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Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Online Certification  ·  12 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CIDS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist (CIDS2) 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 12 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIDS2 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 Inclusion & Diversity Specialist
Acronym
CIDS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
12 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

✦Inclusion and Diversity Architecture
✦Diverse Talent Acquisition
✦Bias Risk Mapping
✦Disability Inclusion
✦Inclusion Policy Systems
✦Inclusion Programme Management
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Inclusion and Diversity Architecture
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility at work · The business case for diversity and inclusion · Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership · Team diversity and inclusion
2
Workforce Representation Systems
Onboarding, probation and exit · Employee relations, discipline and workplace investigations · Workforce planning: demand, supply and the critical few roles · Reward: pay structures, equity and what money actually does
3
Inclusion Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Working with diversity and marginalisation · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing
4
Diverse Talent Acquisition
Resourcing and selection: attracting, assessing and deciding · Nomination, succession and diversity · Supplier relationship management (SRM) · Supplier development and improvement
5
Inclusive Employee Lifecycle
The HR operating model and the employee lifecycle · Diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the employment lifecycle · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Microfinance, SACCOs and inclusive finance
6
Belonging Systems
Model training, validation and tuning · Communication and interpersonal skills · Journey and process redesign · Workforce management and scheduling
7
Bias Risk Mapping
Supplier development and innovation · Managing supplier risk · Communication strategy: audience, message and channel · Workplace and interpersonal communication
8
Cultural Inclusion
Accessibility in delivery · Inclusive and accessible training · Evaluation of training effectiveness · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow
9
Gender Inclusion
Inclusion in practice: culture, gender and everyday experience · Accountability to affected people: information, participation, feedback and redress · Training and change management · Process optimisation and RPA
10
Disability Inclusion
Evacuation planning: deciding to move people, and moving them safely · Public warning and risk communication: what to say, who says it and when · Disciplinary procedure: fair process before any sanction · Collective bargaining: negotiating with a recognised workforce
11
Multigenerational Inclusion
Reading financial statements as a manager · Budgeting: building a plan people will actually be held to · Financial modelling: building something people can rely on · Public and not-for-profit financial management: stewardship of other people’s money
12
Inclusive Workplace Design
Space planning and workplace design · Workplace equity: recruitment, advancement and representation · Policy that changes behaviour · Records management and retention
13
Inclusion Policy Systems
The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Future of work and workforce transformation · Communication strategy in change programmes · People analytics tooling and dashboards
14
Inclusion Metrics
Inclusion metrics and measuring progress · Fairness, consistency and natural justice · Workforce planning and critical-role risk · People analytics done honestly
15
Inclusion Governance
IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · People analytics and HR measurement · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
16
Inclusion Programme Management
Programme management: coordinating projects toward an outcome · Human-centred design, usability and accessibility · Professional, policy and technical writing · The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset
17
Inclusion Risk
Is training the right intervention? · Learning transfer and the manager’s role · Assessment design, validity and fairness · Diagnosing whether training is the answer
18
Inclusion Capability
Supplier identification and pre-qualification · Supplier and contract management systems · Supplier financial and operational risk · Supplier selection and due diligence
19
Inclusion Maturity
Policy analysis and appraising options · Managing people in the public service · Government communication and public engagement · Citizen service delivery and public participation
20
Integrated Inclusion and Diversity 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 Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2 certification?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Inclusion & Diversity Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Integrated Inclusion and Diversity 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 CIDS2?

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 CIDS2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2 certification?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2?

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

Can I study the CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CIDS2 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 CIDS2 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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