CECRA
CECRA is a competence development programme for advisers and consultants working in rural areas that combines practical training with tried and tested advisory techniques.
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 .
2020 CECRA Training Schedule
Date | Module | Mod. No. | Venue | Registration |
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Wed 26 - Thurs 27 Feb |
Team work and team leadership |
3 |
Teagasc, Oak Park |
|
Tues 10-Wed 11 Mar |
Marketing and Public Relations |
10 |
Teagasc, Athenry |
|
Tues 9-Wed 10 Jun |
Self and Time Management |
5 |
Teagasc, Tullamore |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 18-Fri 19 Jun |
Facilitation and Discussion Group Management |
7 |
Teagasc, Athenry |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 18-Fri 19 Jun |
Personal Development/My advisory profile |
1 |
Teagasc, Ashtown |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 2 - Fri 3 July |
Marketing and Public Relations |
10 |
Teagasc, Ballyhaise |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 8 - Fri 9 Oct |
Teamwork and team leadership |
3 |
Teagasc, Moorepark |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 15 - Fri 16 Oct |
Facilitation and Discussion Group Management |
7 |
Teagasc, Moorepark |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Wed 28 - Thurs 29 Oct |
Enabling Networks for Innovation (new) |
14 |
Teagasc, Moorepark |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Tues 3 - Wed 4 Nov |
Extension Methods |
7 |
Teagasc, Oak Park |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
Thurs 12 - Fri 13 Nov |
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills |
4 |
Teagasc, Ashtown |
Cancelled due to Covid 19 |
CECRA Certification
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