Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery
Online
Intakes
January, May, & August
Fees
$1,200 (Ugx 4,500,000)
*Group discounts are available for organisations, and partial bursaries for individuals.
OVERVIEW
Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This Masters Microcredential Certificate (MMC) provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and build resilient food systems. The program integrates scientific understanding with practical approaches, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and food security in the context of a changing climate in Africa.
Target Audience
Agricultural extension workers, farmers’ cooperative leaders, NGO staff working in agriculture and food security, government officials (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture, Environment), agri-business entrepreneurs, and development practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this MMC, participants will be able to:
- Understand the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security in Africa.
- Define and apply the three pillars of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA).
- Identify and implement sustainable land and water management practices in agricultural systems.
- Explore climate-resilient crop and livestock production strategies.
- Analyse the role of value chains and markets in enhancing food security.
- Discuss policy and institutional frameworks supporting CSA and food security.
- Develop a basic plan for a climate-smart agricultural intervention.
What You Will Learn
- Module 1: Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Nexus
- Module 2: CSA Practices and Technologies
- Module 3: Food Systems, Value Chains and Nutrition
- Module 4: Policy, Finance and Implementation
Stackability and Pathway to Master's Degree
The 20 postgraduate credit units earned from this Masters Microcredential Certificate in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security are fully transferable and count directly towards Nexus International University’s NCHE-accredited MA in International Development or other relevant Master’s programs (e.g., a future MSc in Agricultural Economics or Rural Development). This provides a flexible and accelerated pathway for students wishing to pursue a full Master’s degree.