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Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CFPS)

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Executive Summary

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CFPS 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 Fire Protection Specialist
Acronym
CFPS
Category
Safety & Health
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Safety and Health Officers
  • HSE Managers and Supervisors
  • Site and Operations Safety Leads
  • Risk and Compliance Practitioners
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 HSE and safety-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to occupational safety
Global Employability
Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Fire Risk Assessment
✦Fire Alarm Systems
✦Fire Safety Signage
✦Fire Safety Inspections
✦Fire Drills and Exercises
✦Fire Incident Investigation
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Fire Protection Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Fire Protection Foundations
Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Occupational safety and health principles · The business and moral case for HSE
2
Fire Risk Assessment
Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice · Security law, use of force and human rights · Crowd safety and event security
3
Fire Prevention
Pollution prevention, monitoring and environmental data · Criticality and asset identification · Likelihood, impact and risk rating
4
Fire Detection Systems
IT service management: availability, incidents and the service desk · Likelihood, impact and risk rating · Risk treatment and countermeasures
5
Fire Alarm Systems
Child protection systems and where a practitioner sits in them · Risk treatment and countermeasures · Intelligence-led risk assessment
6
Fire Suppression Principles
Occupational safety and health principles · Intelligence-led risk assessment · Security surveys and audits
7
Emergency Lighting
Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Security surveys and audits · Risk registers and reporting
8
Fire Safety Signage
Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Guard force management and supervision · Growth, lactation and productivity
9
Fire Compartmentation
Fire load and compartmentation · Emergency evacuation planning · Preparing financial statements
10
Building Fire Protection
Social protection financing, political economy and system building · Difficult conversations and feedback · Executive communication and presence
11
Fire Safety Inspections
Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Driving measurable security improvement · Change and adoption in projects
12
Fire Safety Management
Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Integrated and sustainability reporting
13
Emergency Evacuation
Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Security programme design and budgeting · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
14
Fire Drills and Exercises
Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Access control, screening and visitor management · Forecasting and planning
15
Fire Equipment Management
Maintenance and asset reliability management · Strategic customer relationships · NGO governance, boards and registration
16
Fire Safety Training
Safety management systems: hazards, controls and the hierarchy · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Security technology selection and operation
17
Fire Incident Investigation
Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Ethics and fair customer treatment
18
Fire Protection Compliance
IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Data-driven and personalised banking · Motivation and self-directed learning
19
Fire Safety Auditing
External audit: risk, evidence and the opinion · Contract performance management after award · Capacity and performance management
20
Fire Protection Capstone
Social protection: instruments, targeting and delivery systems · Treating customers fairly and market conduct · Customer and employee satisfaction
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

  • Fire Risk Assessment — applied to your own work
  • Fire Prevention — applied to your own work
  • Fire Detection Systems — applied to your own work
  • Fire Alarm Systems — applied to your own work
  • Fire Suppression Principles — applied to your own work
  • Emergency Lighting — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFPS certification?

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

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CFPS 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 CFPS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CFPS certification?

The Certified Fire 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 CFPS 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 CFPS?

The Certified Fire 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 CFPS?

The Certified Fire 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 CFPS 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 CFPS?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CFPS strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

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.

HSE Director
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager
NGO Sector
“

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

Site Safety Lead
Government
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