Global food systems are increasingly complex and vulnerable. With global food imports surpassing $2 trillion annually and agricultural policies influencing everything from trade to climate resilience, the need for informed governance is critical. Effective food policies are what turn emergency relief into long-term food security. Yet, many countries lack the institutional capacity and trained professionals to guide those efforts.
This certificate equips you with the analytical and strategic tools to shape food policies that make a lasting impact at local, national, and global levels.
Your Learning Journey
This fast-track graduate-level program is built for working professionals who want to make a difference through informed, strategic policymaking.
Course
| Key Skills You Will Gain
| Regional Relevance
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Food Policies and Their Planning Process
| - Analyze food security strategies and policy tools
- Design policy interventions tailored to regional needs
- Navigate the links between governance, markets, and food systems
- Communicate policy recommendations to diverse stakeholders
| - MENA-focused frameworks and case studies
- Directly supports SDGs and national food security goals
- High demand from governments, NGOs, and international agencies
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Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:
- Policy Advisors and Government Officials working in food, agriculture, or development
- NGO and UN Professionals advancing food systems and social protection
- Researchers and Academics focused on agriculture, economics, or sustainability
- Development Officers seeking deeper knowledge of policy planning
- Young Professionals aiming to enter the policy or humanitarian field
Whether you're new to policy or already influencing change, this course equips you to lead more effectively.
Program Format
📅 Length: 7 weeks
🕐 Effort: 5–6 hours per week
💻 Format: 100% Online, Fully Self-Paced
📚 Credits: 3
Learn through expert lectures, interactive assignments, regional simulations, and policy debates—accessible anytime, anywhere.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must hold:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fees
- Total Cost: $1,050
- Cost Per Credit: $350
Your fee includes full access to learning content, expert facilitation, and peer learning.
Apply Now and Drive Policy Change
Be the policy leader your community, country, or organization needs.
Enroll in AUB's Online Graduate Professional Certificate in Food Policies and Their Planning Process, and build the skills to tackle today's most complex food system challenges.
For more information, contact Mrs. Lynn El Houssami, Program Recruiter:
- Email: le66@aub.edu.lb
- Telephone: +961 1 350 000 Ext. 2270