What is the Certified Corporate Governance Professional?

The Certified Corporate Governance Professional is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & 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 Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP2)

Executive Summary

Certified Corporate Governance Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCGP2 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 Corporate Governance Professional

Acronym

CCGP2

Who Should Enrol?

Governance and Compliance Officers
Policy and Regulatory Analysts
Risk and Audit Professionals
Company Secretaries and Board Advisors

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 governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards

Operational Excellence

Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes

Strategic Thinking

Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Corporate Governance Principles and Boards

✦Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

✦Policy Analysis, Research and Development

✦Ethics, Integrity and Anti-Corruption

✦Consumer Protection and Stakeholder Rights

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Corporate Governance Professional

Certified Corporate Governance Professional: industry context, trends and professional standards · Corporate governance principles and purpose · Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) · The regulatory and legal environment

2

Building a Compliance Programme

Building a compliance programme that can be tested · Regulatory change and horizon scanning · Control design, testing and the evidence of operation · External audit and oversight

3

Records and Evidence of Compliance

Records management and retention · Internal control design and testing · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance · Control testing and evidence

4

Financial Crime and Sanctions

Financial crime, sanctions and trade compliance · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Investigating misconduct · Managing sensitive disclosures

5

Third-Party Compliance

Contract, grant and third-party compliance · Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions · Controls that work versus controls that exist · Benchmarking against standards

6

Assurance Without Duplication

Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance · The three lines model and who owns risk · Internal control design and testing · Cybersecurity and information governance

7

Mapping the Obligations

Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Policy that changes behaviour · GRC technology and continuous monitoring

8

Safety and Environment

Fire safety in building design · Analytical techniques and bias · Fire safety management systems · Continuous fire-safety improvement

9

Records and Documentation

Professional and technical documentation · Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Fertility management and record-keeping

10

Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Conflicts of interest · Business ethics and ethical frameworks · Ethical decision-making · Building an ethical culture

11

Public and Donor Context

Public consultation and engagement · Real estate marketing channels and property portals · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct

12

Standards and Certification

Data governance and quality · Data quality and governance · Sustainability certification and standards · Quality management systems and audits

13

Governance and Compliance

Regulatory mapping and obligations · Enterprise risk management (ERM) · Managing regulator relationships · Compliance reporting and disclosure

14

Legal and Regulatory

Risk, legal and feasibility analysis · Handling difficult customers and disputes · Contract law and formation · Contract exit and renewal

15

Financial Oversight

Codes of conduct and values · Financial crime and fraud risk in the organisation · Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Financial regulation and prudential supervision

16

Risk and Resilience

Operational resilience and crisis governance · Risk treatment and countermeasures · Risk registers and reporting · Continuous risk monitoring

17

Data, Records and Reporting

Cross-border data and transfers · Monitoring, evaluation and reporting · Data protection and privacy · Reporting and disclosure tools

18

Stakeholders and Oversight

Stakeholder engagement plan · Stakeholder and impact analysis · Fair treatment of stakeholders · Categories of spend and stakeholders

19

Leadership and Decisions

Investigations, whistleblowing and case management · Ethical decision-making under pressure · Forecasting and planning · Leadership versus management and when each is needed

20

People and Conduct

Fair treatment and market conduct · Managing resistance and capability building · Workforce and shift management in retail · Scaling delivery capability

21

Operations and Quality

Evidence-based improvement · Outcome and process measures · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Driving measurable delivery improvement

22

Programmes and Change

Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Continuous improvement programmes · Designing a safety programme or control · Emergency preparedness and response planning

23

Technology and Systems

GRC platforms and technology · Compliance monitoring systems · Technology governance and change control · Digital credit and alternative data

24

Third Parties and Procurement

The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Sustainable procurement principles and standards

25

Sustainability and ESG

Wellbeing, fatigue and psychosocial risk · Emotional intelligence and the emotional climate of a team · Sustainability and responsible sourcing · Responsible and sustainable procurement

26

Communication and Disclosure

Communicating vision and telling stories · Cross-cultural communication · Transparency, fairness and value for money · Professional reporting and documentation

27

Strategic Context

Competition and antitrust · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks · Vision, mission and strategic intent · Competitive strategy and positioning

28

Workforce Governance

The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture

29

International and Sanctions

Sanctions screening and PEP management · Trade finance instruments and documentary risk · Foreign exchange exposure and cross-border banking · Cross-cultural and global inclusion

30

Market Conduct

Balancing business and consumer interests · Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence · Customer segmentation and needs analysis · Customer journey and experience design

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

Building a Compliance Programme — applied to your own work
Records and Evidence of Compliance — applied to your own work
Financial Crime and Sanctions — applied to your own work
Third-Party Compliance — applied to your own work
Assurance Without Duplication — applied to your own work
Mapping the Obligations — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCGP2 certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CCGP2?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CCGP2 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 CCGP2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CCGP2 certification?

The Certified Corporate Governance Professional 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 CCGP2 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 CCGP2?

The Certified Corporate Governance Professional 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 CCGP2?

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

Can I study the CCGP2 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 CCGP2?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CCGP2 strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society 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.

Head of Governance

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.

Compliance Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CCGP2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Policy Lead

Government

Certified Corporate Governance Professional

Certified Corporate Governance Professional

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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