What is the Certified Child Protection Specialist?

The Certified Child Protection Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Security Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Child Protection Specialist (CCHPS)

Executive Summary

Certified Child Protection Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Child Protection Specialist (CCHPS) 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 CCHPS 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 Child Protection Specialist

Acronym

CCHPS

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

✦Child Safeguarding Systems

✦Child Exploitation Risks

✦Safeguarding Referral Systems

✦Trauma-Informed Protection

✦Institutional Safeguarding

✦Interagency Child Protection

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Child Protection Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Child Protection Foundations

Child protection systems and where a practitioner sits in them · Child rights, the legal framework and the duty to report · Child-centred communication and specialist interviewing · Social protection systems: assistance, insurance and coverage

2

Child Safeguarding Systems

Safeguarding policy, codes of conduct and reporting channels · Safeguarding assurance: monitoring, audit and handling allegations · Safeguarding records and information handling · Social accountability and community oversight

3

Child Protection Risk Assessment

Risk and vulnerability assessment · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do · Data ethics, privacy and protection · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes

4

Child Abuse and Neglect

Family life-cycle transitions · Engaging reluctant family members · Family intervention planning · Protection in displacement: land, documents and family unity

5

Child Exploitation Risks

Respiratory protection: selection, fit and the programme around it · Privacy, surveillance and data protection · Perimeter protection and barriers · Data protection in surveillance

6

Child Online Safety

Protection mainstreaming: safety, dignity and access in every programme · Public safety, community security and police liaison · Peer support and consultation · Occupational safety and health principles

7

Child Protection Policies

Recovery capital and community · Aftercare and continuing support · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Mentorship, networks and the community of practice

8

Safeguarding Referral Systems

Working across disciplines: referral, shared care and the client in the middle · Referral pathways and advocacy: getting people to the help that exists · Case management, referral and multi-agency working · Scope of practice and the referral boundary

9

Child-Friendly Reporting

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Working time, leave and family-friendly rights · Feedback and learner support · Social and collaborative learning

10

Case Management Principles

Building support networks and mentors · Corporate social responsibility and sustainability · Workplace and social learning: shadowing, communities and on-the-job development · Coordinating administrative support across a team

11

Trauma-Informed Protection

Social sustainability and human rights due diligence · Training materials, handouts and visual support · Health promotion and community education · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms

12

Vulnerable Children

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults · Adults at risk and the principle of least restriction · Informed consent and capacity · Stress, resilience and burnout prevention

13

Family and Community Protection

Community-based protection and prevention · Community, nonprofit and volunteer management · Housing, welfare and environmental management · Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry

14

Institutional Safeguarding

Evaluating outcomes with children · Climate adaptation: vulnerability, adaptive capacity and pathways · Supervision, ethics and the coach’s own development · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice

15

Child Protection Investigations

Animal welfare standards and assessment · Cash and voucher assistance: when, how much and through what · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · Safeguarding and learner welfare

16

Confidentiality and Information Protection

Records, documents and information governance · Confidentiality and discretion in administrative work · Infection prevention as an organisational responsibility · Learning transfer and capability building

17

Interagency Child Protection

Crew operations: rostering, certification and welfare · Fraud typologies and prevention · Work-life integration: boundaries, capacity and saying no · Capacity and production planning

18

Safeguarding Monitoring

Working at height and fall prevention · Managing a guard force: competence, licensing and supervision · Crime prevention through environmental design · Guard force management and supervision

19

Child Protection Programme Evaluation

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Partnership, localisation and capacity building · Safeguarding and do-no-harm in programme delivery

20

Child Protection Capstone

Relapse prevention planning · Managing engagement risk and professional liability · Cybersecurity hygiene and data protection in daily practice · Financial risk in projects

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 · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · 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

Child Safeguarding Systems — applied to your own work
Child Protection Risk Assessment — applied to your own work
Child Abuse and Neglect — applied to your own work
Child Exploitation Risks — applied to your own work
Child Online Safety — applied to your own work
Child Protection Policies — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCHPS certification?

The Certified Child Protection Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Child Protection Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Child Protection 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 CCHPS?

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 CCHPS 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 CCHPS 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 CCHPS certification?

The Certified Child Protection Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CCHPS 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 CCHPS?

The Certified Child Protection Specialist 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 CCHPS?

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

Can I study the CCHPS 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 CCHPS?

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

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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.

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

Talent Lead

Government

Certified Child Protection Specialist

Certified Child Protection Specialist

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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