What is the Certified Instructional Skills Professional?

The Certified Instructional Skills Professional is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Learning & Development.

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 Instructional Skills Professional (CISKP)

Executive Summary

Certified Instructional Skills Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Instructional Skills Professional (CISKP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CISKP 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 Instructional Skills Professional

Acronym

CISKP

Who Should Enrol?

Trainers and Facilitators
Instructional and Curriculum Designers
Learning and Development Professionals
Academic and Education Administrators

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 L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design

Global Employability

Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Instructional Design and Curriculum Development

✦Facilitation, Delivery and Learner Engagement

✦Digital, Blended and E-Learning

✦Assessment, Evaluation and Quality Assurance

✦Learning Strategy, Leadership and Administration

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Instructional Skills Professional

Certified Instructional Skills Professional: industry context, trends and professional standards · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession

2

Competency-based assessment

Diagnosing whether training is the answer · Evaluation of training (Kirkpatrick) · Return on investment and impact · Facilitation in mixed-ability, multilingual rooms

3

Feedback and learner analytics

Feedback and learner analytics · Quality assurance and standards · Accreditation and certification · Learning strategy and roadmaps

4

Continuous improvement of programmes

Continuous improvement of programmes · Feedback and developmental conversations · Individual development planning · Rubrics, marking and moderation

5

Career and talent development

Career and talent development · Building a coaching culture · Peer learning and communities of practice · Skills-based and continuous learning

6

Reflective practice and journaling

Reflective practice and journaling · Learning strategy and roadmaps · L&D operating models and governance · Designing for different learning modalities

7

Academic and training administration

Academic and training administration · Budgeting and resource management · Vendor and faculty management · Accessibility and universal design

8

People and Capability

Managing the training function as a business · Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development · Talent and capability ecosystems · Completion, engagement and impact metrics

9

Strategy and Direction

Digital learning strategy · Professional portfolio and presentation · Setting and communicating strategic direction · The strategic narrative

10

Operations and Delivery

Feasibility, cost and quality analysis · Design review and quality assurance · Event risk, safety and contingency planning · Mine planning and methods: surface and underground

11

Communication and Influence

Presenting learning proposals and impact · Peer review and feedback · Influencing and gaining buy-in · Continuous feedback and performance conversations

12

Change and Innovation

Learning transformation and modernisation · Innovation and experimentation in learning · Evidence-based improvement · Change talk and readiness

13

Data and Measurement

Learning KPIs and scorecards · AI and predictive project analytics · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs · Brand health and measurement

14

Financial Acumen

Cost recovery and tariffs · The value of customer-centricity · Cost, feasibility and impact analysis · Growing value through service

15

Risk and Governance

Governance and accountability · Interpreting financial statements · Risk assessment methodology and matrices · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment

16

Stakeholders and Partners

Stakeholder mapping and partnering · Learner and stakeholder satisfaction · Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping in banking

17

Digital and Technology

Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery · Automation, RPA and straight-through processing · Cybersecurity and fraud technology · Digital credit and alternative data

18

Ethics and Integrity

Responsible use of AI in learning · Treating customers fairly and market conduct · Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts · Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow

19

Self-Leadership

Self-directed and continuous learning · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · AI and personalisation in marketing

20

People Administration

Contract performance management after award · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline

21

Customers and Markets

Marketing and promoting learning · Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle · Listing, marketing and selling property · Real estate marketing channels and property portals

22

Projects and Delivery

Designing a learning programme or curriculum · Delivery and facilitation plan · Leading learning projects and change · Projects, programmes and portfolios

23

Inclusion and Culture

Building a learning culture · Inclusive learning and accessibility · Forecasting and planning · Entrepreneurship and start-ups in agriculture

24

Legal and Policy

Advocacy and policy engagement · Contract farming, aggregation and out-grower schemes · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations

25

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Global mobility and international employment · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies

26

Suppliers and Partners

Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy · Public versus private procurement

27

Sustainability

Social and collaborative learning · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Market analysis and environmental scanning

28

Public and Community Context

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication

29

Knowledge and Learning

Sustaining a learning organisation · Capstone scoping: a real learning challenge · Writing learning objectives and outcomes · Microlearning and mobile learning

30

Leadership and Management

Consulting with sponsors and managers · Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework · Land-use planning, capability and degradation management · Team leadership in field and project settings

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

Competency-based assessment — applied to your own work
Feedback and learner analytics — applied to your own work
Continuous improvement of programmes — applied to your own work
Career and talent development — applied to your own work
Reflective practice and journaling — applied to your own work
Academic and training administration — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CISKP certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CISKP?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CISKP 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 CISKP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CISKP certification?

The Certified Instructional Skills 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 CISKP 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 CISKP?

The Certified Instructional Skills 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 CISKP?

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

Can I study the CISKP 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 CISKP?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CISKP strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

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 Learning

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.

L&D Manager

NGO Sector

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

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Instructional Skills Professional

Certified Instructional Skills 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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