What is the Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist?

The Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Strategy & Business Development.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.rw, contacting us via WhatsApp at +250 788 000 000, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist (CPES) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist (CPES) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 12 Week programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPES 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 Policy Evaluation Specialist

Acronym

CPES

Who Should Enrol?

Governance and Compliance Officers
Policy and Regulatory Analysts
Risk and Audit Professionals
Company Secretaries and Board Advisors

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 governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Policy Problem Reconstruction

✦Policy Evaluation Questions

✦Policy Effectiveness Analysis

✦Policy Coherence Assessment

✦Policy Impact Analysis

✦Stakeholder-Based Policy Evaluation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Policy Evaluation Foundations

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Policy cycle and evidence-based policy · Monitoring and policy evaluation · Advocacy and policy engagement

2

Policy Problem Reconstruction

HR policy: writing, consulting on and applying the rules of the workplace · Dividend policy and shareholder returns · Affirmative action: law, policy and legitimate design · Gender-responsive planning and policy analysis

3

Policy Theory of Change

Theory of change: the causal argument behind a programme · Logical framework and theory of change: making the project’s reasoning explicit · Theory of change and results logic · Adult learning theory (andragogy)

4

Policy Intervention Mapping

The learning ecosystem and stakeholders · Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning transformation and modernisation · Digital learning strategy

5

Policy Evaluation Questions

Evaluation design: matching the method to the question · Evaluation and benefits realisation · Monitoring and evaluation frameworks and logframes · Evaluation metrics and monitoring

6

Policy Baseline Development

E-learning authoring and development · Learning management systems (LMS) · Multimedia and video for learning · Microlearning and mobile learning

7

Policy Implementation Assessment

The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · The policy cycle: from problem to implementation · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes

8

Policy Effectiveness Analysis

Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness · Ethics in monitoring and evaluation · Machine learning: training, evaluation and generalisation · Monitoring and evaluation with data

9

Policy Efficiency Assessment

Post-event evaluation, settlement and client debrief · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing · Alarm and monitoring systems · Outcome measurement and monitoring

10

Policy Relevance Evaluation

Personalisation in practice: relevance without intrusion · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention · Control monitoring and reporting · Media monitoring and listening

11

Policy Coherence Assessment

Learning KPIs and scorecards · Driving measurable learning impact · Building a learning culture · Learning in the flow of work

12

Policy Equity and Distributional Effects

Equity, diversity and inclusive education · Community and lifelong learning · Pollution prevention, monitoring and environmental data · Environmental monitoring

13

Policy Outcome Measurement

Risk registers and monitoring · Exposure assessment and monitoring · Monitoring, sensors and wearables · Compliance monitoring and enforcement

14

Policy Impact Analysis

Measuring coaching and mentoring impact · Evaluating learning honestly: reaction to impact · Designing learning that survives the workplace · Learning transfer and the manager’s role

15

Regulatory Evaluation Methods

Monitoring and early-warning systems · Learning as a professional: staying current and applying it · Continuous risk monitoring · Alarm systems and monitoring

16

Policy Cost and Benefit Evidence

Future of work and reskilling · Sustaining transformation and benefits · Curriculum and programme design · Sequencing, chunking and scaffolding

17

Stakeholder-Based Policy Evaluation

Working with subject-matter experts: turning expertise into instruction · Content development and storyboarding: from design to build · Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Indicators, warning and prediction

18

Policy Evaluation Reporting

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Analysing and presenting evaluation findings · Programme management principles · Programme governance and assurance

19

Evidence-to-Policy Translation

Measuring CX transformation impact · Governance of the CX programme · Cost, feasibility and impact analysis · Business case and impact assessment

20

Policy Evaluation Capstone

Measuring engagement and impact · Designing a compliance programme: obligations, controls and ownership · Impact and additionality · Social impact: defining, planning and demonstrating it

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 Policy Evaluation Specialist principles aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability
Master corporate governance principles and boards and regulatory compliance and risk management
Apply policy analysis, research and development and ethics, integrity and anti-corruption 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 corporate governance

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPES certification?

The Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Policy Evaluation Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Policy Evaluation 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 CPES?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPES 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 CPES internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPES certification?

The Certified Policy Evaluation 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 CPES 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 CPES?

The Certified Policy Evaluation 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 CPES?

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

Can I study the CPES 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 CPES?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CPES strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations.

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.

Head of Governance

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.

Compliance Manager

NGO Sector

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

Policy Lead

Government

Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist

Certified Policy Evaluation Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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