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Certified Hemp Production Specialist

Online Certification  ·  11 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHEPS)

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Executive Summary

Certified Hemp Production Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Hemp Production Specialist (CHEPS) 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 11 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHEPS 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 Hemp Production Specialist
Acronym
CHEPS
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 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

✦Hemp Production Systems
✦Hemp Seed Quality
✦Hemp Water Management
✦Crop Growth Monitoring
✦Hemp Drying and Storage
✦Hemp Value Chain Development
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Hemp Production Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Hemp Production Systems
Livestock production systems: extensive, semi-intensive and intensive · Smallholder, commercial and cooperative production models · Animal welfare and ethical production · Livestock production, health and herd economics
2
Hemp Agronomy
Model deployment and monitoring: from notebook to production · Deploying and operating models in production · Incident response and running software in production · Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap
3
Hemp Variety Selection
Structured interviewing and selection method · Livestock species, breeds and selection criteria · Livestock environmental load: manure, emissions and siting · Crop residues, organic waste and composting
4
Hemp Seed Quality
Soil health and fertility management · Crop nutrition and fertiliser use efficiency · Livestock husbandry and productivity · Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition
5
Land and Soil Preparation
Integrated soil fertility management: organic, mineral and the soil itself · Soil formation, classification and physical properties · Market analysis and environmental scanning · Segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP)
6
Hemp Nutrient Management
Consumer protection and fair treatment · Anti-bribery and integrity in selling · Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Continuous improvement and optimisation
7
Hemp Water Management
Public relations and media relations · Sponsorship, events and partnerships · Reputation and crisis communications · Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment
8
Weed and Pest Management
Integrated pest, disease and weed management · Journey management: moments that matter and the handovers between them · Personalisation in practice: relevance without intrusion · Digital service and self-service: designing for completion, not deflection
9
Hemp Disease Prevention
Animal health and biosecurity: keeping disease out and catching it early · Community-based protection and prevention · Campaigns, advertising and integrated communication · Discovery: understanding the problem before proposing
10
Crop Growth Monitoring
Driving measurable revenue growth · Customer experience and journey mapping · Insight generation and activation · Net Promoter Score and satisfaction
11
Hemp Harvest Management
Fair treatment and consumer rights · Prioritising experience investments · Customer and journey analysis · Designing a service or experience improvement
12
Fibre and Grain Harvesting
Turning insight into action · Relationship management and retention · Customer loyalty and advocacy · Loyalty programmes and rewards
13
Hemp Drying and Storage
Storage, drying and stock management · Channel conflict: margins, territories and keeping partners honest · Communication strategy: audience, message and channel · Partnerships, alliances and channel development
14
Hemp Quality Standards
Customer success, retention and churn · Complaint handling as a system · User adoption and experience · Learner and stakeholder satisfaction
15
Hemp Processing Pathways
Exit, offboarding and knowledge retention · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention · Managing learning projects: scope, stakeholders and the launch · Jobs to be done and customer insight
16
Hemp Value Chain Development
Value-chain and supply-chain finance · Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value · Value-based and dynamic pricing · Travel risk, journey management and executive protection
17
Hemp Market Systems
Market research and customer insight · The marketing mix and go-to-market planning · Tour and event concept design and packaging · Shrinkage, security and loss prevention in retail
18
Hemp Regulatory Compliance
Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Compliance and regulatory projects · Regulatory compliance and market requirements
19
Hemp Enterprise Economics
Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Pricing, value articulation and professional fees · Stakeholder satisfaction · Marketing planning and budgeting
20
Hemp Production Capstone
Marketing and sales ethics · Truthful advertising and claims · Brand safety and responsible marketing · Sustainability and responsible marketing
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 Hemp Production 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 CHEPS certification?

The Certified Hemp Production Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Hemp Production Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Hemp Production Capstone”, 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 CHEPS?

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 CHEPS 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 CHEPS 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 CHEPS certification?

The Certified Hemp Production 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 CHEPS 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 CHEPS?

The Certified Hemp Production 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 CHEPS?

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

Can I study the CHEPS 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 CHEPS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHEPS 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
“

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 CHEPS 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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