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Certified Augmented Reality Developer

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Augmented Reality Developer

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Augmented Reality Developer (CARD) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CARD 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 Augmented Reality Developer
Acronym
CARD
Category
Information Technology
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?

  • IT and Systems Professionals
  • Software Developers and Engineers
  • Data and Analytics Specialists
  • IT Managers and Solution Architects
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 engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex information technology functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement information technology systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to information technology
Global Employability
Qualify for information technology roles across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦AR Development Environments
✦Camera and Vision Systems
✦Plane Detection
✦3D Asset Integration
✦AR Geolocation
✦AR Deployment
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Augmented Reality Developer · module 20 is the capstone
1
Augmented Reality Foundations
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Computing fundamentals and IT concepts · The role of IT in business and value creation
2
AR Development Environments
Coaching, mentoring and developing people at work · Enterprise architecture and legacy modernisation · IT governance, decision rights and the technology portfolio
3
Spatial Computing Fundamentals
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Cost, performance and FinOps · Budget vs actual and variance
4
Device Sensors for AR
Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Clean code and design patterns · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
5
Camera and Vision Systems
IT service management: availability, incidents and the service desk · Professional roles, boundaries and settings · Ethical principles and codes of practice
6
Marker-Based AR
Community-based organisations: governance, finance and capacity · Identity, access and the zero-trust principle · Cryptography, PKI and key management
7
Markerless AR
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Requirements engineering and systems analysis · Architecture patterns, distributed systems and technical debt
8
Plane Detection
Networks, connectivity and troubleshooting · Data products and stakeholder value · Board and executive financial reporting
9
Object Recognition
Accounting foundations: the framework behind the numbers · Designing an intervention or programme · Cyber incident response and digital evidence
10
Spatial Anchoring
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Treating customers fairly and market conduct · Responsible and sustainable banking
11
3D Asset Integration
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Self-service and digital support · Data-driven and personalised banking
12
AR Interaction Design
Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Performance management systems and cycles · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
13
AR User Interfaces
Operating models: how an organisation actually gets work done · APIs and service design · IT service management: incident, problem and change
14
AR Geolocation
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Measuring change and project impact · Health, safety and compliance in delivery
15
AR Performance Optimisation
Management control systems and the review rhythm · Safety culture and leadership · Safety culture, leadership and behaviour
16
AR Testing
Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Smart contracts and dApps · Environmental legal compliance
17
AR Deployment
Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Expanding into regional and export markets · Cross-cultural communication
18
AR Applications
IT service management: availability, incidents and the service desk · Supply chain visibility and control towers · AI, blockchain and digital supply chains
19
AR Experience Design
Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Environmental management and pollution control · Stakeholder capitalism and ESG
20
Augmented Reality Development Project
Emerging technology: assessing what is worth adopting · Public, private and non-profit governance · Public speaking and thought leadership
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures
24
Professional Decision-Making
Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics
26
Project and Execution Management
Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

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

  • AR Development Environments — applied to your own work
  • Spatial Computing Fundamentals — applied to your own work
  • Device Sensors for AR — applied to your own work
  • Camera and Vision Systems — applied to your own work
  • Marker-Based AR — applied to your own work
  • Markerless AR — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CARD certification?

The Certified Augmented Reality Developer (CARD) is a Intermediate-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in information technology, software, data and digital systems with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CARD?

This certification is ideal for IT and Systems Professionals, Software Developers and Engineers, Data and Analytics Specialists and IT Managers and Solution Architects, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CARD 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 CARD internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CARD certification?

The Certified Augmented Reality Developer 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 CARD 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 CARD?

The Certified Augmented Reality Developer 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 CARD?

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

Can I study the CARD 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 CARD?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CARD strengthens your expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems and positions you for advancement across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions.

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.

IT 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.

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

Data Lead
Government
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