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Certified Director of People

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CDPE)

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Executive Summary

Certified Director of People

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Director of People (CDPE) delivers a rigorous Executive-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 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDPE 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 Director of People
Acronym
CDPE
Category
Human Resources
Level
Executive
Duration
12 Weeks
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

Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Talent Acquisition, Resourcing and Onboarding
✦Learning, Development and Talent Management
✦Performance, Reward and Employee Relations
✦HR Strategy, Analytics and Workforce Planning
✦Employment Law, Compliance and HR Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Director of People
Certified Director of People: industry context, trends and professional standards · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
2
Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy
The three lines model and who owns risk · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · HR competencies and professional standards (SHRM, CIPD) · Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
3
employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Designing and testing a compliance programme · HR competencies and professional standards (SHRM, CIPD) · The business partner and centre-of-excellence model · Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
4
HR competencies and professional standards
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance · The business partner and centre-of-excellence model · HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
5
business partner and centre-of-excellence model
The business partner and centre-of-excellence model · HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
6
HR's role in culture, values and employer
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Global and comparative HR contexts · Lessons learned and development
7
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Global and comparative HR contexts · Building a personal HR development plan · Organisational design principles and structures
8
Customers and Markets
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · HR service delivery and case management · IT operations and service management · Market access, buyers and contract farming
9
Projects and Delivery
Communication strategy in change programmes · Managing HR projects and change · HR technology selection and implementation · Designing an intervention or programme
10
Inclusion and Culture
Diversity and pay-equity analytics · Organisational culture assessment and change · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Service culture and brand promise
11
Legal and Policy
Designing an HR intervention or policy · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Goal setting and contracting · Habit change and behaviour design
12
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Cross-cultural communication · Transfer pricing and international tax · Global sourcing and international trade
13
Suppliers and Partners
Supply market analysis · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models
14
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Corporate social responsibility communications · Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation · Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
15
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Outcome and process measures · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
16
Knowledge and Learning
Instructional design and blended learning · Learning technologies and the LMS · Learning transfer and capability building · Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
17
Leadership and Management
Inclusive leadership and allyship · Team leadership within HR · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Absence, attendance and capability management
18
People and Capability
Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics · Career development and internal mobility · Collective relations and union engagement · Workforce planning and the capability gap
19
Strategy and Direction
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Category management and strategy development · Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic) · Negotiation strategy and planning
20
Operations and Delivery
Employee voice, surveys and action planning · AI and automation in HR processes · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · The HR operating model and business partnering
21
Communication and Influence
Voice of the customer and acting on feedback · Professional report and presentation · Voice, communication and delivery · Feedback and learner support
22
Change and Innovation
Future of work and workforce transformation · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Baseline setting and change control · Sales and marketing transformation
23
Data and Measurement
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · People analytics tooling and dashboards · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR · Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics
24
Financial Acumen
Residential and commercial property markets · Vehicle financing, insurance and total cost of ownership conversations · How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain · Income capitalisation and investment value
25
Risk and Governance
Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Governance of ESG and reporting · Building trust and engagement · Leading groups and workshops
26
Stakeholders and Partners
The HR business partner role and mandate · Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Stakeholder mapping and analysis
27
Digital and Technology
Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Flexible and hybrid working design · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Reporting to boards and executives
28
Ethics and Integrity
Sustainability and responsible sourcing · Transparency, fairness and value for money · Ethics and professional conduct in security · Ethics in tax practice
29
Self-Leadership
Managing growth, risk and resilience · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Communication and interpersonal skills · Digital and self-service transformation
30
People Administration
Linking performance to reward and consequence · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · CRM, sales operations and data discipline

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

  • Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy — applied to your own work
  • employee lifecycle and HR value chain — applied to your own work
  • HR competencies and professional standards — applied to your own work
  • business partner and centre-of-excellence model — applied to your own work
  • HR's role in culture, values and employer — applied to your own work
  • Employment relationship and the psychological contract — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDPE certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CDPE?

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 CDPE certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Weeks 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 CDPE 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 CDPE certification?

The Certified Director of People 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 CDPE 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 CDPE?

The Certified Director of People 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 CDPE?

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

Can I study the CDPE 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 CDPE?

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