Farm Manager Development Program

Professional & Advanced Programs
Full Accreditation Curriculum (RC + RF + RE)

Program Overview

Program Name: Farm Manager Development Program
Category: Professional & Advanced Programs
Target Audience: Farm Managers, NGO Staff, Cooperative Leaders, Corporate Agribusiness Teams
Duration: 3 Months
Training Format: Classroom + Farm Immersion
Certification: Certificate in Farm Management & Agribusiness Leadership

Program Goal

This program equips participants with the competencies required to supervise, manage, plan, monitor, and optimize commercial farm operations across livestock, crop, and integrated farming enterprises. Learners gain managerial, technical, leadership, and agribusiness decision-making skills.

Competency Framework (RC – Référentiel de Compétences)

1. RC1. Manage farm operations and workforce effectively
2. RC2. Plan and supervise livestock and crop production systems
3. RC3. Implement farm financial management and cost control
4. RC4. Ensure compliance with biosecurity, safety, and quality systems
5. RC5. Develop agribusiness strategies and market access plans
6. RC6. Lead teams, stakeholders, and farm projects
7. RC7. Implement farm record keeping and performance monitoring
8. RC8. Coordinate supply chains and farm logistics

Assessment Framework (RE – Référentiel d’Évaluation)

Training Methodology

• Classroom Lectures
• Farm Demonstrations
• Case Studies
• Team-Based Activities
• Field Visits
• Farm Management Simulations
• Capstone Project

Career Outcomes

• Commercial Farm Manager
• Agribusiness Operations Manager
• NGO Agricultural Program Officer
• Production Supervisor
• Agricultural Consultant
• Farm Operations Coordinator