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

Banking operations, controls and customer service · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Types of banks and financial institutions

2

Payment Clearing Systems

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Banking operations control and reconciliation · Foreign exchange exposure and cross-border banking

3

Securities Settlement Systems

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Cost and profitability analysis · Forecasting and planning

4

Transaction Matching

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice

5

Clearing Cycles

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Designing and facilitating groups · Psychoeducation and workshops

6

Settlement Instructions

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Accountability and follow-through · Wellbeing and resilience coaching

7

Settlement Finality

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Practice management systems · Payment regulation and oversight

8

Netting Systems

IT service management: availability, incidents and the service desk · Portfolio management and reporting · Credit appraisal and the lending decision

9

Central Counterparty Interfaces

Credit, receivables and counterparty exposure · Workforce and shift management in retail · Collaboration and teamwork

10

Custody Settlement

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Investor relations and market communication · Presenting financial information clearly

11

Reconciliation of Settlements

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Collections strategy · Short-term funding and money markets

12

Settlement Fail Management

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Regulatory capital for credit · Regulatory capital and ratios

13

Corporate Actions Interfaces

Operating models: how an organisation actually gets work done · Project finance structures · Appraisal of development projects

14

Settlement Risk

Clearing, settlement and settlement risk · Conduct risk, fair treatment and responsible lending · Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)

15

Liquidity Requirements for Settlement

Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Trade finance and letters of credit · Fair trade and responsible supply

16

Clearing Exceptions

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Financial inclusion, agency banking and mobile money · Financial inclusion and agency banking

17

Settlement Controls

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Social performance and outreach · Control environment and risk assessment

18

Clearing Performance Metrics

Management control systems and the review rhythm · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Performance management in service

19

Settlement Process Improvement

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Professional and technical documentation · Process and control documentation

20

Clearing and Settlement Operations Project

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Process improvement and automation · Service levels and quality

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

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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