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Certified Influence and Management Authority

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Influence and Management Authority

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Influence and Management Authority (CIMA) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation.

This 11 Week programme is structured around recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIMA 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 Influence and Management Authority
Acronym
CIMA
Category
Leadership & Management
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 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Managers and Team Leaders
  • Heads of Department and Directors
  • Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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

Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex strategic leadership functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement strategic leadership systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
Global Employability
Qualify for strategic leadership roles across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Sources of Organisational Authority
✦Authority Boundaries
✦Managerial Legitimacy
✦Influence Through Structure
✦Authority During Change
✦Management Authority Risks
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Influence and Management Authority · module 20 is the capstone
1
Management Authority Foundations
Onboarding, probation and exit · Objection handling: price, timing, trust and authority · Leading across the enterprise: influence without line authority · Investigation and the law: rights, disclosure and the limits of authority
2
Sources of Organisational Authority
Benchmarking and external data sources · Organisational development and change in people terms · Culture assessment and organisational climate · Workforce planning: matching people to what the organisation needs
3
Formal Versus Informal Authority
Home visiting and outreach: meeting people where they are · Psychosocial support: helping people cope without treating them · Referral pathways and advocacy: getting people to the help that exists · Managing expectations and influence
4
Managerial Credibility
Executive presence: credibility, composure and the signals people read · Accountability to affected people: information, participation, feedback and redress · Theories and models of leadership and management · Leading digital change: adoption, resistance and the people who make it work
5
Authority Boundaries
Assertiveness: saying no and setting boundaries at work · Financial modelling: building something people can rely on · Public and not-for-profit financial management: stewardship of other people’s money · Payroll accounting: paying people correctly and accounting for it
6
Responsibility Architecture
Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership · Leadership impact and organisational health metrics · 360-degree feedback and leadership assessment · Team and engagement metrics
7
Delegated Authority Systems
Talent, succession and the leadership pipeline · Crisis leadership and command · Cross-cultural and global leadership · Remote, hybrid and distributed leadership
8
Managerial Legitimacy
Safeguarding people and assets · The manager as coach: developing people through the work · Stages of team development and the team charter · Leading a team through change
9
Power Dynamics in Organisations
Equity, diversity and inclusive education · Learning transformation and modernisation · Digital learning strategy · Innovation and experimentation in learning
10
Authority and Accountability
Delegation: assigning the work and keeping the accountability · Role clarity, accountability and decision rights · Communities of practice · Capturing and curating expertise
11
Influence Through Structure
Organisation design: structure, roles and accountability · Course structure and sequencing: the order that makes learning possible · Learning materials and job aids · Blended and hybrid learning design
12
Managerial Presence
Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room · LMS and LXP administration · Content curation and management · AI and adaptive learning
13
Authority During Conflict
Talent, succession and workforce learning · Aligning learning to performance · Leading the learning function · Linking performance to reward and consequence
14
Authority During Change
The HR operating model and the employee lifecycle · Workforce planning: demand, supply and the critical few roles · Reward: pay structures, equity and what money actually does · Performance management that is worth the time it takes
15
Organisational Power Mapping
Succession planning and talent review · Employee engagement and experience · Diversity, inclusion and accessibility at work · HR business partnering and the HR operating model
16
Influence Climate Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned · Family assessment and strengths-based practice
17
Management Authority Risks
Rights-based advocacy and engaging mechanisms · Protecting human rights defenders and managing risk · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention · Instructional design models: ADDIE, agile alternatives and when each fits
18
Authority Development Systems
Salary structures, grades and pay progression · Job evaluation and establishing internal relativity · Benefits administration and provider management · Inclusion metrics and measuring progress
19
Managerial Authority Effectiveness
Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness · Threat assessment and analysis · Risk and vulnerability assessment · Cultural competence and diversity
20
Management Authority Practicum
Value and benefits management · Evaluation and benefits realisation · Resource planning and levelling · Stakeholder engagement strategy
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 Influence and Management Authority principles aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation
  • Master strategic thinking, vision and direction setting and leading teams, people and high performance
  • Apply decision-making, problem-solving and execution and emotional intelligence and authentic leadership 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 strategic leadership
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIMA certification?

The Certified Influence and Management Authority is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Influence and Management Authority, culminating in the capstone “Management Authority Practicum”, 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 CIMA?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CIMA 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 CIMA internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CIMA certification?

The Certified Influence and Management Authority 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 CIMA 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 CIMA?

The Certified Influence and Management Authority 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 CIMA?

The Certified Influence and Management Authority carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CIMA 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 CIMA?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CIMA strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and 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.

Managing 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.

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

Head of Strategy
Government
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