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Certified Humanitarian Program Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHUPS)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
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Executive Summary

Certified Humanitarian Program Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Humanitarian Program Specialist (CHUPS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in project planning, delivery and programme management.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHUPS 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 Humanitarian Program Specialist
Acronym
CHUPS
Category
Project Management
Level
Advanced
Duration
10 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?

  • Project Coordinators and Officers
  • Project and Programme Managers
  • PMO and Portfolio Professionals
  • Team and Delivery Leads
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 project, programme and PMO leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex project planning functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement project planning systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to project planning
Global Employability
Qualify for project planning roles across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Project Initiation, Scope and Planning
✦Schedule, Cost and Resource Management
✦Risk, Quality and Procurement in Projects
✦Agile, Hybrid and Delivery Approaches
✦Programme, Portfolio and Benefits Management
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Humanitarian Program Specialist
Certified Humanitarian Program Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Project management principles and lifecycle · Projects, programmes and portfolios · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
2
Humanitarian Principles, Needs and Targeting
Humanitarian principles, needs assessment and targeting · Accountability to affected populations and participation · Theory of change and results logic · Carbon, scope 3 and sustainable logistics
3
Quality planning and assurance
Quality planning and assurance · Quality control and continuous improvement · Procurement and contract management · Preparing financial statements
4
Quality control and continuous improvement
Quality control and continuous improvement · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management · SME portfolio management
5
Procurement and contract management
Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management · Issue and problem management · Localisation, partnership and donor compliance
6
Vendor selection and management
Vendor selection and management · Issue and problem management · Integrated risk and quality control · Advisory and non-financial services
7
Issue and problem management
Issue and problem management · Integrated risk and quality control · Programme management principles
8
Projects and Delivery
Designing voice-of-customer programmes · Governance of the CX programme · Voice of the customer programmes · Loyalty programmes and rewards
9
Inclusion and Culture
Leading across cultures and geographies · Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation · Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets · Culture, ethics and behaviour change
10
Legal and Policy
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations · The regulatory landscape and central banking · Regulatory duty and accountability · Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
11
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · International and cross-border tax
12
Suppliers and Partners
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution · Budget vs actual and variance · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events · Procurement and asset management under donor rules
13
Sustainability
Carbon markets and climate finance · Cost and profitability analysis · Forecasting and planning · Monitoring sustainability outcomes
14
Public and Community Context
Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · KPIs and performance reporting
15
Knowledge and Learning
Motivation and self-directed learning · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning · Training needs analysis and learning strategy
16
Leadership and Management
Energy efficiency and demand management · Management accounts and dashboards · Decision support and insight · Duty of care and risk management
17
People and Capability
Building a personal HR development plan · Competency framework development · Succession planning and talent pipelines · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
18
Strategy and Direction
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Customer service and CX strategy · Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer experience strategy
19
Operations and Delivery
Treatment planning and review · Goal setting and action planning · Outcome and process measures · Quality and delivery metrics
20
Communication and Influence
Crisis communications · Stakeholder communications · Ethics in communications · Internal communications
21
Change and Innovation
Regulatory and digital transformation · Measuring governance improvement · Regulatory change management · Regulatory change and horizon scanning
22
Data and Measurement
Agile metrics and velocity · Project data, reporting and analytics · AI and predictive project analytics · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
23
Financial Acumen
Customer lifetime value · Growing value through service · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
24
Risk and Governance
Corporate governance principles and purpose · Quality assurance and standards · Technical and compliance training · Working with a board and governance
25
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping in banking · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder mapping and business partnering
26
Digital and Technology
Digital channels and performance marketing economics · Managing hybrid audiences · Performance management systems and cycles · Virtual and hybrid facilitation
27
Ethics and Integrity
Professional ethics in customer service · Responsible and ethical service · Ethics and integrity in banking · Professional ethics and banking conduct
28
Self-Leadership
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Reputation and personal brand · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity
29
People Administration
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks · Total reward design and pay positioning · Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
30
Customers and Markets
Digital marketing strategy · Content marketing and editorial · SEO and search marketing · Email and marketing automation

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

  • Humanitarian Principles, Needs and Targeting — applied to your own work
  • Quality planning and assurance — applied to your own work
  • Quality control and continuous improvement — applied to your own work
  • Procurement and contract management — applied to your own work
  • Vendor selection and management — applied to your own work
  • Issue and problem management — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHUPS certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CHUPS?

This certification is ideal for Project Coordinators and Officers, Project and Programme Managers, PMO and Portfolio Professionals and Team and Delivery Leads, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHUPS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CHUPS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHUPS certification?

The Certified Humanitarian Program 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 CHUPS 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 CHUPS?

The Certified Humanitarian Program 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 CHUPS?

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

Can I study the CHUPS 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 CHUPS?

Graduates progress towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles. The CHUPS strengthens your expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations.

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.

Programme 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.

Project Manager
NGO Sector
“

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

PMO Lead
Government
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