Certificate in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

This course is designed to develop skills to recognize business opportunities, make financial considerations, and pursue the marketing of value-added agricultural products.

Course Overview

We will provide you with foundational skills in agribusiness management and operations as well as the opportunity to explore and develop an entrepreneurial mindset critical to future success. In addition to the agribusiness training, you’ll also be exposed to concepts of entrepreneurial thought/process, and experiential learning through identifying entrepreneurial problems, finding solutions and making connections beyond the classroom.

What you’ll learn
  • Knowledge on keeping farm records and accounts for farm management
  • General principles associated with the evaluation of management and the use of capital in agricultural business.
  • Principles of selling with application to agricultural and food related businesses
  • Policies and issues that affect Nigerian agriculture and rural society
  • Marketing, selling strategies, preparing for sales calls, making sales presentations, handling objections, and closing sales
  • Attitudes, value systems, and behavioral patterns that relate to agricultural sales
  • Methods of accessing those who form agricultural policy and economic/social systems
  • Apply best practices and legal considerations in conducting fair and effective recruitment processes.
Requirements

Candidates must;

  • Have at least a pass in English and Mathematics/Statistics at WASSCE, SSCE or GCE “O” level or NECO
  • Have access to either a computer or smartphone with Internet Connectivity.
  • Be equipped with quality webcam and headphones
Duration & Fees
  • Regular – 8 Weeks – ₦170,000
  • Fast-Track – 6 Weeks – ₦255,000
Program Dates
  • June – August, 2023
  • September – November, 2023
  • February – April, 2024
  • June – August, 2024

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