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Certified Leadership Strategist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CLES)

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Executive Summary

Certified Leadership Strategist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Leadership Strategist (CLES) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CLES 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 Leadership Strategist
Acronym
CLES
Category
Leadership & Management
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Managers and Team Leaders
  • Heads of Department and Directors
  • Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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 strategic leadership functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement strategic leadership systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
Global Employability
Qualify for strategic leadership roles across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Strategic Thinking, Vision and Direction Setting
✦Leading Teams, People and High Performance
✦Decision-Making, Problem-Solving and Execution
✦Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership
✦Organisational Strategy, Transformation and Growth
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Leadership Strategist
Certified Leadership Strategist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Theories and models of leadership and management · The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset · Leadership versus management and when each is needed
2
Leadership as a Strategic Instrument
Correlation, causation and experiment design · The executive transition: from function to enterprise · Building and running a top team · Requirements and the specification gap
3
Designing the Leadership System
Cloud, infrastructure and the connectivity constraint · Executive time, attention and decision cadence · Succession and the leadership pipeline · Delivering technology change that people adopt
4
Building the Top Team
Building and running a top team · Leading through other leaders · Executive presence and credibility · Make, buy or ally: boundary decisions
5
The Pipeline Behind the Strategy
Succession and the leadership pipeline · Leading through other leaders · Leading across cultures and geographies · Leading in crisis and under scrutiny
6
Culture as a Leadership Output
Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow · The strategic narrative · Setting and communicating strategic direction · Localisation and adaptation of the offer
7
Measuring Leadership Effectiveness
Executive presence and credibility · Executive time, attention and decision cadence · Succession and the leadership pipeline · Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
8
Talent and Capability
Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development · Managing resistance and capability building · Category management and strategy development · Supplier development and improvement
9
Culture and Engagement
Awareness and security culture · Building a learning culture · Completion, engagement and impact metrics · Policy and public engagement
10
Enterprise Performance Management
Leading and lagging metrics · Policy, planning and objectives · Measuring HSE performance · Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
11
Strategic Context for Executives
Communications strategy and planning · Category management and strategy · Competitive bidding processes · Financial inclusion strategy
12
Leading Change
Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design · Change control and configuration · Organisational change management
13
Executive Communication
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Reporting quality and governance · Communicating financial results
14
Executive Decision Making
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery · Evidence, judgement and scepticism · Root-cause analysis and problem solving · Capital structure and financing decisions
15
Teams and Forums
Collaboration and teamwork · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · Facilitation and workshops · Virtual and distributed teams
16
Stakeholder and Investor Relations
Relationship management and retention · Influencing and presenting insights · Managing difficult stakeholders · Stakeholder mapping in banking
17
Evidence for Executive Judgement
Budget vs actual and variance · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Complaint data and learning · Service analytics and dashboards
18
Risk, Governance and Assurance
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9) · Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules · Building a culture of compliance · Technology governance and change control
19
Talent and Capability
Lessons learned and development · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes · Scaling delivery capability
20
Operating Model
Operating-model and process re-engineering · Designing a banking solution or process · Principles of credit and the lending process · Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
21
Financial Stewardship
Impact, blended and concessional finance · Total cost of ownership · Investment principles and objectives · Alternative investments
22
Technology at Enterprise Level
Cost and profitability analysis · Regulatory and digital transformation · Learning technologies and the LMS · HR technology selection and implementation
23
Market and Customer Perspective
Customer and journey analysis · Customer experience strategy · Customer journey mapping · Voice of the customer programmes
24
Standards and Improvement
Integration with quality and environment · Certification and continual improvement · Design review and quality · Quality management and standards
25
Negotiation and Difficult Conversations
Difficult conversations and feedback · Negotiation and conflict resolution · Negotiation strategy and planning · Negotiation tactics and behaviours
26
Operating Across Borders
Global and comparative HR contexts · Cross-border data and transfers · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Global sourcing and international trade
27
Legal and Regulatory Environment
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis · Contractor and visitor safety · Regulatory notification and RIDDOR-style reporting · Legal and other requirements
28
Portfolio and Delivery Oversight
Telehealth and digital care delivery · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Designing an intervention or programme · Projects, programmes and portfolios
29
Ethics and Integrity
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Ethics of technology in practice
30
Growth and Innovation Oversight
Data-driven growth · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Innovation in service delivery

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

  • Leadership as a Strategic Instrument — applied to your own work
  • Designing the Leadership System — applied to your own work
  • Building the Top Team — applied to your own work
  • The Pipeline Behind the Strategy — applied to your own work
  • Culture as a Leadership Output — applied to your own work
  • Measuring Leadership Effectiveness — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CLES certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CLES?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CLES certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CLES internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CLES certification?

The Certified Leadership Strategist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CLES 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 CLES?

The Certified Leadership Strategist 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 CLES?

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

Can I study the CLES 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 CLES?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CLES strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises.

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.

Managing 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.

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

Head of Strategy
Government
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