EIT Accredited Programmes

​Rural PM Academy delivers EIT Label accredited professional and executive programmes designed to strengthen operational performance, reduce inefficiencies and build resilient food systems. All programmes are cohort based and structured for applied implementation within agrifood and hospitality environments. Currently, we offer 3 distinct development pathways:

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• Systems Thinking and Lean Approach for Agrifood Professionals

▲6-Week Professional Programme  ▲ Practice Level ▲ €1100 ▲ Limited to 20 participants

▶ Apply for Spring Cohort 2026

Structured tools to redesign internal workflows, reduce waste and strengthen organisational resilience within agrifood organisations.
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• Agile Leadership for Sustainable HORECA Transformation

▲ 2-Week Intensive ▲ Sector Specific Professional Programme ▲ €950 ▲ Limited to 25 participants

▶ Apply for Spring Cohort 2026

Operational efficiency and agile leadership tools for hospitality environments facing staffing constraints, cost pressures and performance volatility.

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• Lean Systems for Agrifood Transformation - Leaders and Trainers

▲ 2-Day Executive Programme ▲ INSPIRE Level ▲€1650 ▲ Limited to 15 participants

▶ Request Executive Admission 2026

Strategic frameworks and prototyping tools for senior leaders and trainers driving systemic operational transformation.

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All programmes are:

• Cohort based
• Delivered in English
• Application reviewed
• Limited in size
• Focused on applied implementation

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Applications are reviewed within 4 working days.