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
Wed 26 - Thurs 27 Feb	Team work and team leadership	3	Teagasc, Oak Park	Register
Tues 10-Wed 11 Mar	Marketing and Public Relations	10	Teagasc, Athenry	Register
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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