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Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CDIS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist (CDIS2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDIS2 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 Disability Inclusion Specialist
Acronym
CDIS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
10 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • HR Managers and Directors
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Employee Relations and OD Specialists
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 CHRO and senior people-management roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Disability Models and Workplace Practice
✦Reasonable Adjustment Processes
✦Inclusive Onboarding
✦Disability Employment Retention
✦Disability Inclusion Metrics
✦Manager Support Structures
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Disability Inclusion Foundations
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility at work · Health surveillance: detecting harm before it becomes disability · Cultural sensitivity and inclusion · Accessibility and inclusion
2
Disability Models and Workplace Practice
Employee relations, discipline and workplace investigations · Collaboration and partnership models · Workplace equity: recruitment, advancement and representation · Supplier diversity and local content
3
Accessible Recruitment
Resourcing and selection: attracting, assessing and deciding · Financial inclusion strategy · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing · Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
4
Workplace Accommodation Systems
HR data, metrics and people analytics · Supplier onboarding and due diligence · Supplier segmentation and relationship strategy · Supplier relationship management (SRM)
5
Reasonable Adjustment Processes
Life transitions: adjustment, loss and meaning · Psychoeducation and public communication · Integrity, transparency and fairness · Communication planning and management
6
Accessible Job Design
Workforce planning and scheduling · Employee experience and engagement · Training and capability building · Professional and persuasive communication
7
Disability Disclosure Systems
Workplace and interpersonal communication · Corporate communication and reputation · Crisis communication · The company secretary: guardian of process and adviser to the board
8
Inclusive Onboarding
Onboarding, probation and exit · Microfinance, SACCOs and inclusive finance · Barrier and layers-of-protection analysis · Onboarding and the first months
9
Accessible Learning and Development
Accessible and inclusive learning design · Learning, development and building capability · Training and change management · Process optimisation and RPA
10
Assistive Technology at Work
Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Managing technology teams and technical work · Evacuation planning: deciding to move people, and moving them safely · Public warning and risk communication: what to say, who says it and when
11
Disability Employment Retention
Client relationships, accounts and retention · Retention, loyalty and the economics of keeping customers · Dividend policy and shareholder returns · Reading financial statements as a manager
12
Disability Inclusion Policies
Research methods for policy · Policy development and drafting · Monitoring and policy evaluation · Policy that changes behaviour
13
Accessibility Auditing
Accessibility, adjustments and accommodation · Supplier audits and assurance · Documentation, record retention and the audit trail · Future of work and workforce transformation
14
Disability Inclusion Metrics
Inclusion metrics and measuring progress · Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Fairness, consistency and natural justice
15
Disability-Inclusive Benefits
Talent metrics and workforce reporting · Workforce planning and the capability gap · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · People analytics and HR measurement
16
Inclusive Career Progression
Managing your own career and development · Professional, policy and technical writing · The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset · Conflicts of interest and fairness
17
Manager Support Structures
Learning transfer and the manager’s role · Assessment design, validity and fairness · Diagnosing whether training is the answer · Managing the training function as a business
18
Disability-Inclusive Workplace Culture
Supplier and contract management systems · Supplier financial and operational risk · Supplier selection and due diligence · Managing supplier performance against the contract
19
Disability Inclusion Maturity
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Government communication and public engagement · The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Citizen service delivery and public participation
20
Disability Inclusion Strategy
Security of accommodation and transport · Training and rehearsals · Security governance: policy, accountability and board reporting · Travel security and duty of care to mobile staff
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 Disability Inclusion Specialist principles aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
  • Master talent acquisition, resourcing and onboarding and learning, development and talent management
  • Apply performance, reward and employee relations and hr strategy, analytics and workforce planning 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 human resource management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDIS2 certification?

The Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Disability Inclusion Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Disability Inclusion Strategy”, 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 CDIS2?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CDIS2 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 CDIS2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CDIS2 certification?

The Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDIS2 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 CDIS2?

The Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist 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 CDIS2?

The Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDIS2 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 CDIS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CDIS2 strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

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

HR 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.

People Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CDIS2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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