Introduction to GlobalG.A.P Certification Standards

Course Objective

To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of GlobalG.A.P standards, their implementation, and compliance for agricultural practices.

Course Modules

Module	Description
1. Introduction to GlobalG.A.P	Overview and history of GlobalG.A.P, Importance of certification, Key benefits for farmers and stakeholders
2. General Regulations and Scope	Overview of GlobalG.A.P General Regulations, Scope of certification (Crops, Aquaculture, Livestock), Key definitions
3. GlobalG.A.P Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC)	Major and minor control points, Compliance levels, Checklist review
4. Farm Risk Assessment	Identifying risks (Environmental, Social, and Economic), Developing mitigation strategies, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
5. Documentation and Record-Keeping	Importance of documentation, Required records for certification, Templates and tools
6. Internal Auditing and External Certification Process	Conducting self-assessments, Preparing for external audits, Corrective actions and re-certification
7. Practical Application	Case studies and examples, Group activities and exercises
8. Wrap-Up and Exam	Review of key concepts, Final assessment, Certification of participation

5-Day Training Schedule

Day	Time	Topic	Activities	Trainer
Day 1	09:00 - 10:30	Introduction to GlobalG.A.P	Lecture, Q&A	Trainer A
	10:30 - 10:45	Tea Break		-
	10:45 - 12:30	General Regulations and Scope	Presentation, Discussion	Trainer A
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break		-
	13:30 - 15:30	CPCC Overview	Group activity, Case study	Trainer B
Day 2	09:00 - 10:30	Farm Risk Assessment	Risk analysis exercise	Trainer B
	10:30 - 10:45	Tea Break		-
	10:45 - 12:30	Mitigation Strategies for Risks	Role play, Discussion	Trainer B
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break		-
	13:30 - 15:30	Documentation and Record-Keeping	Templates, Practical examples	Trainer C
Day 3	09:00 - 10:30	Internal Auditing	Self-audit simulation	Trainer C
	10:30 - 10:45	Tea Break		-
	10:45 - 12:30	External Certification Process	Process mapping, Case study	Trainer C
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break		-
	13:30 - 15:30	Group Work: Audit Preparation	Group exercise	Trainer D
Day 4	09:00 - 10:30	Practical Application	Case studies, Simulation	Trainer D
	10:30 - 10:45	Tea Break		-
	10:45 - 12:30	Gap Analysis and Corrective Actions	Workshop	Trainer D
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break		-
	13:30 - 15:30	Preparing for Certification	Checklist development	Trainer A
Day 5	09:00 - 10:30	Final Review	Key takeaways, Open Q&A	Trainer A & B
	10:30 - 10:45	Tea Break		-
	10:45 - 12:30	Exam and Assessment	Written test, Feedback session	Trainer A & B
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break		-
	13:30 - 15:30	Certification Award Ceremony	Distribution of certificates, Closing remarks	Trainers A, B, C