Certified Expert in Sustainable Agricultural Finance
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Drive growth and resilience in agriculture with this flexible online programme. Learn how to design inclusive financial products, manage credit risk, apply digital solutions, and strengthen agricultural value chains. Gain practical tools you can use immediately, benefit from global best practices, and make a lasting impact in sustainable agricultural finance.
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Drive growth and resilience in agriculture with this flexible online programme. Learn how to design inclusive financial products, manage credit risk, apply digital solutions, and strengthen agricultural value chains. Gain practical tools you can use immediately, benefit from global best practices, and make a lasting impact in sustainable agricultural finance.
Your Benefits
Build the expertise to shape the future of agriculture and finance. This online programme gives you practical skills and global insights you can apply right away.
- Design inclusive financial products tailored to farmers and agribusinesses
- Manage credit risk and apply digital finance solutions for wider access
- Strengthen agricultural value chains through innovative business models
- Gain an internationally recognised certification to boost your career
- Gain an accredited certification (3 ECTS credits)
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Advance Your Career
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 900.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 900.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
01 mars 2026 - 31 août 2026
METHODOLOGY
Our self-paced, asynchronous online courses are built for professionals who want to upskill on their own time, without putting work on hold. Our courses deliver international expertise and hands-on tools you can apply immediately.
- Flexible, study anytime, anywhere
- Practical learning, real-world examples
- Expert support when you need it
- Optional live sessions (also recorded, of course)
Join a global community of professionals who are advancing their careers with flexible, high-quality learning
CONTENTS
With a focus on practical application and global best practices, you’ll leave the programme with tools you can apply immediately to create impact in your work.
COURSE OUTLINE
Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
This knowledge will be essential for a better understanding of the following units.
In this unit, you will learn about the key characteristics of major farming systems in the world – such as pastoralism, traditional mixed farming, industrialised livestock production – and the typical financial needs of those farming systems. In addition, you will learn about key practices in sustainable agriculture with a focus on smallholder farmers.
Business Models in Sustainable Agriculture Finance (SAF)
We will present different types of financial institutions that engage in agricultural finance and then look at typical financial products, delivery channels, and institutional arrangements used by the providers of SAF.
You will gain a deep understanding of the business model concept and the business purpose from the perspective of financial institutions that already provide or intend to provide SAF. You will further learn about the double and triple bottom line concept in SAF, and gain knowledge of the key characteristics of the main business models currently used in SAF. Finally, you will be encouraged to reflect critically on the advantages and disadvantages of different SAF business models.
Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance
We will approach this topic from a conceptual and practical perspective. You will learn about the concept of value chain finance and the institutional requirements for successful SAVCF. Further, you will gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics and practices of contract farming in the context of SACVF. In addition, we will present and analyse typical SAVCF operations (examples from the field).
Credit Risk Management in SAF
You will get a good understanding of the main risks that farmers and SAF providers face. We will focus on individual credit risks and loan portfolio risks. In addition, you will learn about tools used for risk identification and risk measuring in agri-finance institutions. Moreover, we will look at the most important risk management practices used by institutions lending to smallholder farmers.
Credit Cycle Management in SAF
We will explain the difference between group and individual lending. Next, we will present the elements of the traditional credit cycle and look at ways how they can be managed in group and individual lending. Finally, you will learn about good practices in credit cycle management in SAF, with a focus on smallholder lending.
Wrap-Up and Outlook
It also presents the main contents of the optional electives:
Electives
The course provides you with three electives to deepen your knowledge in the field of your interest.
Unit 7a – Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Finance
Unit 7b – Sustainable Agricultural Insurance
Unit 7c – Gender and Sustainable Agricultural Finance
COURSE OUTLINE
Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
This knowledge will be essential for a better understanding of the following units.
In this unit, you will learn about the key characteristics of major farming systems in the world – such as pastoralism, traditional mixed farming, industrialised livestock production – and the typical financial needs of those farming systems. In addition, you will learn about key practices in sustainable agriculture with a focus on smallholder farmers.
