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Vocational training in sustainable agriculture

COLEAD is ISO 21001 certified. This certification is a management system standard designed specifically for educational organisations

Our training thematics

Management of Organisations and Business Development

If the basics of the job of a horticultural farm manager have remained the same, because by nature a farmer (...)
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Agricultural production and processing

Many African, Caribbean and Pacific countries need to respond urgently to a growing number of consumers, changing relationships between urban and rural areas (...)
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Environmental Management

Before discussing the effects of agriculture on the environment, this course presents the influence of abiotic and biotic factors on plant growth. A set of parameters ultimately determines (...)
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Food Safety

Consumers’ confidence in producers has been shaken by a succession of food crises, especially in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, where the incidence of foodborne illness is highest (...)
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Social Accountability and Empowerment

The market is increasingly demanding from companies not only sustainable production methods, but also the effective application of ethical (...)
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Sustainable production and trade

The course on Sustainable Production and Trade consists of two complementary paths that go to the very heart of a company’s strategic vision of companies (...)
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Plant Health

The Plant Health thematic covers two different but equally important aspects: Conformity of plant products with standards that guarantee food safety and Ensuring the absence of (...)
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The ideal tool for teachers and students

Our e-learning platform is a valuable resource for teachers who wish to add additional materials to their courses. For students, it is a free and comprehensive learning source that will help them test their knowledge.

Our training system

We coordinate learning activities, in the field or at a distance, to enable learners to achieve their objectives. Our ‘cascade’ training system is the result of more than 20 years of development:

  • tools adapted to different types of learners
  •  methodologies for collective and in-company training
  • a network of expert trainers

Browse the COLEAD publications

Based on 15 years’ experience in the sustainable development of agriculture and agribusiness in ACP countries, 600 references are available in this online resource centre. Training tools on sustainable agricultural practices and production guides are reserved for programme beneficiaries and members of COLEAD.

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Top courses

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Organic Agriculture
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Crop protection
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Traceability
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Ethical production
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Impacts of agricultural practices on the environment
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Restoration of environmental quality
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Management of food safety risks
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Corporate Social Responsibility

What our users say

It's a very informative and user friendly platform for all producers, trainers and everyone in the agricultural production chain.

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Jack WYCLIFFE WANYONYI

The training opened my mind to familiar areas, health safety and hygiene, and new areas such as organic agriculture and ethical production.

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Jedidah Nyambura WANDUTU

The offline mode is a plus because it allows experts to continue learning in the absence of an internet connection.

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Patrice DJOKO NOUMODJE

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Frequently asked Questions

Who can register on the platform ?

The COLEAD platform is open to everyone. It is aimed at professionals in the agricultural sector including students in related fields, and technical and/or educational experts who can support actors in the sector through advice or training.

How do I register ?

Once the form has been completed and submitted, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Please note that it may take a few hours for the email to arrive, depending on the quality of your internet connection. It is also possible that the email may be sent to your spam folder. Make sure to check your Junk/Spam folder.

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How do I change the language of the site?

Click on your username's avatar in the top-right corner of the page, then select "Language" from the dropdown menu and choose the language that suits you. The site is available in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Currently, most courses are available only in French and English. Please note that courses are presented separately in each language. If you want to access the courses in English, you must first choose "English" as the site language.

What types of training does COLEAD offer?

COLEAD offers training on 8 themes, all related to the agricultural sector: sustainable production and trade, food production and processing, environmental management, organizational management and development, food safety, respect for the individual and professional development, and plant health.

These trainings are intended for agricultural professionals, including students in the relevant fields, as well as technical and/or pedagogical experts who can support industry stakeholders through advisory services or training.

COLEAD also offers self-paced courses that you can follow at your own pace on topics that interest you. For more information, please refer to the "Self-paced training courses" section.

COLEAD also provides instructor-led trainings (facilitated by a trainer). These sessions are reserved for COLEAD partner-beneficiaries. You can also check the list of ongoing and upcoming instructor-led trainings on this page.

How can I become a partner ?

For any partnership proposal, as a public, private, donor, university or other organization, send us an email at network@colead.link.

Is there a fee for using the platform?

The platform is completely free of charge. Access to the self-study courses is open to everyone. However, the tutored training courses are exclusively reserved for learners from partner organisations that benefit from COLEAD and its programmes.

It's my first time here: how do I navigate the platform? How do I log in to the platform?

Simply click on "Connexion" at the top-right corner of the website or click here. Watch

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that explains how to log in and navigate the platform.

I forgot my password, what should I do?

You have an account but have forgotten your password: go to this page to reset it.

Once on the page, enter either your username or your email address and press "Search".

If your account exists, you will receive an email with a link to reset your password. Please note that this email may be sent to your spam folder.

If you do not receive an email, make sure you have entered your email address or username correctly.

If you do not have an account on our platform, consult the dedicated question.

I have limited internet access: what should I do?

Each self-paced course on our e-learning platform can be downloaded. You can therefore access the courses without an internet connection after downloading them. The Moodle app also allows you to view your courses offline.

Check the other questions in our "Accessibility and Mobility" help section (insert link to the section) for more information.

Where can I find the courses ?

The list of courses is available in the menu or via your dashboard. For a training, you received the link by email.

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Who we are

COLEAD's mission is to facilitate and implement all actions allowing, directly and/or indirectly, to increase the contribution of the agricultural sector, and horticulture in particular, to the achievement of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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