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Certified Productivity Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Productivity Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) 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 CPS 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 Productivity Specialist
Acronym
CPS
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

✦Advanced Productivity Principles
✦Workload and Capacity Management
✦Attention and Focus Systems
✦Communication Workflow Optimisation
✦Knowledge Worker Productivity
✦Productivity Data and Dashboards
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Productivity Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Advanced Productivity Principles
Generative AI as a professional productivity tool · Yield and productivity modelling · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability · Yield, productivity and profitability metrics
2
Productivity Measurement
Professional ethics and personal integrity at work · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing · Team development and effectiveness · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis
3
Value-Adding Work Analysis
Needs analysis and audience assessment · Feasibility, cost and quality analysis · Learning needs analysis (TNA) · Learning needs analysis: is training the answer at all?
4
Workload and Capacity Management
Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Service level agreements, queues and capacity · The learning and development profession · Roles, standards and professional ethics
5
Personal Workflow Engineering
Measuring learning transformation impact · Designing a learning programme or curriculum · Delivery and facilitation plan · Evaluation and impact plan
6
Priority Architecture
Blended and hybrid learning design · E-learning authoring and development · Learning management systems (LMS) · Multimedia and video for learning
7
Attention and Focus Systems
Focus, attention and deep work · Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification · Contemplative practice in coaching: attention, breath and awareness · Coaching health habits: activity, attention to eating and readiness
8
Process Waste in Knowledge Work
Flow, waste and the economics of operational excellence · AI in knowledge work: retrieval, verification and governance · Professional writing: reports, proposals and documents that get read · Building and using a professional network
9
Meeting and Collaboration Efficiency
Structuring a presentation: architecture, opening and close · Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room · Visual communication: slides, charts and what to show · Storytelling and narrative in professional communication
10
Communication Workflow Optimisation
Professional writing and reports · Psychoeducation and public communication · Boundaries and self-care · Standard operating procedures: writing down how the work is done
11
Digital Productivity Systems
Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Communication planning and management · Managing expectations and influence · Negotiation and conflict management
12
Automation and Task Delegation
Delegation: assigning the work and keeping the accountability · Wireless, mobile and edge networking · Career pathways and continuing professional development · Professional writing: reports, proposals and briefs
13
Knowledge Worker Productivity
Closed-loop feedback systems · Sustaining strategic customer focus · Voice of the customer programmes · Design thinking for service
14
Team Productivity Dynamics
Managing team performance and dynamics · User stories, use cases and acceptance criteria · Debugging and problem solving · Continuous improvement in delivery
15
Productivity and Employee Engagement
Employee experience and engagement · Employee engagement models and drivers · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Confidence, self-belief and working with the inner critic
16
Productivity Data and Dashboards
Creative problem-solving: divergence, ideation and mental blocks · Systems thinking, feedback loops and second-order effects · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures · Collaborative reasoning, questioning and constructive disagreement
17
Productivity Improvement Cycles
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Stakeholder management, boundaries and conflicts of interest · Professional writing and documentation · Presentation and public-speaking skills
18
Productivity Risk Management
Risk and vulnerability assessment · Leading across the enterprise: influence without line authority · Social protection: instruments, targeting and delivery systems · Building a finance career and professional development
19
Productivity System Design
Professional writing and briefings · Crisis and reputation communication · Problem definition and analysis · Implementation and delivery
20
Advanced Productivity Improvement Project
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Career development and internal mobility · Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Employee voice, surveys and action planning
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 Productivity 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 CPS certification?

The Certified Productivity Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Productivity Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Advanced Productivity Improvement Project”, 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 CPS?

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 CPS 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 CPS 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 CPS certification?

The Certified Productivity 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 CPS 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 CPS?

The Certified Productivity 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 CPS?

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

Can I study the CPS 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 CPS?

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