Business Models in Sustainable Agriculture Finance (SAF)
We will present different types of financial institutions that engage in agricultural finance and then look at typical financial products, delivery channels, and institutional arrangements used by the providers of SAF.
You will gain a deep understanding of the business model concept and the business purpose from the perspective of financial institutions that already provide or intend to provide SAF. You will further learn about the double and triple bottom line concept in SAF, and gain knowledge of the key characteristics of the main business models currently used in SAF. Finally, you will be encouraged to reflect critically on the advantages and disadvantages of different SAF business models.
Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance
We will approach this topic from a conceptual and practical perspective. You will learn about the concept of value chain finance and the institutional requirements for successful SAVCF. Further, you will gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics and practices of contract farming in the context of SACVF. In addition, we will present and analyse typical SAVCF operations (examples from the field).
Credit Risk Management in SAF
You will get a good understanding of the main risks that farmers and SAF providers face. We will focus on individual credit risks and loan portfolio risks. In addition, you will learn about tools used for risk identification and risk measuring in agri-finance institutions. Moreover, we will look at the most important risk management practices used by institutions lending to smallholder farmers.
Credit Cycle Management in SAF
We will explain the difference between group and individual lending. Next, we will present the elements of the traditional credit cycle and look at ways how they can be managed in group and individual lending. Finally, you will learn about good practices in credit cycle management in SAF, with a focus on smallholder lending.
Wrap-Up and Outlook
It also presents the main contents of the optional electives:
Electives
The course provides you with three electives to deepen your knowledge in the field of your interest.
Unit 7a – Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Finance
Unit 7b – Sustainable Agricultural Insurance
Unit 7c – Gender and Sustainable Agricultural Finance
COURSE OUTLINE
Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
This knowledge will be essential for a better understanding of the following units.
In this unit, you will learn about the key characteristics of major farming systems in the world – such as pastoralism, traditional mixed farming, industrialised livestock production – and the typical financial needs of those farming systems. In addition, you will learn about key practices in sustainable agriculture with a focus on smallholder farmers.
Business Models in Sustainable Agriculture Finance (SAF)
We will present different types of financial institutions that engage in agricultural finance and then look at typical financial products, delivery channels, and institutional arrangements used by the providers of SAF.
You will gain a deep understanding of the business model concept and the business purpose from the perspective of financial institutions that already provide or intend to provide SAF. You will further learn about the double and triple bottom line concept in SAF, and gain knowledge of the key characteristics of the main business models currently used in SAF. Finally, you will be encouraged to reflect critically on the advantages and disadvantages of different SAF business models.
Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Finance
We will approach this topic from a conceptual and practical perspective. You will learn about the concept of value chain finance and the institutional requirements for successful SAVCF. Further, you will gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics and practices of contract farming in the context of SACVF. In addition, we will present and analyse typical SAVCF operations (examples from the field).
Credit Risk Management in SAF
You will get a good understanding of the main risks that farmers and SAF providers face. We will focus on individual credit risks and loan portfolio risks. In addition, you will learn about tools used for risk identification and risk measuring in agri-finance institutions. Moreover, we will look at the most important risk management practices used by institutions lending to smallholder farmers.
Credit Cycle Management in SAF
We will explain the difference between group and individual lending. Next, we will present the elements of the traditional credit cycle and look at ways how they can be managed in group and individual lending. Finally, you will learn about good practices in credit cycle management in SAF, with a focus on smallholder lending.
Wrap-Up and Outlook
It also presents the main contents of the optional electives:
Electives
The course provides you with three electives to deepen your knowledge in the field of your interest.
Unit 7a – Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agricultural Finance
Unit 7b – Sustainable Agricultural Insurance
Unit 7c – Gender and Sustainable Agricultural Finance
STUDY JOURNEY
Register
Participate
Pass the Exam
Get Certified
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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
