Agri-Preneurship & Value Chain Analysis
Farming is a business, not a hobby. Yet, many farmers fail because they focus on production while ignoring the market. This course flips the script: we start with the market. You will learn "Value Chain Analysis"—how to map the journey of a product from farm to fork and identify the "profit pools" where the real money is made.
We cover farm economics, teaching you to calculate gross margins and break-even points so you never plant a crop that loses money. You will also learn how to structure your farm as a formal business entity, manage cash flow, and negotiate contracts with off-takers.
This course is for the modern "Agri-preneur" who treats agriculture as a wealth-creation vehicle.
What You Will Learn
- • Value Chain Analysis methodology.
- • Farm budgeting and gross margin analysis.
- • Post-harvest loss management and value addition.
- • Accessing markets and contract farming.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Conducting value chain mapping and developing farm business plans.
Market Gap
Kenyan agriculture is plagued by middlemen. Understanding the value chain allows farmers/traders to cut costs and capture more value.
Project Management for Development (PMD Pro)
Development projects are unique; they deal with complex social problems, strict donor requirements, and tight budgets. Standard project management (like PMP) often isn't enough. This course is based on the PMD Pro standard, the global benchmark for NGOs.
You will learn the entire project lifecycle: from Identification and Design to Implementation, Monitoring, and Closure. We focus on the practical tools you need daily: the Gantt Chart, the Risk Matrix, and the Stakeholder Register. You will learn how to manage scope creep, keep your team on track, and deliver projects that satisfy both the donor and the community.
This is the gold standard certification for anyone building a career in the development sector.
What You Will Learn
- • Project Lifecycle (Identification to Closure).
- • Triple Constraint (Scope, Time, Cost).
- • Risk and Issue Management.
- • Stakeholder engagement strategies.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Managing project lifecycles using the PMD Pro standard.
Market Gap
NGOs prioritize candidates with PMD Pro certification. It is the common language of international development.
Grant Writing & Resource Mobilization
A great idea without funding is just a dream. This course is the bridge between your vision and the resources needed to achieve it. Grant writing is a high-stakes skill that combines technical writing with salesmanship.
We take you through the entire proposal process: from "Donor Mapping" (finding the right funder) to interpreting complex "Requests for Proposals" (RFPs). You will learn how to write a compelling "Needs Statement," design a logical "Theory of Change," and build a budget that donors trust. Beyond just writing, we cover "Resource Mobilization"—building long-term relationships with partners.
This course pays for itself with the first grant you win.
What You Will Learn
- • Donor intelligence and mapping.
- • Anatomy of a proposal (Problem Statement, Methodology).
- • Logical Frameworks for proposals.
- • Budgeting for grants (Direct vs. Indirect costs).
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Writing winning grant proposals and donor budgets.
Market Gap
Competition for funding is fierce. Organizations rely entirely on skilled writers to survive. It is one of the highest-paid consulting skills.