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Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CERSIE)

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Executive Summary

Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert (CERSIE) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 12 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 CERSIE 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 ERP Systems Implementation Expert
Acronym
CERSIE
Category
Information Technology
Level
Executive
Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
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
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 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

✦ERP Implementation Architecture
✦ERP Solution Selection
✦ERP Master Data Preparation
✦ERP Data Migration
✦ERP Changeover Planning
✦ERP Security Configuration
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert · module 20 is the capstone
1
ERP Implementation Architecture
Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice · Technology projects: why they fail and what changes the odds · Implementation and measurement plan · Implementation planning and risk management
2
ERP Readiness Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Digital transformation strategy · Digital maturity assessment: knowing where the organisation really is
3
ERP Requirements Architecture
Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Requirements, user stories and product decisions · Leading digital change: adoption, resistance and the people who make it work · Cloud and platform decisions: sourcing the foundations of digital delivery
4
ERP Solution Selection
Structured interviewing and selection method · HR technology selection and implementation · System selection and implementation · Technology selection and integration
5
ERP Business Process Design
Business model design: value, revenue and cost architecture · Digital and self-service transformation · Digital transformation roadmaps · The finance function and digital transformation
6
ERP Configuration
Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Digital forensics fundamentals · Chain of custody in digital evidence · Ethics of technology in practice
7
ERP Master Data Preparation
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Master data and configuration · Self-service and digital support · Branch-to-digital migration
8
ERP Integration Architecture
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · API design and integration · Cloud, resilience and system integration · Integration with existing systems
9
ERP Customisation
Innovation in learning technology · Finance transformation and target operating models · Digital finance and automation roadmaps · Measuring transformation impact
10
ERP Data Migration
Data migration and cleansing · Digital channels and channel migration · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Digital permits and inspections
11
ERP Testing
Testing strategy: what to test and at which level · Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Digital currencies and CBDCs · Drones, sensors and detection technology
12
ERP User Acceptance
User stories, use cases and acceptance criteria · Designing a transformation programme · Sustaining transformation and preventing reversion · Telehealth and digital care delivery
13
ERP Changeover Planning
Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Changeover and setup reduction · Compliance monitoring systems · Data governance and quality
14
ERP Deployment
Risk and regulatory considerations · Standards and interoperability · Roadmapping and investment · Scaling innovation to production
15
ERP User Enablement
Sustaining improvement and benefits · Innovation portfolio: horizons, experiments and commercialisation · Situational awareness and analytics · OT and cyber-physical security
16
ERP Security Configuration
Innovation and continuous delivery · Critical path and network diagrams · Agile principles and the Agile Manifesto · Scaling agile (SAFe, LeSS)
17
ERP Go-Live Management
LAN, WAN and network design · Operating systems administration · Network security and firewalls · Diary management as priority management
18
ERP Stabilisation
Platform engineering and reliability (SRE) · Network security and zero trust · Access to finance, grants and investment · Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation
19
ERP Post-Implementation Review
Customer-centric operating models · Service analytics and dashboards · Text and interaction analytics · Automation, RPA and workflow
20
ERP Implementation Master Project
Infrastructure as code and automation · Infrastructure security and resilience · Software development lifecycle (SDLC) · Web, mobile and cross-platform apps
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

  • ERP Readiness Assessment — applied to your own work
  • ERP Requirements Architecture — applied to your own work
  • ERP Solution Selection — applied to your own work
  • ERP Business Process Design — applied to your own work
  • ERP Configuration — applied to your own work
  • ERP Master Data Preparation — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CERSIE certification?

The Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert (CERSIE) is a Executive-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 CERSIE?

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 CERSIE certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CERSIE 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 CERSIE certification?

The Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CERSIE 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 CERSIE?

The Certified ERP Systems Implementation Expert 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 CERSIE?

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

Can I study the CERSIE 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 CERSIE?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CERSIE 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 CERSIE 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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