What is the Certified Investment Management Consultant?

The Certified Investment Management Consultant is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 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 Intermediate 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 Investment Management Consultant (CIMC)

Executive Summary

Certified Investment Management Consultant

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Investment Management Consultant (CIMC) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIMC 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 Investment Management Consultant

Acronym

CIMC

Who Should Enrol?

Finance Officers and Accountants
Budget and Cost Analysts
Finance Managers and Controllers
Auditors and Financial Analysts

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 finance, controller and CFO roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex financial management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement financial management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to financial management

Global Employability

Qualify for financial management roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Investment Consulting Architecture

✦Asset Allocation Consulting

✦Portfolio Design

✦Investment Governance Structures

✦Performance Attribution

✦Investment Risk Advisory

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Investment Management Consultant · module 20 is the capstone

1

Investment Consulting Architecture

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · The role of finance in organisations and value creation · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished

2

Client Investment Needs Diagnosis

Client relationships, accounts and retention · Reading bank financial statements and performance · Asset-liability management, liquidity and interest-rate risk

3

Investor Policy Development

The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Risk, return and portfolio theory · Real options and strategic investment

4

Asset Allocation Consulting

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Real options and strategic investment · Financial modelling and scenario analysis

5

Manager Selection

Resourcing and selection: attracting, assessing and deciding · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Trend, common-size and comparative analysis

6

Investment Product Evaluation

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Trend, common-size and comparative analysis · Interpreting financial performance

7

Portfolio Design

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Pricing, contribution and product decisions · Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

8

Portfolio Risk Assessment

Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice · Emerging learning technologies · Peer learning and communities of practice

9

Benchmarking Advisory

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Financial strategy and capital allocation · Financial risk: credit, market, liquidity, operational

10

Investment Governance Structures

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Regulatory compliance and professional duty · Fraud risk, prevention and detection

11

Investment Committee Support

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Portfolio quality and risk · Transaction lifecycle and processing

12

Investment Manager Monitoring

Monitoring systems: what to collect, how often, and who uses it · Social media customer care · Customer loyalty and advocacy

13

Performance Attribution

Management control systems and the review rhythm · Evidence, judgement and scepticism · Metrics and reporting

14

Portfolio Review Consulting

Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Workplace and organisational contexts · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms

15

Investment Policy Review

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Contract law and formation · Project governance and assurance

16

Investment Risk Advisory

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · SME portfolio management · Working capital management and the cash cycle

17

Institutional Investment Consulting

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · Absence, capability and ill-health management

18

Wealth Investment Consulting

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Professional and persuasive communication · Crisis communications

19

Investment Consulting Deliverables

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Investment strategy and allocation · Hedging strategies and instruments

20

Investment Management Consulting Project

Investment, capital markets and wealth advisory · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan

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

Client Investment Needs Diagnosis — applied to your own work
Investor Policy Development — applied to your own work
Asset Allocation Consulting — applied to your own work
Manager Selection — applied to your own work
Investment Product Evaluation — applied to your own work
Portfolio Design — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIMC certification?

The Certified Investment Management Consultant is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Investment Management Consultant, culminating in the capstone “Investment Management Consulting Project”, 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 CIMC?

This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CIMC 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 CIMC internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CIMC certification?

The Certified Investment Management Consultant is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CIMC 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 CIMC?

The Certified Investment Management Consultant 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 CIMC?

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

Can I study the CIMC 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 CIMC?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CIMC strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

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.

Finance 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.

Financial Controller

NGO Sector

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

Senior Accountant

Government

Certified Investment Management Consultant

Certified Investment Management Consultant

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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