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Certified People Analytics Professional

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

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Executive Summary

Certified People Analytics Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified People Analytics Professional (CPAP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 12 Week programme is structured around ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPAP 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 People Analytics Professional
Acronym
CPAP
Category
Information Technology
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?

  • IT and Systems Professionals
  • Software Developers and Engineers
  • Data and Analytics Specialists
  • IT Managers and Solution Architects
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 engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex information technology functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement information technology systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to information technology
Global Employability
Qualify for information technology roles across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦People Analytics Strategy
✦Employee Lifecycle Analytics
✦Employee Retention Intelligence
✦Performance Analytics
✦Workforce Planning Analytics
✦Workforce Forecasting
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified People Analytics Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
People Analytics Strategy
People analytics tooling and dashboards · People analytics maturity and operating model · People analytics done honestly · People analytics and HR measurement
2
People Data Ecosystems
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 · Delivering technology change that people adopt
3
Workforce Intelligence
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Intelligence-led and data-driven security · Analytics translation: from data to decision · Data collection and analytics
4
Employee Lifecycle Analytics
The HR operating model and the employee lifecycle · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics · Diversity and pay-equity analytics
5
Talent Analytics
Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Customer data and CRM · Data-driven growth · Customer data platforms and segmentation
6
Recruitment Intelligence
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · ETL/ELT and data pipelines · Big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop) · Streaming and real-time data
7
Employee Retention Intelligence
Client relationships, accounts and retention · Retention, loyalty and the economics of keeping customers · Data security and confidentiality · Servers, storage and data centres
8
Workforce Productivity Analytics
Confidentiality, data protection and the limits of what you may share · Data protection and learner privacy · Data-driven learning design · Learning data privacy and ethics
9
Employee Engagement Intelligence
Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification · Employee experience and engagement · Employee engagement models and drivers · Employee engagement and what actually drives it
10
Performance Analytics
Data and interoperability · Research methods for knowledge professionals · Scholarly publishing, peer review and research integrity · Data-informed and evidence-based decisions
11
Learning Analytics
Research ethics in practice: consent, harm and the researcher’s obligations · Data quality and the fitness-for-purpose test · Data protection and privacy by design · Data storytelling and communicating findings
12
Compensation Intelligence
Customer personas and insight · Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Segmentation, targeting, positioning · Consumer behaviour and insight
13
Workforce Planning Analytics
Workforce planning: demand, supply and the critical few roles · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Segmentation and personalisation · Predictive and proactive service
14
Employee Experience Analytics
Employee experience and the service-profit chain · Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Pipeline coverage, velocity and the health checks that matter
15
People Risk Analytics
Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management · Forecasting and planning (FP&A)
16
Workforce Forecasting
Pipeline management, forecasting and CRM discipline · Time series forecasting: trend, seasonality and the limits of the past · Taxonomy, metadata and findability · Book and e-book production, formats and metadata
17
People Analytics Dashboards
Forecasting and pipeline health · Segmentation, targeting and positioning in practice · Correlation, causation and experiment design · 3D modelling and content creation
18
Strategic People Insights
Market research and intelligence · Web, campaign and funnel analytics · Sales analytics and forecasting tools · Data-driven decision-making
19
People Analytics Governance
IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Sales forecasting and territory planning · Data-driven and personalised banking · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
20
People Analytics Capstone
Health and safety in the warehouse · Warehouse performance metrics · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · Market research and customer insight methods
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 People Analytics Professional principles aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve information technology, software, data and digital systems
  • Master systems, architecture and infrastructure and software development and application delivery
  • Apply data, analytics and emerging technologies and networks, cloud and platform engineering 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 information technology
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPAP certification?

The Certified People Analytics Professional (CPAP) is a Advanced-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in information technology, software, data and digital systems with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CPAP?

This certification is ideal for IT and Systems Professionals, Software Developers and Engineers, Data and Analytics Specialists and IT Managers and Solution Architects, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPAP 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 CPAP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPAP certification?

The Certified People Analytics Professional 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 CPAP 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 CPAP?

The Certified People Analytics Professional 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 CPAP?

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

Can I study the CPAP 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 CPAP?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CPAP strengthens your expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems and positions you for advancement across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions.

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.

IT 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.

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

Data Lead
Government
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