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Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CIDS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist (CIDS2) 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 12 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIDS2 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 Inclusion & Diversity Specialist
Acronym
CIDS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
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 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

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

✦Talent Acquisition, Resourcing and Onboarding
✦Learning, Development and Talent Management
✦Performance, Reward and Employee Relations
✦HR Strategy, Analytics and Workforce Planning
✦Employment Law, Compliance and HR Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist
Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
2
Inclusion, Equity and Fair Decisions
Selection validity and structured hiring · Predictive validity in selection · HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Organisational culture assessment and change
Organisational culture assessment and change · The HR business partner role and mandate · Facilitation and difficult conversations · Job architecture, evaluation and grading
4
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Embedding values and behaviours · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Commercial awareness and organisational context
5
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Assets, liabilities and equity reporting · Interpreting financial statements
6
Measuring DEI and setting targets
Reporting quality and governance · Consulting skills and contracting with the business · Commercial awareness and organisational context · Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics
7
Change, restructuring and consultation
Change, restructuring and consultation · Budget vs actual and variance · AI and automation in HR processes · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction
8
Legal and Policy
Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Regulatory compliance and audit · Regulatory reporting and disclosure · Financial regulation and prudential supervision
9
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Transfer pricing and international tax · Expanding into regional and export markets · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains
10
Suppliers and Partners
Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
11
Sustainability
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001) · Environmental legal compliance · Integration with quality and environment · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
12
Public and Community Context
Contract oversight in the public sector · Peer support and consultation · Customer and community engagement · Presentation and public speaking
13
Knowledge and Learning
Instructional design and blended learning · Learning technologies and the LMS · Learning transfer and capability building · Knowledge management and capability building
14
Leadership and Management
Absence, attendance and capability management · Evidence-based HR decision-making · Performance management that changes behaviour · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions
15
People and Capability
Talent review and succession in practice · Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics · Organisation development principles and practice · Career development and internal mobility
16
Strategy and Direction
Communication strategy in change programmes · Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Strategic alignment of investments · Competitive analysis and differentiation
17
Operations and Delivery
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · The HR operating model and business partnering
18
Communication and Influence
Stakeholder mapping and influencing · Sponsorship and negotiation selling · Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers · Communicating technical information to diverse audiences
19
Change and Innovation
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Future of work and workforce transformation · Continuous improvement and lean banking · Driving measurable banking improvement
20
Data and Measurement
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · Diversity and pay-equity analytics · Data protection and employee privacy · People analytics tooling and dashboards
21
Financial Acumen
Business case, cost and impact analysis · Headcount budgeting and establishment control · Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP) · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
22
Risk and Governance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Crisis and reputation communication · Leading governance projects and change
23
Stakeholders and Partners
Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Board and executive reporting · Fair treatment of stakeholders
24
Digital and Technology
Flexible and hybrid working design · Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations · Fire safety management systems · Digital ethics and responsible AI
25
Ethics and Integrity
Data ethics and customer privacy · Ethics and independence · Ethics and professional standards in finance · Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
26
Self-Leadership
Digital and self-service transformation · Self-service and digital support · Data-driven and personalised banking · Operational risk and resilience
27
People Administration
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards
28
Customers and Markets
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Customer experience transformation · Governance of service standards · Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
29
Projects and Delivery
Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Governance of the CX programme · Leading banking projects and change
30
Inclusion and Culture
Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Access to finance, grants and investment · Goal setting and contracting · Building a customer-centric culture

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

  • Inclusion, Equity and Fair Decisions — applied to your own work
  • Organisational culture assessment and change — applied to your own work
  • Cross-cultural and global inclusion — applied to your own work
  • Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working — applied to your own work
  • Measuring DEI and setting targets — applied to your own work
  • Change, restructuring and consultation — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIDS2 certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CIDS2?

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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2 certification?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2?

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

Can I study the CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CIDS2 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

“

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 CIDS2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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