How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 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 Advanced 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 Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro (CCST2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro (CCST2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 11 Week programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCST2 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 Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro

Acronym

CCST2

Who Should Enrol?

Procurement and Purchasing Officers
Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
Contract and Category Managers
Warehouse and Inventory 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 procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to procurement

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

Global Employability

Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Procurement Cost Architecture

✦Operating Cost Analysis

✦Lifecycle Cost Modelling

✦Supplier Cost Structures

✦Cost Breakdown Analysis

✦TCO Comparison Models

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro · module 20 is the capstone

1

Cost Engineering Foundations

Cost eligibility and the tests every cost must pass · Contract management: terms, variation and dispute · Managing supplier performance against the contract · Value engineering and optimisation

2

Procurement Cost Architecture

Sustainable procurement: specifications, life-cycle cost and evaluation · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom

3

Total Cost of Ownership

Cost, value and procurement savings that are real · Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop · Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership · Total cost of ownership versus purchase price

4

Acquisition Cost

Deal economics: margin, acquisition cost and whether a win is worth having · Procurement maturity assessment · Driving measurable procurement value · E-procurement and procure-to-pay systems

5

Operating Cost Analysis

Cost and price analysis · Cost and profitability analysis · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis · Cost, feasibility and impact analysis

6

Maintenance Cost

Maintenance and asset reliability management · Improving the procurement function · Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging · Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement

7

Disposal Cost

Procurement and contract management · Procurement, contract and supply chain fraud · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering · Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem

8

Lifecycle Cost Modelling

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · The economics of service: cost to serve and where to invest · Feed budgeting and cost control · Finance, procurement and supply modules

9

Cost Driver Analysis

Contract, grant and third-party compliance · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions

10

Cost Estimation

Public procurement integrity: collusion, rigging and conflict · Transport, warehousing and the cost to serve · Competitive strategy: cost, differentiation and the danger of the middle · International strategy: entry mode, adaptation and the cost of distance

11

Supplier Cost Structures

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Managing supplier communications · Category and supplier innovation · Supplier and category performance

12

Should-Cost Modelling

Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders · Professional reporting and documentation · Presenting sourcing recommendations · Value and savings programmes

13

Cost Benchmarking

Managing underperformance and risk · Collaboration and partnership models · Spend analytics and dashboards · E-sourcing and e-auctions

14

Cost Breakdown Analysis

Conflict resolution and negotiation · Commercial deal structuring · Commercial negotiation and value capture · Retail, merchandising and category growth

15

Cost Risk

Spend analysis and segmentation · Supply market analysis · Supplier evaluation and selection · Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic)

16

Lifecycle Cost Scenarios

Cloud and platform decisions: sourcing the foundations of digital delivery · Vendor and faculty management · Investment appraisal: deciding what to spend capital on · Gender as an analytical category, not a synonym for women

17

TCO Comparison Models

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Office supply coordination and stock of consumables · Strategic sourcing process and RFx · Utilities management: supply, metering and consumption

18

Procurement Value Analysis

Vendor and technology management · Negotiation and closing · Managing security contracts and providers · Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity

19

Lifecycle Cost Optimisation

Ethics of technology in practice · Ethics and independence in advisory relationships · Ethics and professional responsibility · Compliance and regulatory projects

20

TCO Strategy Project

Tender and bid management · Data quality, privacy and ethics · Benchmarking and performance · Performance tuning and optimisation

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 Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro principles aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations
Master sourcing, category management and supplier selection and contract management and negotiation
Apply logistics, warehousing and distribution and supply chain risk, resilience and continuity 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 procurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCST2 certification?

The Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro, culminating in the capstone “TCO Strategy Project”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CCST2?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CCST2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CCST2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CCST2 certification?

The Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro 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 CCST2 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 CCST2?

The Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro 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 CCST2?

The Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CCST2 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 CCST2?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CCST2 strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

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.

Procurement 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.

Supply Chain Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CCST2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Category Lead

Government

Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro

Certified Cost Engineering and Total Cost of Ownership Pro

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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