Kick-start your career in Agriculture!
Contribute to food security and learn about different agricultural products. Our course offering will empower you to boost your career in agriculture.
Kick-start your career in Agriculture!
Contribute to food security and learn about different agricultural products. Our course offering will empower you to boost your career in agriculture.
About Agriculture
Agriculture encompasses all aspects of food production, from soil management to crop cultivation and distribution. Our courses help our learners become better farmers and can support them in becoming an agripreneur.
The benefits of learning about Agriculture
Learning about agriculture empowers people to ensure food security and overcome agriculture challenges. Learners will acquire skills in processes like rainwater harvesting and seeding systems. Advance your career and knowledge in the agriculture space!
Featured course
Agriculture as a Business
In this self-paced course, you as an extension officer, teacher, trainer, ministry staff or agripreneur will learn about farms as economic units and enterprises, management tools for planning, analysis, investment decision making, monitoring of your business, and when to apply which tool and how to use them in your own enterprise. It will take you about 1 – 3 hours to complete one session of this course, hence a max. of 18 h for the whole course, and you will earn a PDF certificate once you passed all the quizzes with at least 50% of the points.
“Agriculture as a Business” offers 6 self-paced consecutive training sessions and 1 bonus session. So far session 1-4 are available. Sessions 5-6 and the bonus material will be uploaded in 2023. But don’t worry – you can already start your learning journey. Of course, you will receive a certificate for each successfully completed session and for the whole course.
This is a course of the Agribusiness e-Academy developed by Agri-Business Facility for Africa (ABF)!
Who is the course for?
This course is intended for extension officers, teachers, (master) trainers and ministry staff but of course you can also study it if you are an agripreneur or have a general interest in the topic. You do not need any other courses as prerequisites.
What will you learn?
In this course you will learn about farms as economic units and enterprises, and management tools for planning, analysis, investment decision making, monitoring and evaluation of your business, and when to apply which tool and how to use them in your own enterprise.
Topics overview
Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Farm management, Strategic planning, Access to finance, Business development.
How much time do you need to invest?
In the introduction of each session, you can see how much time you will need – normally between 1 and 3 hours.
Agriculture
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Bio-Biz: Business Models for Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
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Cocoa - Good Agriculture Practices
In this self-study course, micro, small or medium-sized agricultural entrepreneurs will learn how to produce quality cocoa & thereby increase profits.
Maize - Good Agriculture Practices
Explore Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and proper storage methods in order to better enhance maize production and income with self-study course.Â
A Fresh Look at Traditional Rainwater Harvesting
Educate yourself on Traditional Rainwater Harvesting methods like qanats, terracing, and rooftop collection to store rainwater for various uses.Â
Actor Oriented Sustainable Seed System Development
Explore innovative seed systems thinking by learning about the key functions, diverse actors, and collaborative relationships within these complex systems.
Agribusiness e-Academy
Enhance your agronomy, entrepreneurship, and economics with international expertise and gain all the skills you need for a successful agribusiness!Â
atingi has a wide range of course categories. Take a look at all your options.
Frequently asked questions
The Agriculture course category is designed to explore the multifaceted world of agricultural practices, techniques, and innovations.
Whether you’re a novice looking to grasp the basics or an industry professional seeking advanced knowledge, our Agriculture courses cater to a broad spectrum of learners passionate about agricultural sciences and sustainable food production.
Course durations in the Agriculture category vary, from short, introductory courses to more extensive programs that can take several hours or days to complete.
You can find courses on crop management, sustainable agriculture, best practices for farming, and various other agricultural topics within this category.
Yes, after successfully completing courses in Agriculture, you will receive a certificate to validate your knowledge and skills in the field of agriculture.
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Earn badges and certificates
Every course offered on atingi comes with a PDF certificate or Open Badge (digital credential) that you can add to your digital CV or use when applying for a job. Earning a certificate and completing assignments is 100% free - you will not be charged to complete a course or receive your certificate.
Our atingi certificates are issued after completing a learning unit and confirm the completion of a course.