CECRA

What is CECRA?

CECRA stands for Certificate for European Consultants in Rural Areas and is a competence development programme for advisors and consultants. The aim of the programme is to create a standard within advisory skills across Europe. CECRA helps participants to improve their advisory and extension techniques. 

Teagasc is an approved provider of CECRA training in Ireland. A series of advisory skills training modules have been developed for an Irish context and are now available for consultants and advisors in Ireland.

What are the benefits?

• Participants develop their skills and knowledge in advisory techniques as well as self-development.
• Strong practical training centred on participants needs
• Learn about independent planning, implementation and evaluation of individuals and groups, educational events and projects.
• Reflect on the professional activities in your various consulting and training roles and develop your personality profile on an ongoing basis.
• Meet like-minded colleagues and establish a transnational network.
• You acquire additional methodological knowledge that will increase your success in your advisory and extension activities.

Find out more

• CECRA Flyer (PDF)

Course fee: €300

If you have a question about any of the courses above please email connected@teagasc.ie .

 2025 CECRA Modules

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CECRA Certification

Downloads

• CECRA Application Form
• CECRA Advisory Visit Confirmation Form