How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert (CORG2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert (CORG2) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems.

This 10 Week programme is structured around FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CORG2 holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert

Acronym

CORG2

Who Should Enrol?

Agronomists and Farm Managers
Agricultural Extension and Advisory Officers
Agribusiness and Value-Chain Professionals
Cooperative and Rural Development Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex crop and livestock production functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement crop and livestock production systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to crop and livestock production

Global Employability

Qualify for crop and livestock production roles across agribusinesses, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Organic Agriculture Systems

✦Conversion to Organic Production

✦Organic Crop Protection

✦Organic Input Verification

✦Organic Processing Requirements

✦Non-Conformity Management

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Organic Agriculture Systems

Certification schemes (organic, GlobalG.A.P.) · Crop residues, organic waste and composting · Soil biology, organic matter and the soil microbiome · Organic, inorganic and biological fertiliser strategies

2

Organic Standards Architecture

Professional standards and ethics · Sustainability certification and standards · Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes · Agroforestry and integrated farming systems

3

Organic Certification Models

Soil carbon and sequestration · Soil environmental quality: structure, contamination and erosion · Livestock environmental load: manure, emissions and siting · Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models

4

Conversion to Organic Production

Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Conversion optimisation · Carbon, greenhouse gases and soil carbon sequestration · Soil fertility, acidity and what limits yield

5

Organic Farm Planning

Farm business planning and enterprise budgets · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Marketing planning and budgeting · Campaign planning and execution

6

Soil Fertility in Organic Systems

Integrated soil fertility management: organic, mineral and the soil itself · Materials management and the supply-production interface · Book and e-book production, formats and metadata · Document production: formatting, version control and the house standard

7

Organic Crop Protection

Consumer protection and fair treatment · Responsible marketing: claims, consumer protection and privacy · Market analysis and environmental scanning · Segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP)

8

Organic Seed Systems

Anti-bribery and integrity in selling · Continuous improvement and optimisation · Promotions, discounts and margin · Commercial deal structuring

9

Organic Livestock Integration

API design and integration · Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment · Value proposition and differentiation · Route to market and channel design

10

Organic Input Verification

Digital service and self-service: designing for completion, not deflection · Public and B2B service delivery: experience where the customer cannot leave · Forecasting and pipeline health · Qualification frameworks and the discipline of disqualifying

11

Internal Control Systems

Proposals, bids and winning submissions · Channel, partner and route-to-market selling · Decision support and insight · Client feedback and satisfaction

12

Organic Traceability

Production documentation and traceability · Turning insight into decisions · Personalisation and relationship building · Customer expectations and satisfaction

13

Organic Processing Requirements

Requirements, user stories and product decisions · Customer experience strategy · Customer journey mapping · Touchpoint and channel design

14

Organic Inspection Systems

Customer and employee satisfaction · Data, analytics and customer insight · Service excellence and complaint handling · Customer journey and experience design

15

Certification Documentation

Mentoring: sharing experience without taking over · Negotiation and closing commercial deals · Managing distributors and channel partners · Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience

16

Non-Conformity Management

Records management and retention · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Retention strategy and turnover analysis

17

Organic Integrity and Fraud Prevention

Financial controls and fraud prevention: making the numbers trustworthy · Professional ethics and personal integrity at work · Fraud typologies, detection and prevention · Community-based protection and prevention

18

Organic Market Access

Identity, access management and the zero-trust shift · Market research and customer insight · Retail and commercial security · Journey management and tracking

19

Organic Certification Auditing

Documentation, record retention and the audit trail · Restaurant service and the dining experience · Tour and event concept design and packaging · Shrinkage, security and loss prevention in retail

20

Organic Agriculture Capstone

How retailers make money: margins, turns and the retail equation · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market · Revenue recognition

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert principles aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems
Master crop and soil science, agronomy and land management and livestock, animal husbandry and veterinary fundamentals
Apply farm business management, value chains and markets and sustainable, climate-smart and regenerative agriculture in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in crop and livestock production

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CORG2 certification?

The Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Organic Farming and Certification Expert, culminating in the capstone “Organic Agriculture Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CORG2?

This certification is ideal for Agronomists and Farm Managers, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Officers, Agribusiness and Value-Chain Professionals and Cooperative and Rural Development Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CORG2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CORG2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with FAO Good Agricultural Practices, GlobalG.A.P. and recognised agricultural and extension standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CORG2 certification?

The Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CORG2 certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CORG2?

The Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CORG2?

The Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CORG2 while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CORG2?

Graduates progress towards senior agronomy, farm management and agribusiness leadership roles. The CORG2 strengthens your expertise in crop and livestock production, agribusiness management and sustainable farming systems and positions you for advancement across agribusinesses, cooperatives, NGOs, research institutions and government agencies.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Farm Operations Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Agribusiness Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CORG2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Agricultural Extension Lead

Government

Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert

Certified Organic Farming and Certification Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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