Management of Extension and Advisory Services
Course Overview
• Understand the role and importance of extension and advisory services in rural development.
• Learn the key principles and strategies for effective extension management.
• Gain insights into the challenges and solutions in managing extension programs.
• Develop skills to assess, plan, and implement extension services efficiently.
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Introduction to Extension and Advisory Services
• Definition and purpose of extension and advisory services
• History and evolution of extension systems
• Key actors in extension: government, NGOs, private sector, and communities
• The role of extension in agricultural and rural development
• Link between extension services and sustainable development goals
Principles and Models of Extension Management
• Core principles of effective extension management
• Models of extension services: Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches
• Participatory extension methods
• Decentralization in extension services
• Developing a community-based extension model
• Monitoring and evaluating extension effectiveness
Challenges in Managing Extension and Advisory Services
• Common challenges: resource constraints, lack of skilled personnel, communication barriers
• Addressing gender and cultural issues in extension services
• Overcoming resistance to new technologies and practices
• Adapting extension services to changing environments (climate change, technological advancements)
• Ensuring sustainability of extension programs
Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Extension Programs
• Steps in planning an extension program: needs assessment, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement
• Designing extension activities and training programs
• Implementing extension programs: strategies for success
• Tools and techniques for monitoring and evaluating extension services
• Assessing the impact of extension programs on rural communities
• Continuous improvement in extension services
1ST BATCH: Monday, March 30, 2026 — Thursday, April 2, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Friday, July 24, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 — Friday, November 20, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
