Capacity building
GLOBALG.A.P. Academy
Officially founded in 2012 to house our existing training programs, the Academy is a key pillar of GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities. Its selection of targeted, up-to-date, and science-based courses take place online and in locations around the world in support of the GLOBALG.A.P. mission – fostering the global adoption of safer, more sustainable farming practices.
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Why choose the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy?
GLOBALG.A.P. Academy courses can improve your knowledge of responsible farming practices and help you gain an understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. certification. With a variety of training options available, all taught by highly qualified and experienced trainers, you can choose how and when you want to learn.
GLOBALG.A.P. Academy at a glance
Forms a key component
of GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities
Offers a variety of training options
including public and private courses, and certification body training
Organizes public access courses
for anyone wanting to learn about the GLOBALG.A.P. system
Connects you
with 10 + master trainers working in 5+ different languages
Delivers over 150 courses
per year for more than 2000 participants
Provides a platform
for over 250 Registered Trainers to list their independent producer trainings
Forms a key component
of GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities
Offers a variety of training options
including public and private courses, and certification body training
Organizes public access courses
for anyone wanting to learn about the GLOBALG.A.P. system
Connects you
with 10 + master trainers working in 5+ different languages
Delivers over 150 courses
per year for more than 2000 participants
Provides a platform
for over 250 Registered Trainers to list their independent producer trainings
Forms a key component
of GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities
Offers a variety of training options
including public and private courses, and certification body training
Organizes public access courses
for anyone wanting to learn about the GLOBALG.A.P. system
Connects you
with 10 + master trainers working in 5+ different languages
Delivers over 150 courses
per year for more than 2000 participants
Provides a platform
for over 250 Registered Trainers to list their independent producer trainings
Forms a key component
of GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities
Connects you
with 10 + master trainers working in 5+ different languages
Offers a variety of training options
including public and private courses, and certification body training
Delivers over 150 courses
per year for more than 2000 participants
Organizes public access courses
for anyone wanting to learn about the GLOBALG.A.P. system
Provides a platform
for over 250 Registered Trainers to list their independent producer trainings
Benefits of GLOBALG.A.P. Academy courses
Trusted, up-to-date information direct from the source
High quality instruction from our rigorously vetted master trainers
Dynamic learning environment with a combination of self-paced and trainer-led modules complemented by a virtual farm experience
Supplemental training materials provided to participants post-class to enhance learning outcomes
Easy access to GLOBALG.A.P. Academy staff for all questions upon completion of course; ability to take advantage of networking opportunities with both Academy staff and fellow students, up to 30 days following course conclusion
Small group size (max. 15 participants) contributes to an optimized learning experience
Flexible choice of learning programs – private or public, online, or on-site and a variety of working languages
GLOBALG.A.P. branded certificate issued to all attendees upon completion of any course
Our master trainers
GLOBALG.A.P. Academy training courses are led by an international team of qualified master trainers who are directly employed or contracted by GLOBALG.A.P.
All master trainers are:
Highly experienced in providing targeted, science-based training courses
Rigorously vetted and onboarded
Periodically evaluated to ensure high-quality instruction
Regularly updated with insights from the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat
What participants liked about GLOBALG.A.P. Academy courses
Flexible options to suit your needs
What kind of training courses does the Academy offer?
The GLOBALG.A.P. Academy offers a variety of different training types. Whether you’re looking for an open access course or curated training opportunities for a private group, the Academy can deliver it. Explore our training options in full below.
Public training courses
Our public training options are standardized courses applicable to anyone. Focusing on key GLOBALG.A.P. solutions such as Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) or the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP), these courses are developed by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team and delivered by our master trainers.
Private groups
All our courses and webinars can be adapted into private training sessions for your organization. Alternatively, work with our team of experts to develop customized training solutions for your specific needs. All private training courses are developed by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team and delivered by our master trainers.
Satisfied private training clients
Upcoming events
24 Apr
2025
GLOBALG.A.P. and Stronger Together present free webinar
Location: Online - Zoom
Event type: Webinar
Event format: Virtual
06 May - 08 May
2025
Seafood Expo Global 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site
Producer training by Registered Trainers
Registered Trainers are agricultural experts who have been trained and examined by GLOBALG.A.P. With first-hand knowledge of the GLOBALG.A.P. system, they host independent courses with authorized training materials to support producers in achieving GLOBALG.A.P. certification. These trainings are also listed in the producer training catalog in the relevant section, but are delivered and invoiced by the Registered Trainers themselves.
Find a Registered Trainer near you
Use the filters to search. Click a name to see more information about their services.
Visit the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy course catalog to see the full list of upcoming Registered Trainer trainings.
GLOBAL.G.A.P. Community Membership
Join the GLOBALG.A.P. community, help shape GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, and receive exclusive offers – including a 10% discount for the Academy.
A selection of dedicated courses
What kind of training is available for certification bodies?
Certification bodies wishing to become or remain GLOBALG.A.P. approved must train and maintain the competency of their staff, from in-house trainers and scheme managers to farm and QMS auditors. The required trainings are managed by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy but handled separately from our open access training courses.
Certification body training
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies can access specialized training courses via the CB Academy (log-in required). All CB trainings are developed and delivered by our master trainers.
CB Academy login
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GLOBALG.A.P. Academy FAQ
All our upcoming training courses can be found and booked in the Academy course catalog.
All scheduled training courses can be found in the Academy course catalog. If you can’t find a relevant course, it is possible that we are not currently providing public training on this. If you have questions about the Academy or wish to register your interest in a private training session, please contact the Academy team.
Costs for public training courses can be found in the in the Academy course catalog.
Fees for private training courses depend on factors such topic, length, location etc. Talk to our team to find out more.
Registered Trainers are agricultural experts who are trained and supported by GLOBALG.A.P. to help with the implementation of our smart farm assurance solutions. Registered Trainers work mainly with producers to help them understand the GLOBALG.A.P. system and navigate the certification or recertification process.
Public, private, or CB trainings by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy are developed and invoiced by the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy and hosted by our master trainers – highly qualified experts who are directly employed or contracted by GLOBALG.A.P.
Producer trainings by Registered Trainers are organized independently from the Academy but are also listed on the catalog website and use official GLOBALG.A.P. materials. These sessions are hosted and invoiced by Registered Trainers – self-employed professionals or employees of third-party companies who have completed special training and are authorized to offer affiliated trainings.
Visit our Registered Trainer webpage to learn more about joining the program.
Please contact the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy via email (academy@globalgap.org) so we can authorize the discount.
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Contact us
Not sure which training course fits your needs? Contact us for more information at academy@globalgap.org.