Topic outline

  • This course explores key concepts present in the RuralInvest toolkit, such as the definition of an investment; crucial importance of adopting a participatory approach and ensuring sustainability and; the need to understand the priorities and capabilities of the beneficiaries.

    • System Requirements

      The online version of this course runs on the latest versions of Chrome and Safari. In order to access this course on Internet Explorer or Firefox, you must install and enable Adobe Flash player.

      The downloadable version only runs on Windows PC’s and no additional software is needed.

      • Audience

        Field technicians, who wish to acquire the knowledge to work with communities, groups or individuals wishing to prepare effective investment proposals.

        • You will learn about

          • Conceiving the investment project
          • Ensuring a participatory approach to investment formulation
          • Sustainability, the core requirement of investments
          • Defining the beneficiaries
          • Investment project costs and financing
          • Operating and fixed costs
          • Assessing the market for income-generating projects
          • Investing in existing activities

          • Digital Badge Certification

            To be granted a digital certification from the FAO e-learning Centre, you will have to take the final evaluation exam after you’ve finished a course.

            Our digital badge certifications verify that you have achieved the learning outcomes and competencies outlined in FAO e-learning courses.

            What is a digital badge?
            Digital badges are online visual representations of learned skills and achievements earned in learning environments. They have already been adopted widely across a range of sectors and are being used to recognize both accredited and non-accredited learning in formal, informal and non-formal settings.
            Badges can be displayed wherever earners want them on the web, and share them for employment, education or lifelong learning.


            Please click the link below to start the test: