Rural skills and business acumen The RAU aims to provide world-leading focused professional development programmes in rural, agricultural and agri-food supply chain management and leadership so that individuals develop the skills and strategic insight required to lead and manage businesses. Through our activities at the John Oldacre Rural Innovation Centre we provide a range of accredited courses designed to develop the skills essential to optimise and enhance food production and the management of land. Worshipful Company of Farmers #ACABM19 delegates at the Alliston Centre The Cirencester Growth Hub and Farm491 host a range of business focused personal development events aimed at developing a range of skills and business acumen. Contact Professional development Send an email Related websites Farm491 Rural skills courses Whether you are a newcomer or professional, we offer a wide range of practical courses, many of which can lead to qualifications and accreditation. Professional development Working together we can build you a training course to give your staff the knowledge and confidence to help your business succeed. RAU 100 club The 100 club provides access to professional networking contacts Share this page © Royal Agricultural University Limited Company Registered in England No. 99168 Royal Agricultural University Enterprises Ltd. Registered in England No. 2752048 Useful links Contact us Applicants (MyRAU) Alumni Work for us Current students (Gateway) Staff Venue hire Online shop Semester dates Contact us Royal Agricultural University Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6JS United Kingdom Find us on a map Tel: +44 (0) 1285 652531 Home Accessibility Cookies Privacy notices FOI Equality & diversity Contact us Back to top