How long is the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems course?

The course runs approximately 29 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems cost?

The training fee is KES 18,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | CCS Online Learning

Name: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Price: 18000 KES

Master sustainable agriculture and food systems through a hands-on, application-focused programme designed for working professionals across Kenya and the wider region.

What You Will Learn

✓Lead the core principles and frameworks of sustainable agriculture and food systems
✓Create practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Apply and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Assess and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Design esg & sustainability practice with organisational strategy
✓Analyse risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

29 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 107 min · 3 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

46 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

61 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 94 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

47 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

47 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 107 min · 3 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

53 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

54 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 112 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

53 min

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Designing the Approach

59 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 98 min · 3 hours

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Executing Effectively

50 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

48 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 109 min · 4 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

55 min

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Continuous Improvement

54 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 116 min · 4 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

61 min

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Governance and Accountability

55 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 97 min · 4 hours

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Leading People and Culture

43 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

54 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for esg & sustainability
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in esg & sustainability
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a esg & sustainability role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Lead the core principles and frameworks of sustainable agriculture and food systems
✓Create practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Apply and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Assess and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Design esg & sustainability practice with organisational strategy
✓Analyse risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration29 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelIntermediate

PriceKES 18,000

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