How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert (CAFF) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert (CAFF) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance.

This 10 Week programme is structured around recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CAFF holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert

Acronym

CAFF

Who Should Enrol?

Sales and Marketing Executives
Brand and Product Managers
Business Development Professionals
Account and Media-Relations Managers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards

Operational Excellence

Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes

Strategic Thinking

Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to marketing strategy

Global Employability

Qualify for marketing strategy roles across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Affiliate Marketing Ecosystems

✦Publisher Recruitment

✦Attribution Models

✦Performance-Based Compensation

✦Influencer-Affiliate Partnerships

✦Programme Optimisation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Affiliate Marketing Ecosystems

Influencer and affiliate marketing · Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value · The marketing concept and customer orientation · The marketing mix and the 7 Ps

2

Affiliate Programme Architecture

Performance management in sales · Sales management: coaching, cadence and performance · Measuring business development performance · Marketing technology stack

3

Affiliate Network Models

Responsible marketing: claims, consumer protection and privacy · The sales function and revenue engine · Sales compensation and incentives · Channel and partner sales

4

Publisher Recruitment

Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Building high-performing sales teams · Sales negotiation: BATNA, concessions and discount governance · Sales forecasting and pipeline hygiene

5

Offer and Commission Structures

Designing a marketing or sales strategy · Team leadership in sales and marketing · Marketing planning and budgeting · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs

6

Affiliate Tracking Technologies

Expert reporting and courts · Peer review and expert feedback · Giving evidence: the expert and factual witness · Site security performance

7

Attribution Models

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Marketing analytics and attribution: knowing what actually worked · System operation and performance · Linking CX to business performance

8

Conversion Tracking

Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Conversion optimisation · Conversion rate optimisation · Performance and dispute management

9

Affiliate Partner Segmentation

Channel, partner and route-to-market selling · Segmentation, targeting, positioning · Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment · Segmentation, targeting and positioning in practice

10

Performance-Based Compensation

Value-based and dynamic pricing · Performance and optimisation · Measuring innovation performance · Database design, normalisation and query performance

11

Affiliate Content Models

Digital marketing, content and channel performance · Operations performance and throughput · Contract performance management after award · Demand planning and sales and operations planning

12

Coupon and Deal Affiliates

Capacity and performance management · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Professional standards and ethics · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market

13

Influencer-Affiliate Partnerships

Partnerships, alliances and channel development · Social media management and community · Sponsorship, events and partnerships · Retail, merchandising and category growth

14

Affiliate Fraud Detection

Fraud typologies and red flags: recognising the common schemes · Fraud typologies, detection and prevention · Fraud detection and prevention · Fraud risk, prevention and detection

15

Affiliate Compliance Controls

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Pipeline management, forecasting and CRM discipline · Key account management and growing existing clients · Digital business development and social selling

16

Programme Optimisation

Presenting and demonstrating · Handling objections · Negotiation and closing · Pipeline and opportunity management

17

Partner Performance Analytics

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Key account management and retention · Value propositions and competitive positioning · Proposals, bids and winning submissions

18

Affiliate ROI Measurement

Professional writing and reports · Psychoeducation and public communication · Risk, protective and social factors · Crisis and overdose response

19

Affiliate Portfolio Expansion

Value management and business value · Conflict resolution and negotiation · Value proposition design and messaging · Go-to-market and channel strategy

20

Affiliate Marketing Strategy Project

Marketing strategy: segmentation, targeting and positioning · Brand strategy, identity and equity · Pricing strategy · Brand strategy, identity and architecture

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert principles aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance
Master marketing strategy, segmentation and positioning and brand management and integrated communications
Apply sales process, pipeline and account management and digital marketing, content and campaigns in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in marketing strategy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAFF certification?

The Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert (CAFF) is a Intermediate-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CAFF?

This certification is ideal for Sales and Marketing Executives, Brand and Product Managers, Business Development Professionals and Account and Media-Relations Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CAFF certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CAFF internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CAFF certification?

The Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CAFF certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CAFF?

The Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CAFF?

The Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CAFF while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CAFF?

Graduates progress towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles. The CAFF strengthens your expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance and positions you for advancement across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Marketing Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Brand Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CAFF while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Head of Sales

Government

Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert

Certified Affiliate and Performance Marketing Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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