What is the Certified Pension Consultant?

The Certified Pension Consultant 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 Pension Consultant (CPC)

Executive Summary

Certified Pension Consultant

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) 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 CPC 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 Pension Consultant

Acronym

CPC

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

✦Pension Systems Architecture

✦Defined Contribution Schemes

✦Pension Fund Investments

✦Pension Transfers

✦Pension Risk

✦Pension Funding

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

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

1

Pension Systems Architecture

Accounting foundations: the framework behind the numbers · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP) · Accounting standards and the framework behind them

2

Retirement Scheme Structures

Assets, liabilities and equity reporting · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Reporting quality and governance · KPIs and performance reporting

3

Defined Benefit Schemes

Social value: planning and accounting for wider benefit · Accounting for grants, projects and restricted funds · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · Applying reporting standards and accounting judgement

4

Defined Contribution Schemes

Project data, reporting and analytics · Dashboards and performance reporting · Reporting to leadership · Sustainability reporting standards, boundaries and assurance

5

Pension Contributions

Transaction monitoring and suspicious reporting · IT financial management and value · Control monitoring and reporting · Findings, rating and reporting

6

Member Benefit Structures

Digital financial services · Reporting and enterprise analytics · Project close-out, asset disposal and final reporting · Dashboards and reporting

7

Pension Fund Investments

Fund accounting: restricted funds, coding and grant ledgers · Management reporting and decision support · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Financial risk management and derivatives

8

Retirement Income Planning

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Preparing the income statement and balance sheet · Forecasting and planning (FP&A) · The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle

9

Pension Actuarial Interfaces

Financial strategy: funding the plan and staying solvent while doing it · Public and not-for-profit financial management: stewardship of other people’s money · Investigation reporting, findings and loss quantification · Legal, financial and digital inclusion

10

Pension Transfers

Incident reporting and learning in health services · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Talent metrics and workforce reporting

11

Pension Tax Interfaces

Building an M&E system: data flows, roles and the reporting calendar · Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Administrative reporting: producing what management actually uses · Payments compliance: sanctions, AML and regulatory reporting

12

Pension Governance

Carbon accounting: measuring emissions across the three scopes · Biodiversity and natural capital: accounting for what nature provides · Tax provisioning and reporting · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations

13

Pension Risk

Ratio and trend analysis · Management accounts and dashboards · Cost and profitability analysis · Data visualisation for finance

14

Pension Administration

Accounts payable and receivable operations: the transaction engine · Facility and asset protection · Professional standards in the field · Managing engagement risk and professional liability

15

Pension Compliance

Service vision, standards and promise · Branch operations and service standards · Reconciliation and end-of-day processes · Governance, compliance and standards (ISO 27001)

16

Pension Funding

Assurance engagements and standards · Pensions, funds and asset administration · Asset classes and instruments · Quarantine and phytosanitary standards

17

Pension Performance

Automation, RPA and the digital close · Principles of taxation and tax systems · Standards and codes · Asset tracing, recovery and organisational response

18

Pension Scheme Review

Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · Reward architecture and pay equity · Safe systems of work and method statements · Accountability, quality standards and complaints in response

19

Retirement Solution Advisory

Facility asset registers and condition assessment · Reconciliation and exceptions · Reconciliation, breaks and suspense control · Dialogue, mediation and reconciliation processes

20

Pension Consulting Project

Sector strategy: regulated, public-facing and asset-heavy contexts · Capital allowances and depreciation · Structuring a presentation: architecture, opening and close · Quality assurance, standards and accreditation in training

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

Retirement Scheme Structures — applied to your own work
Defined Benefit Schemes — applied to your own work
Defined Contribution Schemes — applied to your own work
Pension Contributions — applied to your own work
Member Benefit Structures — applied to your own work
Pension Fund Investments — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPC certification?

The Certified Pension Consultant is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Pension Consultant, culminating in the capstone “Pension 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 CPC?

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 CPC 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 CPC 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 CPC certification?

The Certified Pension 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 CPC 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 CPC?

The Certified Pension 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 CPC?

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

Can I study the CPC 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 CPC?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CPC 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 CPC while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Senior Accountant

Government

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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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