Every farm and processor in Kenya buys training — for certification, for onboarding, and after incidents. The difference between money well spent and a filed certificate is usually visible before the course begins.
Ask who will actually stand in front of your team
Request the trainer's sector experience, not just the company profile. Someone who has managed a packhouse or led an audit teaches differently from someone reading a standard.
Insist on practicals in your environment
- Calibration done on your sprayers
- Hazard analysis built on your process flow
- Audit simulations using your own records
Check assessment and evidence
Attendance registers, pre- and post-assessments and certificates are audit evidence. Confirm what you will receive before booking.
Agree follow-up support
Ask what happens 30 days later. A short review visit or online clinic converts classroom learning into implemented practice.
Compare total cost, including disruption
In-house training at your site usually beats travel for large teams. Split shifts so production continues, and schedule around peak harvest.