Project Management in Agriculture and Agribusiness Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Project Management in Agriculture

• The unique characteristics of agricultural projects
• The project lifecycle in an agribusiness context
• The role of the project manager in agriculture
• The importance of a project charter and a clear scope
• Practical session: Analyzing a case study of a failed and a successful agricultural project

Module 2: Project Planning and Design for Agricultural Initiatives

• Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Techniques for creating and managing a project schedule
• The importance of a robust project plan
• The role of a logical framework in project design
• Practical session: Creating a detailed schedule for a crop-specific project

Module 3: Agricultural Supply Chain Management

• The components of an agricultural supply chain
• The importance of cold chain and storage management
• Techniques for managing logistics and transportation
• The role of traceability and quality control
• Practical session: Mapping the supply chain for an agricultural product

Module 4: Risk Management in Agri-Business

• Identifying and analyzing common agricultural risks (e.g., weather, pests, disease)
• The role of a risk register
• Strategies for risk mitigation and response
• Managing market and price volatility risks
• Practical session: A group exercise on identifying and mitigating risks in a case study

Module 5: Financial and Resource Management

• Estimating project costs and creating a budget
• Techniques for cost control and monitoring
• Managing financial resources and cash flow
• The importance of managing natural resources (e.g., water, land)
• Practical session: Creating a budget for an agricultural project

Module 6: Technology and Innovation in Agriculture

• An overview of emerging agricultural technologies (e.g., precision farming, drones)
• The role of data and analytics in project management
• Managing the implementation of new technology
• The impact of automation on the agribusiness industry
• Practical session: A discussion on how to integrate new technology into a farming project

Module 7: Stakeholder Engagement and Community Participation

• Identifying and analyzing project stakeholders
• The importance of involving farmers and communities
• Strategies for building trust and rapport
• Managing expectations and resolving conflicts
• Practical session: A role-playing exercise on a community consultation meeting

Module 8: Market Linkages and Value Chain Development

• The importance of a market-driven approach
• Developing strategies for market access
• The role of value addition in agribusiness
• The importance of a clear go-to-market strategy
• Practical session: Developing a value chain map for an agricultural product

Module 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Agricultural Projects

• The importance of a robust M&E framework
• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for agricultural projects
• The difference between monitoring and evaluation
• The importance of a lessons learned process
• Practical session: Developing a simple M&E framework for an agricultural project

Module 10: Practical Application and Case Study

A comprehensive review of all course modules

• Participants work on an extended agribusiness case study
• Developing a full project plan, including risk, financial, and M&E plans
• Presenting their strategy to the group
• Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete project plan for a complex agricultural project

Requirements:

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588