLI) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert (CCLI) 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 11 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 CCLI 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 Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert

Acronym

CCLI

Who Should Enrol?

Environmental legal compliance — applied to your own work
ESG principles and frameworks — applied to your own work
Social responsibility and human rights — applied to your own work
Ethical supply chains — applied to your own work
Stakeholder and investor engagement — applied to your own work
Waste, effluent and emissions control — 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 Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert

Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture 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
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

Environmental legal compliance

Environmental legal compliance
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Cost recovery and tariffs
Environmental flows and sustainability
Groundwater management
Health and safety in water works
Community engagement and equity
Policy and water rights
Chemical and biological hazards
Ergonomics and musculoskeletal risk
Personal protective equipment
Fitness for work
Workplace wellbeing strategy
Stress and psychosocial risk

ESG principles and frameworks

ESG principles and frameworks
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Environmental monitoring
Ethical supply chains
Impact measurement and disclosure
Stakeholder and investor engagement
Physical hazards: noise, vibration, radiation
Exposure assessment and monitoring
Occupational diseases and prevention
Ventilation and exposure control
The hierarchy of control
Risk assessment that changes what happens
Permit to work and high-risk task control
Contractor safety and shared workplaces

Social responsibility and human rights

Analytical techniques and bias
Governance of ESG and reporting
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Measuring wellbeing outcomes
Aspects, impacts and controls
Waste, effluent and emissions
Pollution prevention
Resource efficiency and circularity
Climate and sustainability responsibility
Occupational health, exposure and health surveillance
Incident investigation and root cause
Emergency preparedness and evacuation
Safety culture, leadership and behaviour
Environmental management and pollution control
HSE legal duties and enforcement

Ethical supply chains

Ethical supply chains
Impact measurement and disclosure
Embedding responsible business
System operation and performance
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Water-user associations and governance
Mental health awareness and support
Fatigue and shift work
Ergonomics and comfortable workplaces
Healthy work design
Wellness programmes and promotion
Return-to-work and rehabilitation
Absence and health management
Measuring HSE performance
Wellbeing, fatigue and psychosocial risk

Stakeholder and investor engagement

Stakeholder and investor engagement
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Reporting quality and governance
Water quality for irrigation
Drainage and salinity management
Irrigation infrastructure planning
Crop water requirements and evapotranspiration
Irrigation scheduling methods
Soil moisture monitoring
Deficit and precision irrigation
Water-use efficiency and productivity
Fertigation and chemigation
Sensors, automation and controllers
Water accounting and metering
Drought and water-scarcity strategies

Waste, effluent and emissions control

Management accounts and dashboards
Cost and profitability analysis
Resource efficiency and circular practice
Water resources and catchment management
Soil-water-plant relationships
Surface, sprinkler and drip irrigation
Irrigation system design and hydraulics
Climate-smart water management
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight

Ethics and Accountability

Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
Conflicts of interest and integrity
Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR
Ethics and duty of care
Professional ethics and duty of care
Integrity in reporting and investigation
Communicating financial results
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Data ethics and privacy in finance
Ethics and transparency in tax
Professional roles and ethics
Culture, ethics and behaviour change

Policy and Institutions

Types of banks and financial institutions
ABC analysis and stock policy
Presentation and public-speaking skills
Policy and public engagement
Capstone scoping: a real governance or policy issue
Designing a governance, compliance or policy solution
Policy cycle and evidence-based policy
Research methods for policy
Policy development and drafting
Public consultation and engagement
Policy that changes behaviour
Public, private and non-profit governance
Governance transformation and reform
Policy, planning and objectives
Public versus private procurement

Service and Beneficiaries

Backlogs, user stories and prioritisation
Customer personas and insight
The marketing concept and customer orientation
Customer and brand health metrics
Market and customer analysis
Building strategic customer relationships
Customer success and retention
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Customer experience and journey mapping
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Customer expectations and satisfaction
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Service culture and brand promise

Safety and Wellbeing

Health records, data and confidentiality
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Record-keeping and data protection
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Risk assessment and safety planning
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Product safety and standards
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Safety culture and leadership

Procurement and Supply

Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Attachment and developmental theory
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Subcontractor and supplier management
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Goal setting and contracting
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Contract performance and exit
Contract governance and compliance
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Procurement and contract management

Change and Innovation

Change talk and readiness
Habit change and behaviour design
Emerging tools and innovation
Change control and configuration
Organisational change management
Change and adoption in projects
Innovation and continuous delivery
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Business model design and innovation
Digital transformation and IT strategy

Strategic Context

Category management and strategy
Competitive bidding processes
Financial inclusion strategy
Business process mapping
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces
Learning strategy and business alignment
Real options and strategic investment
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Marketing and sales ethics
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards

Inclusion and Equity

Handling vulnerable customers
Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Nomination, succession and diversity
Team diversity and inclusion
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
Brand equity and positioning
Digital accessibility and inclusion
Vulnerability management
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Diversity and pay-equity analytics
Cross-cultural and global inclusion

