The Nigerian College of Agribusiness provides specialized education that drives improved productivity and performance in the agricultural sector in Africa. Established in 2020 and approved by the National Board for Technical Education, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership, NCA is pioneering action learning for the acceleration of skills development in commercial agricultural production, innovative food processing, agribusiness trade and development leadership. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant, sustainable and profitable agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and social progress across Africa and beyond. The agri-food sector serves as the cornerstone of societies, providing food, fiber and fuel upon which human civilization relies. The industry’s effectiveness, efficiency and resilience revolve around high quality skills at every operation.
At NCA, our unique learning model empowers our graduates with skills, acuity and vision needed to succeed as agribusiness sector skills professionals and leaders.
We are committed towards educating a new generation of agribusiness sector leaders that will transform the economic fortunes of the African continent.
Training Centres
Centre for Farming Excellence
The Centre for Farming Excellence (CFE) is a hub dedicated to transforming farming practices in Africa into models of sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. We empower farmers and agricultural stakeholders with innovative strategies to improve their processes and achieve outstanding results. Through cutting-edge research, training programs and tailored solutions, the Centre helps in building farms that thrive economically. We make farming exciting by turning challenges into opportunities and driving a new era of agricultural success across the content.
Training Courses at the Centre for Farming Excellence include:
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Professional Diploma in Farm Business Management
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Professional Diploma in Livestock Production, Processing and Value Chain Management
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Certificate in Farm Financials and Risk Management
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Certificate in Labour and Workforce Management in Farming Operations
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Cooperative Farming Models for Economic Growth
Centre for Sustainable Agribusiness
The Centre for Sustainable Agribusiness (CSA) focuses on empowering agricultural businesses to thrive across the full spectrum of their value chain operations. The Centre supports stakeholders with tools for unlocking growth opportunities and adapting to market dynamics. Through innovative trainings and tailored strategies, CSA helps African agribusiness enterprises to achieve their full potentials and deliver benefits to their stakeholders, communities and the environment.
Training Courses at the Centre for Sustainable Agribusiness include:
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Mini MBA in Global Food and Agribusiness Leadership
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Mini MBA in Crop Business Management
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Mini MBA in Livestock Business Management and Environmental Sustainability in Agribusiness
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Professional Diploma in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Investment Management
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Social and Environmental Sustainability in Agribusiness
Centre for Development Impact & Performance
The Centre for Development Impact and Performance (CDIP) is a leading organization that focuses on improving the performance and outcomes of development interventions, donor-funded projects, and humanitarian efforts in Africa. The Centre supports NGOs, donors, and practitioners with advanced tools, strategies, and frameworks to optimize project performance. CDIP focuses on enhancing the impact, resilience, and efficiency of initiatives across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus in Africa.
Training Courses at the Centre for Development Impact & Performance include:
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Professional Diploma in Market Systems Development.
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Professional Diploma in NGO and Development Sector Leadership.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for Development Projects
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Resilience Building in Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus
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Effective Program Management for Development Professionals
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Impact Assessment and Data Analytics for Development Programs.
Centre for Wellness and Nutraceuticals
The Centre for Wellness and Nutraceuticals (CWN) is dedicated to transforming health and wellness through innovation in whole food nutraceuticals, functional foods, supplements and herbal-based solutions. CWN focuses on providing trainings and project development support on supplement development, phytonutrients, and sustainable sourcing to meet evolving global consumer demands. By harnessing Africa’s huge deposits of essential phytonutrients, the Centre fosters innovation and entrepreneurship across the nutrition value chain.
Training Courses at the Centre for Development Impact & Performance include:
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Professional Diploma in Nutraceuticals, Herbal and Functional Foods.
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African Nutrition Entrepreneurship Program
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Professional Diploma in Plant Based Nutrition and Wellness
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Business and Marketing Strategies for Nutraceuticals
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Sustainable Sourcing of Herbal Ingredients
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Regulatory Compliance for Functional Foods and Supplements
Centre for Environment, Climate and Carbon
The Centre for Environment, Climate, and Carbon (CECC) is a leader in addressing global environmental challenges and advancing solutions for climate resilience and carbon management. The Centre builds capacity for effective carbon footprint management, renewable energy adoption, and nature-based solutions in Africa. With a commitment to driving sustainability, CECC is a hub for low-carbon ecosystems and sustainable environmental practices across Africa.
Training Courses at the Centre for Environment, Climate and Carbon include:
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Professional Diploma in Climate and Carbon Action Leadership.
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Professional Diploma in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
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Professional Diploma in Climate Smart Agriculture
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Renewable Energy Solutions for Carbon Reduction
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Environmental Impact Assessment and Policy Advocacy
6
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
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Green Finance and Carbon Credit Trading
Centre for Food Industry Development
The Centre for Food Industry Development (CFID) is dedicated to advancing innovation and operational excellence across the food business ecosystem. From manufacturing and logistics to product development and retail, the Centre provides training and insights to build sustainable, profitable, and competitive food industry operations. CFID equips stakeholders with tools to improve processes, optimize supply chains, and enhance product competitiveness. At its core, the Centre empowers food enterprises to thrive in a dynamic and evolving market.