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Certifying agroforestry professionals anytime, anyplace.

Increasing income and promoting better nutrition among millions of chronically hungry people through planting trees.

The Forest Garden Training Center (FGTC) is an anytime, anywhere online training resource center for development practitioners. FGTC was developed by Trees for the Future in response to global pressure to combat poverty, hunger, drought and the migration crisis across Africa. 

For the past 30 years Trees for the Future has been a leader in agroforestry and tree planting across many countries and contexts. The ability to offer the Forest Garden Certification to farmers, community leaders, and change agents around the world is Trees for the Future's pinnacle achievement. 

The power of Forest Gardens

The Forest Garden Certification provides an easily deployable and replicable solution to end hunger, poverty and deforestation by planting Forest Gardens. It is suitable for: 

  • Project and Community Leaders
  • Extension agents, trainers and other development and relief workers 
  • Project managers, team members and support staff working for NGOs on development and relief projects. 

Project and community leaders around the world can now explore the Forest Garden Training Center, download training resources, ask agroforestry questions to global practitioners, and become a Certified Forest Garden Specialist. 

Accessible and affordable

The Forest Garden Certification is available online at www.apmg-exams.com. The certification has been priced to make the cost affordable to staff working for NGOs anywhere in the world.

The Certification starts at just US$22 for staff of NGOs working in the developing world.

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Forest Garden Certification

Certified Forest Garden Specialists are equipped with an easily deployable and replicable solution to help end hunger, poverty and deforestation by planting trees.

Who is the Forest Garden Certification for?

Trainers, extension workers, specialists, and individuals interested in working with farmers to implement agroforestry techniques while increasing both their income and food security in a restorative way.

What are the key things you will learn?

  • An introduction to the Forest Garden – what it is and the major characteristics of the Forest Garden.
  • Technical guidance on the latest thinking and techniques in agroforestry extension.
  • The phases of protecting, diversifying and optimizing a Forest Garden.
  • Information on technical practices like seedling propagation, grafting, tree care, and permagardening.
  • Tools and tips for those participating in the three phases of the Forest Garden Approach.

Exam Format

  • 75 simple multiple-choice questions
  • 180-minute duration
  • Closed book
  • 65% pass mark (49 out of 75)

Accessing the resources

To access the resources, create a free account on the Forest Garden Training Center website and select "Resource Library". The manuals can be read directly from this website or be fully downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon on the top right.
 

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FAQs

What is a Forest Garden Certification digital badge?

Digital badges allow you to easily showcase your achievements online.

When you pass an exam - you'll instantly have the option to claim a digital badge representing your new certificate.

Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, social media or digital CV.

With just one click employers, customers and clients can easily view and verify your credentials and skills.

Please download our digital sharing presentation for more information.

How do I claim my Forest Garden Certification digital badge?

Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam - you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly - login into the account and accept your pending badge.

Who should take this certification?

Individuals who work in the Development sector, such as community and project leaders, development agents, extension personnel, missionaries, volunteers.

How do I sit the exam?

In order to make these as accessible and as affordable as possible, the Forest Garden Certification exam relies on honesty and the professional conduct of the candidates. You can sit the online exam wherever you will be undisturbed for the duration of the exam and have access to a reliable internet connection. When you register for the exam, you will be asked to nominate an individual, for example a senior manager in your organization, to invigilate / proctor your exam.

Any allegations or suspicions of dishonesty will be investigated. If the claims are justified, the candidate will be barred from taking further APMG certifications, and, at the discretion of the examination board, the candidate's employer may be sanctioned, which may entail requiring candidates from that organization, in the future, to sit exams at an approved test centre, which would incur additional cost.

How much does it cost to sit the Forest Garden Certification Exam?

The price of the Forest Garden Certification Exam is dependent on the location of the candidate and the location of the NGO they are working for:

  • For staff of local NGOs working in the developing world and Students in the developing world the cost is $22 USD per exam.
  • For staff of international NGOs working in the developing world and staff of government ministries the cost is $60 USD per exam.
  • For all others, including, but not limited to, HQ-based staff of international NGOs, staff of multi-lateral and bi-lateral agencies or consultants, the cost is $145 USD per exam.

Are there any prerequisites for the Forest Garden Certification?

There are no prerequisites to apply for the Forest Garden Certification.

What are the publications that support the Forest Garden Certification?

The supporting Forest Garden Certification publications can be accessed via the Training Trees website. 

Which languages is the Forest Garden Certification Exam available in?

The Forest Garden Certification Exam is currently available in English, French and Latin-American Spanish.

How long are the Forest Garden Certifications valid for?

The certifications do not expire.

How do I access my digital badge and/or certificate?

You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team - servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Can I earn PMI® PDUs for attending an accredited training course?

It is possible to earn PMI Education PDUs for attending third-party provider training (training courses not offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner), as long as the training meets the requirements around the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Please check the PMI website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn-pdus/education) for further details on how to record your PDUs and what supporting evidence is required.

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