How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert (CASR) |...

Executive Summary

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert (CASR) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CASR 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 Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Acronym

CASR

Who Should Enrol?

Trainers and Facilitators
Instructional and Curriculum Designers
Learning and Development Professionals
Academic and Education Administrators

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 L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design

Global Employability

Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Learning Through Real Problems

✦Inquiry-Based Learning

✦Reflective Inquiry

✦Collaborative Problem Investigation

✦Evidence-Based Decision Support

✦Research Findings Application

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Action Learning Foundations

Workplace and social learning: shadowing, communities and on-the-job development · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Facilitation technique: questions, silence and the room · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention

2

Learning Through Real Problems

Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning transformation and modernisation · Digital learning strategy · Innovation and experimentation in learning

3

Action Learning Set Design

Action learning and workplace-based development · Blended and hybrid learning design · Data-driven learning design · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned

4

Problem Structuring

Learning needs analysis: is training the answer at all? · Microlearning and mobile learning · Social and collaborative learning · Emerging learning technologies

5

Inquiry-Based Learning

Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Strengths-based coaching · Competency-based assessment · Leading the learning function

6

Applied Research Design

Research design: matching the question to the study · Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Qualitative and quantitative research · Qualitative research: interviews, focus groups and what they can and cannot tell you

7

Workplace Evidence Collection

Designing learning that survives the workplace · Inclusive learning and accessibility · Assessing whether learning has happened · Training needs analysis

8

Reflective Inquiry

Coaching supervision models and reflective frameworks · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Delivering training online and in blended formats · Training materials, handouts and visual support

9

Action Learning Cycles

Goal setting and action planning · Turning insight into action · Industrial action and dispute resolution: conciliation, mediation, arbitration · Employee voice, surveys and action planning

10

Research-to-Action Translation

Strategy execution: translation, initiatives and the delivery gap · Cross-cultural and mixed-audience delivery · Co-delivery, contracting and the external trainer · Virtual classroom facilitation

11

Collaborative Problem Investigation

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Forensic accounting and financial investigation · Incident causation, investigation and learning · Agile and collaborative delivery

12

Intervention Design

Designing an OD intervention · Instructional design models: ADDIE, agile alternatives and when each fits · Content development and storyboarding: from design to build · Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification

13

Learning Experimentation

Supervised and unsupervised learning: what each can and cannot tell you · Strategic learning and the adaptive organisation · Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Expert reporting and courts

14

Evidence-Based Decision Support

Evidence-based HR decision-making · Values-based decision-making · Feedback and learner support · Automation in project delivery

15

Action Research Documentation

Public and B2B service delivery: experience where the customer cannot leave · Training and change management · Cloud and platform decisions: sourcing the foundations of digital delivery · Professional ethics in education and training

16

Learning Impact Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Impact assessment and evidence · Environmental impact assessment

17

Research Findings Application

Insight synthesis: turning research into a decision · Project data, performance analysis and delivery intelligence · Complex projects and large-scale delivery · Citizen-centred public service delivery

18

Organisational Learning from Action

Organisational learning and knowledge flow · Executive coaching in the organisational system · Internet service delivery and the last mile · Safeguarding and do-no-harm in programme delivery

19

Action Learning Programme Evaluation

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships

20

Action Learning Capstone

Motivation and adult learners · Roles, standards and professional ethics · Equity, diversity and inclusive education · Future of work and reskilling

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 · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · 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

Learning Through Real Problems — applied to your own work
Action Learning Set Design — applied to your own work
Problem Structuring — applied to your own work
Inquiry-Based Learning — applied to your own work
Applied Research Design — applied to your own work
Workplace Evidence Collection — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CASR certification?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Action Learning and Applied Research Expert, culminating in the capstone “Action Learning 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 CASR?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CASR 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 CASR internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CASR certification?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert 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 CASR 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 CASR?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert 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 CASR?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CASR 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 CASR?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CASR strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

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 Learning

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.

L&D Manager

NGO Sector

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

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

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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