Business Models in Agricultural Machinery Course
Online 300-hour course in business models in agricultural machinery. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural vehicles), Regulation (EU) 2022/720 (vertical agreements and distribution) and Microsoft Dynamics 365. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Business Models in Agricultural Machinery Course — studying from the United Kingdom
Off-road, special vehicles and heavy machinery are important to the United Kingdom's manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Companies in the Midlands, the North East and Scotland produce construction equipment, agricultural machinery, specialist vehicles and mining equipment. JCB, headquartered in Staffordshire, is a prominent example, alongside many specialist suppliers. Engineers work on hydraulics, powertrain, chassis and control systems, meeting regulatory and safety requirements for working machines.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £373 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Are there UK professional bodies that recognise off-road and specialist vehicle engineering training?
Relevant UK bodies include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of the Motor Industry and the Institution of Agricultural Engineers. Recognition for membership usually depends on accredited qualifications and experience. SEIUM's courses are private and not accredited by any national body, so the relevant institution would decide independently whether to accept any of the training.
Will UK employers in construction, agriculture or specialist vehicles value this qualification?
Employers in these sectors often prioritise practical skills, machinery experience and familiarity with safety standards. A private online qualification may strengthen an application where it evidences specialist knowledge, particularly through a final project, but its value is decided by each employer. Ask prospective employers how they regard such training.
Can I study alongside work in the UK, and how are fees handled?
Programmes are fully online, taught in English and fit around work schedules, with an assigned technical tutor for guidance. Study ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. No visa is needed because you study from within the UK.
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What you will be able to do
Characterise the agricultural machinery market and the seasonality of demand.
Design the commercial coverage of a dealership in rural areas.
Organise technical service and spare parts for the season.
Identify new revenue streams based on services and agronomic data.
Assess used machinery and renewal plans with public support.
Analyse the impact of sustainability and the CAP on commercial strategy.
Prepare a business plan for an agricultural machinery company.
Who it's for
- Agricultural dealership manager who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Agricultural after-sales manager who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Agricultural machinery sales technician who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Precision agriculture product manager who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Agricultural finance manager who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Agricultural mechanisation consultant who wishes to specialise in business models in agricultural machinery.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter agricultural machinery manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2022/720 (vertical agreements and distribution)
- RD 1013/2009 (official register of agricultural machinery, ROMA)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 (CAP strategic plans)
- EU Code of Conduct on agricultural data sharing
- Law 12/2013 (food chain)
- IFRS 16 (leases)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Value chain and industry players1.2Segments: traction, harvesting, sowing and treatment1.3Seasonality of demand and campaigns1.4Customer structure: family farm, company and cooperative1.5Farm size and investment capacity1.6Subsidies and their effect on the sales cycle1.7Global competition and specialist manufacturers1.8The importance of service during the season1.9Revenue sources for the manufacturer and the distributor1.10Workshop: description of the sector's business model
2.1Dealership network and territorial coverage2.2Proximity as a competitive factor2.3Personal relationships and trust with the farmer2.4Trade fairs, demonstrations and field trials2.5Sales to cooperatives and service contractors2.6Multi-brand operations and specialisation by crop2.7Financing and payment terms adapted to the season2.8Digital channels for a traditional customer base2.9Machinery inventory management2.10Practical: commercial plan for a rural dealership
3.1The criticality of downtime during harvest3.2Sizing technical service for peak demand3.3Critical spare parts stock by season3.4Spare parts logistics and lead times3.5Mobile workshop and on-site assistance3.6Preventive maintenance contracts3.7Training specialist technicians3.8Warranties and claims3.9Right to repair and access to diagnostics3.10Practical: service plan for a harvest campaign
4.1Precision agriculture as a service4.2Subscriptions for guidance, maps and telemetry4.3Ownership of agronomic data4.4Platforms and interoperability between brands4.5Agronomic advisory linked to the machine4.6Service contractors and shared machinery4.7Payment per hectare worked4.8Robots and automation as a service4.9Supplier dependency risk4.10Practical: design of a digital services offering
5.1The used agricultural machinery market5.2An ageing fleet and renewal opportunity5.3Estimating the residual value of a tractor5.4Refurbishment and certified sales5.5Export of used machinery5.6Leasing, renting and seasonal financing5.7Credit risk on small farms5.8Insurance and cover linked to the sale5.9The effect of subsidies on the decision to renew5.10Practical: used machinery and financing policy
6.1Electrification and alternative fuels in the field6.2Emissions regulation and fleet renewal6.3Sustainability as a commercial argument6.4Internationalisation and adaptation to local crops6.5Alliances with cooperatives and the food chain6.6Business indicators and profitability by line6.7Managing the low-carbon cycle and drought6.8Common mistakes in the sector6.9Medium-term trends6.10Final project: business plan for an agricultural machinery company
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Dynamics 365, advanced Excel, Power BI, Agroptima, Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: analysis of agricultural customer portfolios, in-season service plans and simulation of renewal plans with subsidies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Characterise the agricultural machinery market and the seasonality of demand.
Design the commercial coverage of a dealership in rural areas.
Organise technical service and spare parts for the season.
Identify new revenue streams based on services and agronomic data.
Assess used machinery and renewal plans with public support.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Microsoft Dynamics 365, advanced Excel, Power BI, Agroptima and Tableau. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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