Train the trainers who carry AFSDC forward.
The premium, paid Train-the-Trainer tier of the FarmEASY Learning Centre. It certifies AFSDC facilitators, authorising graduates to deliver AFSDC training within their own organisations, communities and regions, to a consistent standard.
estimated duration
Trainer certificate
facilitator level
individual tier
Built for the professionals who will teach AFSDC.
The Masterclass is for AFSDC certificate holders advancing to facilitator level, and for experienced agribusiness professionals with training responsibilities who are ready to deliver AFSDC to others.
A foundational bridge, then an advanced facilitation track.
AFSDC foundations bridge
The core AFSDC framework, for professionals entering via the experience route rather than the certificate.
Facilitation methodology
How to teach AFSDC content effectively, structuring sessions, pacing delivery and holding attention with adult learners.
Adult learning principles
How professionals actually learn, and how to design programmes that respect their experience and time.
Assessment design
Setting clear objectives, quizzes and capstones that hold a consistent standard across every cohort you run.
Programme management
Running cohorts end to end, tracking progress, managing logistics and reporting outcomes to your organisation.
Facilitation project
Deliver a real facilitation piece and submit it for facilitator review and structured feedback.
Self-paced delivery, with a real facilitation review.
The Masterclass is fully online and self-paced, so you progress on your own schedule. You move through video lectures, case studies and facilitation practice tasks, then complete module assessments, a facilitation project submission and a facilitator review before you are certified.
Delivery
Fully online, self-paced
Duration
10 to 12 weeks (estimated)
Format
Video lectures, case studies, facilitation practice tasks and peer review
Assessment
Module assessments, a facilitation project submission and a facilitator review
Certificate
AFSDC Master Trainer Certificate, QR-verified, a higher-tier credential
Entry requirements
Route A, a valid AFSDC certificate (fast-tracked, foundational modules waived). Route B, at least 3 years verified professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness or extension, with a short AFSDC framework onboarding module.
Authorised to deliver AFSDC, to a consistent standard.
An AFSDC Master Trainer Certificate on completion, a higher-tier credential.
QR-verifiable, with an issuance log behind every certificate.
Authorisation to deliver AFSDC within your organisation, community or region.
A consistent facilitation standard recognised across the FarmEASY network.
Pricing that scales from one professional to a whole organisation.
Individual
Independent professionals
$149 one off
For independent professionals certifying as a Master Trainer on their own. A single self-paced seat, approx ₦220,000.
Institutional
Teams of 5 to 20
$99 per seat
For organisations enrolling 5 to 20 staff as facilitators, approx ₦145,000 per seat. Arranged directly with the FarmEASY team.
Enterprise
20 or more staff
Custom
For organisations enrolling 20 or more staff. Handled via direct engagement, with rollout and reporting agreed to your programme.
Pricing is indicative. Institutional and enterprise tiers are arranged directly with the FarmEASY team.
Certify your own team as Master Trainers.
Organisations train internal facilitators to deliver AFSDC at scale across their programmes and regions, with institutional and enterprise tiers built for teams.
Partnership enquiry
A clear path from interested to enrolled.
How to join
Pick your entry route
Apply with a valid AFSDC certificate, or with 3 or more years of verified professional experience.
Submit your application
A short form about your background and your training role within your organisation.
Begin self-paced
Once accepted, start the programme on your own schedule and work through it at your pace.
What happens next
You hear back on your entry route and acceptance.
A welcome email lands with your access to the programme.
You complete any required onboarding module before the facilitation track opens.
Route B applicants complete a short AFSDC framework onboarding before the advanced track unlocks.