Crisis and Resilience

Managing growth, risk and resilience
Reputation and crisis communications
Operational risk and resilience
Business continuity and crisis management
Crisis communications
Crisis and reputation communication
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Business continuity and recovery
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation

Research and Method

Warehouse design and layout
Training needs analysis
Root-cause analysis and problem solving
Security by design
Malware and attack analysis
Instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM)
Blended and hybrid learning design
Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis
Standard costing and variance analysis
Financial modelling and scenario analysis
Interaction and experience design
Design review and quality
Blended and hybrid design
Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Knowledge and Records

Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Duty of care and risk management
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional documentation and presentation
Professional report writing and presentation
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Information lifecycle and records management
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise

International and Donor Context

Transfer pricing and international tax
Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
Proposal development and donor reporting
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Team leadership within HR
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
Culture change and behaviour embedding
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies

Leadership and Governance

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
Client feedback and satisfaction
Front office and reservations management
Evidence-based improvement
Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms
Team leadership in banking operations
Managing resistance and reskilling
Corporate governance in banks
Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management

Risk, Compliance and Assurance

Regulatory change management
Regulatory impact assessment
Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Regulatory compliance and audit
Health and safety legal duties
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Anti-corruption and honest compliance
Managing risk and difficult cases
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Monitoring, control and reporting
Time and cost control
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

Resources and Value

Income capitalisation and investment value
Grant compliance and restricted funding management
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
Fundraising diversification and local resource mobilisation
How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain
Lessons learned and development
Vehicle financing, insurance and total cost of ownership conversations
Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap
Non-revenue water, metering and cost recovery
Geology, exploration and resource estimation
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Preparing financial statements
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements
Budget vs actual and variance

Evidence and Reporting

Management and board reporting
Risk registers and monitoring
Data collection and analytics
Designing and facilitating groups
Predictive safety analytics
Compliance monitoring and enforcement
Data quality and master data management
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Risk registers and reporting
Continuous risk monitoring
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Reporting and dashboards
Project data, reporting and analytics
AI and predictive project analytics
Data quality and governance

Stakeholders and Engagement

Stakeholder engagement strategy
Motivation and engagement
Partnering and co-creation with customers
Negotiation with clients and partners
Psychoeducation and workshops
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Advocacy and policy engagement
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Proactive engagement and success
Win-back and re-engagement
Motivation theories and engagement
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Corporate responsibility and community
Peer support and consultation

Planning and Delivery

Projects and expansion: connecting the unserved
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Media planning and buying
Forecasting and planning
Designing an intervention or programme
Treatment planning and review
Goal setting and action planning
Projects, programmes and portfolios
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
Project roles and the project manager
Project governance and assurance
Managing HR projects and change
Onboarding and induction programme design
Professional case study and presentation
Scenario planning and foresight

Communication and Influence

Professional report and presentation
Cryptography and secure communications
Facilitation skills and presence
Virtual and hybrid facilitation
Voice, communication and delivery
Professional writing and briefings
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Communicating risk to the workforce
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Communicating vision and telling stories
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Presentation and public speaking
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Negotiation tactics and behaviours

Quality and Improvement

Driving measurable service improvement
Designing a service or experience improvement
Operational efficiency and productivity
Coaching and quality monitoring
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Operational efficiency and channel management
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Operational efficiency and cost-to-income
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Quality monitoring and coaching
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable banking improvement
Designing a banking solution or process

People and Capability

Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
Collaboration and teamwork
Scaling delivery capability
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Virtual and distributed teams
Team leadership and motivation
Leading project teams
Team development and effectiveness
Coaching and developing team members
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
Building high-performing project teams
People analytics tooling and dashboards
People analytics maturity and operating model
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
High-potential identification and talent reviews

Technology and Systems

Digital credit and alternative data
Professional ethics in technology
Warehouse management systems (WMS)
Evidence-based practice
Performance management systems and cycles
Stakeholders and users of financial information
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory and digital transformation
Board reporting and information flows
Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Managing complexity and comorbidity
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Closed-loop feedback systems
Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data

Environment and Sustainability

Integrated and sustainability reporting
Sustainability and social impact in projects
Market analysis and environmental scanning
Carbon markets and climate finance
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan
Sustainability certification and standards
Social media customer care
Responsible and sustainable banking
Social performance and outreach
Sustainable and green banking
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
Sustainability and green IT

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Environmental legal compliance — applied to your own work
ESG principles and frameworks — applied to your own work
Social responsibility and human rights — applied to your own work
Ethical supply chains — applied to your own work
Stakeholder and investor engagement — applied to your own work
Waste, effluent and emissions control — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCLI 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 CCLI?

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 CCLI certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CCLI internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CCLI certification?

The Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture 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 CCLI 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 CCLI?

The Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture 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 CCLI?

The Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CCLI 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 CCLI?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CCLI 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 Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert

Certified Climate-Smart Agriculture Expert

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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