Programme Application - Systems Thinking and Lean Approach for Agrifood Professionals

Spring 2026 Cohort (Professional Education - Practice Level)

Thank you for your interest in this EIT Label accredited professional education programme.

The Systems Thinking and Lean Approach for Agrifood Professionals is a 6-week cohort based programme designed for agrifood professionals seeking to strengthen operational performance and organisational resilience through structured systems thinking and lean methods.

Participation is limited to ensure high quality interaction and applied learning depth. Applications are reviewed to confirm professional alignment and commitment.

Personal details

Your professional context helps us understand how the programme can best support your operational priorities.

How would you describe your professional focus?

Agronomist / Farm Advisor

Operational Management

Sustainability Leadership

Production / Manufacturing Management

Cooperative Coordination

Public Food System Administration

Consultancy / Advisory

Other (please specify)

Years of relevant experience

What operational challenge are you currently working to improve within your organisation?

Why is this programme relevant to you at this stage of your professional development?

This programme requires active participation across 6 weeks, including live sessions and applied project work. Please confirm:

I confirm I am able to attend live sessions and complete required assignments

I understand the course fee is €1,100

I understand that participation is confirmed after application review

Please provide invoicing details if applicable

Terms of Service and Program Agreement

I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the Rural PM Academy Terms of Service and the Program Participation Agreement which outlines expectations, fees (if any), and cancellation policies. (send an email to info@ruralpm.org for the pdf).

Data Privacy & Consent (GDPR Compliance)

I consent to Rural PM Academy collecting and storing the personal data I have provided in this form. I understand this data will be used for the purposes of program administration, communication regarding my registration and participation, and internal reporting. For more information on how we protect your data, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.ruralpm.org/tc-and-privacy

Thank you for your application!

Submissions are reviewed within 4 working days. If accepted, you will receive confirmation and further instructions regarding participation and invoicing.

We appreciate your commitment to strengthening operational excellence within agrifood systems.

Rural PM Academy - Agrifood Solutions Network