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Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CDIIP)

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Executive Summary

Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional (CDIIP) 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 11 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDIIP 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 Diversity and Inclusion Professional
Acronym
CDIIP
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 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

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

✦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 Diversity and Inclusion Professional
Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional: 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
Inclusive Attraction and Selection
Employer brand and candidate experience · Selection validity and structured hiring · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employee relations, discipline and fair process
3
Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness
Flexible and hybrid working design · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR
4
Representation and Inclusion Apart
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · People analytics and HR measurement · Talent review and succession in practice · Diversity and pay-equity analytics
5
Where the Pipeline Narrows
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Career architecture and internal mobility · Performance management that changes behaviour · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR
6
Auditing People Decisions
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Reward architecture and pay equity · Talent review and succession in practice · Benchmarking HR against best practice
7
Fair Pay and Equal Work
Reward architecture and pay equity · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Reporting automation
8
Change and Organisation
Future of work and workforce transformation · Communication strategy in change programmes · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Culture change and behaviour embedding
9
Leadership Practice
Team leadership within HR · Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding · Coaching leaders and managers · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction
10
Communication and Influence
Stakeholder mapping and influencing · Professional report and presentation · Cryptography and secure communications · Metrics and reporting
11
Stakeholders and Partnering
Negotiation with clients and partners · Professional roles, boundaries and settings · Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms · Relationship management and retention
12
Learning and Training
Instructional design and blended learning · Learning technologies and the LMS · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM)
13
Financial Awareness
Business case, cost and impact analysis · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · Headcount budgeting and establishment control · Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
14
Operations and Service
Process improvement and HR operating efficiency · Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics · People analytics maturity and operating model · Integrated risk and quality control
15
Risk and Governance
Corporate governance and HR’s role · Regulatory compliance and audit · Leading project governance · Baseline setting and change control
16
Technology and Systems
Peer support and consultation · Digital permits and inspections · Automation and safety technology · Sustaining ethical, effective practice
17
Projects and Delivery
Workforce planning and the capability gap · Managing HR projects and change · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Project roles and the project manager
18
Ethics and Professional Standards
Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Duty of care and risk management
19
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Health and safety legal duties · Safety culture and behaviour · Continuous safety improvement · Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
20
Teams and Collaboration
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Building high-performing project teams · Team leadership in sales and marketing · Team leadership in field and project settings
21
Strategic Context
Data-driven and platform business models · Communications strategy and planning · Category management and strategy · Financial inclusion strategy
22
Diversity and Inclusion
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Team diversity and inclusion · Financial inclusion and agency banking
23
International Practice
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication · Global sourcing and trade · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains
24
Standards and Improvement
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Governance of service standards · Quality monitoring and coaching · Continuous improvement in service
25
Workforce Practice
Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP) · Data protection and employee privacy · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Workforce planning and scheduling
26
People Development
Organisation development principles and practice · Career development and internal mobility · Career pathways and continuing professional development · Setting professional goals and a personal development plan
27
Performance and Measures
Performance monitoring and KPIs · Performance management systems and cycles · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Continuous feedback and performance conversations
28
Culture and Wellbeing
Embedding values and behaviours · Psychoeducation and workshops · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
29
Legal and Compliance
Legal duties and compliance · Regulatory and privacy requirements · Evidence-based practice · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
30
Evidence and Analytics
Benchmarking and external data sources · Diagnosis and evidence gathering · People analytics tooling and dashboards · Data literacy and analytics for leaders

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

  • Inclusive Attraction and Selection — applied to your own work
  • Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness — applied to your own work
  • Representation and Inclusion Apart — applied to your own work
  • Where the Pipeline Narrows — applied to your own work
  • Auditing People Decisions — applied to your own work
  • Fair Pay and Equal Work — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDIIP 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 CDIIP?

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 CDIIP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CDIIP 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 CDIIP certification?

The Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional 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 CDIIP 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 CDIIP?

The Certified Diversity and Inclusion 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 CDIIP?

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

Can I study the CDIIP 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 CDIIP?

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

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
“

I earned my CDIIP 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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