What is the Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist?

The Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

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 Clearing and Settlement Specialist (CCSS)

Executive Summary

Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist (CCSS) 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 CCSS 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 Clearing and Settlement Specialist

Acronym

CCSS

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

✦Clearing and Settlement Architecture

✦Transaction Matching

✦Settlement Finality

✦Custody Settlement

✦Corporate Actions Interfaces

✦Clearing Exceptions

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Clearing and Settlement Architecture

Payments, clearing and settlement in retail banking · Clearing, settlement and settlement risk · Clearing, settlement and correspondent banking · Clearing and settlement

2

Payment Clearing Systems

Payment systems: RTGS, ACH and cheques · Payment systems and RTGS/ACH · Overview of payment systems · Payment regulation and oversight

3

Securities Settlement Systems

Claims handling from notification to settlement · Post-event evaluation, settlement and client debrief · Digital, mobile and internet banking · Digital disruption and the future of banking

4

Transaction Matching

KYC, customer due diligence and transaction monitoring · Lending products: matching the facility to the need · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Accruals and the matching principle: recording when it happened, not when it was paid

5

Clearing Cycles

Foreign exchange exposure and cross-border banking · Banking operations control and reconciliation · Banking supervision, prudential returns and resolution · Financial inclusion, agency banking and mobile money

6

Settlement Instructions

Agile and digital transformation projects · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Retail, merchandising and category growth

7

Settlement Finality

Professional ethics and banking conduct · Responsible and sustainable banking · Banking KPIs and branch scorecards · Continuous improvement and lean banking

8

Netting Systems

Digital business development and social selling · Banking relationships and structures · Digital service and self-service: designing for completion, not deflection · Digital forensics and evidence

9

Central Counterparty Interfaces

Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations · Digital fraud, cyber-enabled schemes and electronic evidence · Legal, financial and digital inclusion

10

Custody Settlement

Investment operations: custody, reconciliation and the back office · Managing distributed and digital teams · Professional and digital publishing practice · Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery

11

Reconciliation of Settlements

Bank operations, reconciliation and control · Reconciliation and end-of-day processes · Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management · Reconciliation of nostro/vostro

12

Settlement Fail Management

Branch operations and service standards · Operational efficiency and channel management · Types of banks and financial institutions · The bank balance sheet and how banks make money

13

Corporate Actions Interfaces

Consumer, SME and corporate lending · Consumer, SME and corporate credit · Merchant and POS services · SWIFT and messaging standards

14

Settlement Risk

Reading bank financial statements and performance · Card networks and schemes · Mobile money and wallets · SWIFT and ISO 20022

15

Liquidity Requirements for Settlement

Treasury, market risk and asset-liability management · Asset-liability management, liquidity and interest-rate risk · Branch operations, cash handling and the teller function · Account opening, KYC and customer due diligence

16

Clearing Exceptions

Web and mobile application development · Wireless, mobile and edge networking · Financial management and cash flow · Cultural sensitivity and inclusion

17

Settlement Controls

Fraud risk and controls · Fraud and going concern · Islamic finance principles and contracts · Bank fraud investigation and forensic examination

18

Clearing Performance Metrics

Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket · Managing distributors and channel partners · Serving business customers and key accounts · Billing, payments and dispute resolution

19

Settlement Process Improvement

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Fraud, bribery and anti-money-laundering · Statement of cash flows · Consolidation and group accounts

20

Clearing and Settlement Operations Project

Foreign exchange and treasury operations · Cash flow forecasting: knowing what will be in the bank · Financial controls and fraud prevention: making the numbers trustworthy · Accounts payable and receivable operations: the transaction engine

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

Payment Clearing Systems — applied to your own work
Securities Settlement Systems — applied to your own work
Transaction Matching — applied to your own work
Clearing Cycles — applied to your own work
Settlement Instructions — applied to your own work
Settlement Finality — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCSS certification?

The Certified Clearing and Settlement Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Clearing and Settlement Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Clearing and Settlement Operations Project”, 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 CCSS?

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 CCSS 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 CCSS 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 CCSS certification?

The Certified Clearing and Settlement 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 CCSS 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 CCSS?

The Certified Clearing and Settlement 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 CCSS?

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

Can I study the CCSS 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 CCSS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CCSS 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 CCSS 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 Clearing and Settlement Specialist

Certified Clearing and Settlement 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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