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Certified Personnel Records Manager

Online Certification  ·  10 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CPER2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Personnel Records Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Personnel Records Manager (CPER2) delivers a rigorous Foundation-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 CPER2 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 Personnel Records Manager
Acronym
CPER2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Foundation
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 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
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

✦Employee File Architecture
✦Personnel File Indexing
✦Employee Data Confidentiality
✦Personnel Records Quality Assurance
✦Records Retrieval Systems
✦Records Disposal
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Personnel Records Manager · module 20 is the capstone
1
Personnel Records Management Foundations
Physical, personnel and information security · Personnel security and vetting · Insider threat and personnel security · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
2
Employee File Architecture
Learning transfer and the manager’s role · The manager as coach: developing people through the work · Period-end close and records · Reporting quality and governance
3
Personnel Data Classification
Data governance in enterprise systems · Data governance frameworks and roles · Data breach and incident governance · Building trust through data governance
4
Employee Records Lifecycle
The HR operating model and the employee lifecycle · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Traceability, blockchain and digital records · Water-user associations and governance
5
Personnel File Indexing
Governance, risk and compliance · Governance, compliance and standards (ISO 27001) · IT governance frameworks (COBIT) · Enterprise architecture governance
6
Records Retention Schedules
Records, documents and information governance · Client relationships, accounts and retention · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Retention, loyalty and the economics of keeping customers
7
Personnel Records Access Controls
Identity, access management and the zero-trust shift · Access control as a management system · Ethics and professional standards in finance · Corporate objectives and shareholder value
8
Employee Data Confidentiality
Employee data and privacy: what HR may hold, use and disclose · Confidentiality and discretion in administrative work · Data protection and employee privacy · Data security and confidentiality
9
Electronic Personnel Records
Measuring governance improvement · Professional ethics and integrity · Responsible and sustainable governance · Governance and compliance KPIs
10
Records Digitisation
Health records: confidentiality, accuracy and access · Corporate governance and HR’s role · Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Vendor management and system governance
11
Personnel Records Quality Assurance
Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort · Corporate social responsibility and sustainability · Decision rights and governance · Ethics and responsible leadership
12
Records Audit Trails
External audit: risk, evidence and the opinion · Public accountability: oversight, audit and answering to citizens · Board committees: audit, risk, nomination and remuneration · Committees: audit, risk, remuneration
13
Personnel Data Correction Procedures
Supervision: daily oversight, standards and correction · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow · Corporate-level strategy: portfolio, diversification and the parenting question · Embedding sustainability: governance, incentives and getting it into decisions
14
Records Retrieval Systems
Personal organisation: information, files and retrieval · Strategy oversight: approving, testing and holding management to the plan · Stakeholder accountability: to whom the board answers, and how · Director development: from induction to the experienced director’s renewal
15
Personnel Records Security
Shareholder and stakeholder rights · Company secretarial practice · Board reporting and information flows · Meetings and minutes: making time spent together worth it
16
Records Archiving
Investigations, whistleblowing and case management · Board reporting that produces decisions · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Management and board reporting
17
Records Disposal
Safeguarding and duty of care · Project roles and the project manager · Assurance, audit and health checks · Compliance and regulatory projects
18
HR Records Compliance
Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Overseeing the chief executive: appointment, performance and succession · Nomination, succession and diversity
19
Personnel Records Performance
Regulatory compliance and biosafety · Data ethics and farmer privacy · Governance of cooperatives and farmer institutions · Monitoring and evaluation frameworks and logframes
20
Personnel Records Management Capstone
First-contact resolution and efficiency · Measurement and evaluation plan · Empowerment and resolution authority · Coaching principles and ethics
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 Personnel Records Manager 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 CPER2 certification?

The Certified Personnel Records Manager is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Personnel Records Manager, culminating in the capstone “Personnel Records Management 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 CPER2?

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 CPER2 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 CPER2 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 CPER2 certification?

The Certified Personnel Records Manager 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 CPER2 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 CPER2?

The Certified Personnel Records Manager 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 CPER2?

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

Can I study the CPER2 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 CPER2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CPER2 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 CPER2 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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