What You'll Learn
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
Successful farming requires business thinking. This course equips participants with skills to plan, budget, and manage farm enterprises profitably by applying financial literacy to agricultural operations.
Participants will practice record keeping, cash flow management, cost-benefit analysis, and farm business plan development. The training bridges farming and business principles for financial sustainability.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Farmers & agripreneurs
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Agribusiness managers
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Cooperative leaders
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Extension officers
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Sustainable farm enterprises
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Improved access to credit through record keeping
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Better financial decision-making
Personal Impact
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Confidence in farm budgeting
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Practical record keeping skills
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Stronger decision-making ability
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Develop farm business plans
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Apply financial literacy in farming
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Strengthen record keeping and budgeting
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Manage risks and improve profitability
Course Outline
Module 1: Farm as a Business
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Principles of agribusiness management
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Shifting from subsistence to commercial farming
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Mindset for farm entrepreneurship
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Case Study: Smallholder farm turned profitable
Module 2: Record Keeping for Farms
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Importance of farm records
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Tools and templates for record keeping
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Analyzing records for decision-making
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Exercise: Prepare a farm record template
Module 3: Budgeting & Cost Management
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Farm budgeting basics
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Identifying costs & revenue streams
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Break-even analysis
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Practical: Develop a seasonal farm budget
Module 4: Farm Business Planning
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Components of a farm business plan
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Aligning production with market demand
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Financing farm enterprises
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Exercise: Write a mini farm business plan
Module 5: Financial Risk Management in Farming
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Risks in farm enterprises
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Insurance & diversification strategies
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Managing market price volatility
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Case Study: Financial resilience in cash crop farming
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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