What is the Certified Learning Experience Architect?

The Certified Learning Experience Architect is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

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 Learning Experience Architect (CLEA)

Executive Summary

Certified Learning Experience Architect

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Learning Experience Architect (CLEA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 10 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 CLEA 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 Learning Experience Architect

Acronym

CLEA

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 Learning Experience Architect

Certified Learning Experience Architect: industry context, trends and professional standards · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession

2

Career and talent development

Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation · Building a coaching culture · Peer learning and communities of practice · Learning needs analysis at organisational level

3

Reflective practice and journaling

Reflective practice and journaling · Learning strategy and roadmaps · L&D operating models and governance · Knowledge management: capture, retention and continuity

4

Academic and training administration

Academic and training administration · Budgeting and resource management · Vendor and faculty management · Designing for different learning modalities

5

Capability and skills frameworks

Capability and skills frameworks · Talent, succession and workforce learning · Building the learning brand · Reflective practice and iteration

6

Aligning learning to performance

Aligning learning to performance · Leading the learning function · Onboarding and induction design · Measuring learning transformation impact

7

Technical and compliance training

Technical and compliance training · Sales and customer-service training · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Content curation and management

8

People Administration

Performance management that changes behaviour · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Operational planning and execution discipline · Performance management systems and KPIs

9

Customers and Markets

Marketing and promoting learning · Sustainability and responsible marketing · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards · Customer and brand health metrics

10

Projects and Delivery

Delivery and facilitation plan · Designing a learning programme or curriculum · The project environment and stakeholders · Project roles and the project manager

11

Inclusion and Culture

Inclusive learning and accessibility · Building a learning culture · Accessibility and universal design · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions

12

Legal and Policy

Subcontractor and supplier management · Reporting quality and governance · Insurance regulation and consumer protection · Policy administration and customer service in insurance

13

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Cross-cultural communication · Global mobility and international employment · Global sourcing and trade · Expanding into regional and export markets

14

Suppliers and Partners

Supply market analysis and sourcing strategy · Where procurement leverage actually comes from · Procure-to-pay control and the three-way match · Public procurement integrity: collusion, rigging and conflict

15

Sustainability

Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Responsible and sustainable banking · Social performance and outreach

16

Public and Community Context

Presentation and public speaking · Public, private and non-profit governance · Corporate responsibility and community · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach

17

Knowledge and Learning

Professional writing and documentation · Driving measurable learning impact · Knowledge management and sharing · Learning in the flow of work

18

Leadership and Management

Consulting with sponsors and managers · Sanctions screening and PEP management · Sales performance and pipeline management · Liquidity and funding management

19

People and Capability

Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development · Talent and capability ecosystems · Individual development planning · Talent review and succession in practice

20

Strategy and Direction

L&D strategy, operating model and stakeholder credibility · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Vision, mission and strategic intent

21

Operations and Delivery

Feasibility, cost and quality analysis · Workforce planning and the capability gap · The HR operating model and business partnering · Resource efficiency and circular practice

22

Communication and Influence

Feedback and learner analytics · Influencing and gaining buy-in · Giving and receiving feedback · Negotiation for managers

23

Change and Innovation

Continuous improvement and optimisation · Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity · Duty of care and risk management · Record-keeping and data protection

24

Data and Measurement

How adults actually learn: evidence over preference · Data ethics and customer privacy · Banking KPIs and branch scorecards · Service quality and turnaround metrics

25

Financial Acumen

Governance and organisational value · Options appraisal and cost-benefit · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · Embedding values and behaviours

26

Risk and Governance

Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Governance of service standards · Corporate governance in banks · Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis

27

Stakeholders and Partners

Learner and stakeholder satisfaction · Stakeholder mapping and partnering · HR operating models and the partnering role · Managing risk and difficult cases

28

Digital and Technology

Technology governance and change control · Digital credit and alternative data · Digital channels and performance marketing economics · Managing hybrid audiences

29

Ethics and Integrity

Assessment design, validity and fairness · Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Sustaining ethical, effective practice

30

Self-Leadership

Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Servant leadership and self-organising teams

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

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
Capability and skills frameworks — applied to your own work
Aligning learning to performance — applied to your own work
Technical and compliance training — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CLEA 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 CLEA?

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 CLEA 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 CLEA 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 CLEA certification?

The Certified Learning Experience Architect 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 CLEA 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 CLEA?

The Certified Learning Experience Architect 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 CLEA?

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

Can I study the CLEA 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 CLEA?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CLEA 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 CLEA 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 Learning Experience Architect

Certified Learning Experience Architect

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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