3 Online Distance Learning Certificate Programs in Life Sciences in Europe for 2024

Biodiversity underpins life on Earth. Healthy ecosystems provide ecosystem services essential to human well-being and economic activities. Scientists estimate that one million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are on the verge of extinction, and this could curtail our ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Agriculture matters a lot for everyone on this planet: it provides affordable and healthy food, jobs, and incomes for millions of people; its development is essential for environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and in the context of climate change. Therefore, agriculture finance is a significant part of the finance sector. Farmers and agro-enterprises need loans, insurance, leasing, and many other financial services to do well. Financial institutions seek qualified employees who understand the financial needs of farmers and agribusinesses, the dynamics of the agricultural sector, and the role of finance in agricultural value chains. The “Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance” online course covers a wide range of agriculture finance topics. Participants will gain a broad perspective on the concept of agricultural finance and acquire the necessary skills to design feasible operations, products, and delivery channels. One focus of the course will be on lending to farmers and agribusinesses, in particular how to manage risks and costs along the entire loan cycle. This course is based on Frankfurt School’s extensive experience in practical project work and theoretical education programs, and it is tailored to the needs of our target audience.

The course is offered in a fully-online manner utilising IT Sligo’s online delivery technologies, which will minimise the amount of student time required to travel and attend either IT Sligo or the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT).