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Certified People Analytics Specialist

Online Certification  ยท  11 Weeks  ยท  Globally Recognised  ยท  (CPAS)

โœ… 2026 Edition ๐ŸŽ“ CPD Accredited ๐ŸŒ 100+ Countries ๐Ÿ“œ Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified People Analytics Specialist

Designed for todayโ€™s high-impact professionals, the Certified People Analytics Specialist (CPAS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLIโ€™s CPAS 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 People Analytics Specialist
Acronym
CPAS
Category
Information Technology
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 499
Live Virtual
USD 699
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • IT and Systems Professionals
  • Software Developers and Engineers
  • Data and Analytics Specialists
  • IT Managers and Solution Architects
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 engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex information technology functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement information technology systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to information technology
Global Employability
Qualify for information technology roles across technology firms, corporates, startups and public institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

โœฆPeople Data Collection
โœฆRecruitment Data Analysis
โœฆEmployee Performance Analysis
โœฆCompensation Data Analysis
โœฆWorkforce Trends
โœฆPeople Data Quality
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1โ€“20 ยท specific to Certified People Analytics Specialist ยท module 20 is the capstone
1
People Analytics Foundations
People analytics tooling and dashboards ยท People analytics maturity and operating model ยท People analytics done honestly ยท People analytics and HR measurement
2
People Data Collection
Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source ยท Data collection and analytics ยท Baseline surveys and data collection tools ยท Psychosocial support: helping people cope without treating them
3
Employee Data Preparation
Data protection and employee privacy ยท Data analytics for assurance ยท Analytics translation: from data to decision ยท Data literacy and analytics for leaders
4
Workforce Demographic Analysis
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data ยท Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics ยท Diversity and pay-equity analytics ยท Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics
5
Recruitment Data Analysis
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics ยท Customer data and CRM ยท Data-driven growth ยท Customer data platforms and segmentation
6
Turnover Analysis
Big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop) ยท Streaming and real-time data ยท Data architecture and integration ยท Cloud data platforms
7
Absence Analysis
Data-driven and platform business models ยท Data ethics, privacy and protection ยท Data and information requirements ยท Data structures and algorithms
8
Employee Performance Analysis
Financial storytelling and data visualisation ยท Data-driven and real-time finance ยท Data ethics and privacy in finance ยท Data gathering and financial analysis
9
Engagement Data Analysis
Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification ยท Data governance and quality ยท Data privacy compliance in practice ยท Confidentiality and handling sensitive data
10
Learning Data Analysis
Payment messaging, ISO 20022 and data quality ยท Intelligence-led and data-driven security ยท Privacy, surveillance and data protection ยท Protecting data and information assets
11
Compensation Data Analysis
Indicators, warning and prediction ยท People data, HR analytics and evidence-based practice ยท Decision support and insight ยท Predictive, agile and hybrid approaches
12
Workforce Productivity Analysis
Dashboards and visualisation ยท Site reliability engineering (SRE) ยท Platform engineering and reliability (SRE) ยท Variable-rate application and yield mapping
13
Employee Experience Metrics
Employee experience and the service-profit chain ยท Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience ยท Employee experience and engagement ยท Measuring experience and making the business case
14
Workforce Trends
Analytical thinking: decomposition, patterns and mental models ยท Logic, argument structure and validity ยท Contact centre operations: forecasting, staffing and quality ยท Environmental impact assessment: baseline, prediction and significance
15
People KPI Development
Variable pay, incentives and recognition ยท Workforce segmentation and critical roles ยท Jobs to be done and customer insight ยท Database design, normalisation and query performance
16
People Dashboards
Sampling: who is in the study and who the results describe ยท Qualitative analysis: coding, themes and the discipline of interpretation ยท Survey instrument design: question wording, order and the pilot ยท Time series forecasting: trend, seasonality and the limits of the past
17
People Data Quality
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem ยท Data visualisation and dashboards that inform ยท Cybersecurity hygiene and data protection in daily practice ยท Forecasting and variance analysis
18
People Reporting
Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions ยท AI and analytics for agriculture ยท Agricultural data analytics ยท Turning data into farm decisions
19
People Insight Interpretation
Insight synthesis: turning research into a decision ยท Pricing research: what the market will actually pay ยท Marketing analytics and attribution: knowing what actually worked ยท Warehouse design and layout
20
People Analytics Specialist Capstone
Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation ยท Soil formation, classification and physical properties ยท Financial data, master data and the chart of accounts ยท Cybersecurity and financial data protection
Professional ElectivesModules 21โ€“30 ยท common to all GLI certifications ยท broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work ยท Audience-centred communication and message structure ยท Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship ยท Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style ยท Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review ยท Leadership versus management and when each is needed ยท Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development ยท Analytical techniques and bias ยท Evidence-based improvement ยท Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights ยท Escalation and decision-making ยท Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure ยท Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away ยท Power, followership and organisational politics ยท Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation ยท Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case ยท Project roles and the project manager ยท Developing the project business case ยท Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application ยท Financial management for the operating manager ยท Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management ยท Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support ยท Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools ยท Tools for interaction and collaboration ยท Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage ยท Ethics, conduct and speaking up ยท Business development risk, ethics and integrity ยท AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression ยท Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image ยท Emotional intelligence and self-regulation ยท 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 ยท 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • People Data Collection โ€” applied to your own work
  • Employee Data Preparation โ€” applied to your own work
  • Workforce Demographic Analysis โ€” applied to your own work
  • Recruitment Data Analysis โ€” applied to your own work
  • Turnover Analysis โ€” applied to your own work
  • Absence Analysis โ€” applied to your own work
Our Position

Professional Certifications: Tools for the Continuing Professional Journey

Professional certifications equip, strengthen and continuously tool professionals throughout their current professional journey and within their existing fields of practice. They provide structured opportunities to deepen knowledge, develop specialised competencies, refresh existing capabilities, adopt contemporary practices, and apply practical tools, frameworks and techniques to real-world professional challenges.

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Tooling, Not Onboarding

Professional certifications are professional tooling and development instruments, not onboarding instruments. They are particularly valuable to professionals who are already working in a field, entering it through an established professional pathway, advancing within it, transitioning across it or specialising in it — and who wish to strengthen their professional capability and effectiveness.

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Complementary, Never a Substitute

A professional certification does not replace an academic qualification, professional degree, statutory licence, practising certificate, regulatory approval or any other qualification legally required to practise a profession. Where a profession or jurisdiction establishes specific academic, licensing or regulatory requirements, those requirements remain fully applicable.

03

Built for Lifelong Relevance

A professional certification is a complementary professional credential that supports continuing professional development, competence enhancement, specialisation, career progression, professional mobility and lifelong learning. It adds practical professional tooling to an individual’s existing academic and professional foundation, helping professionals remain relevant, capable and effective as their professions, organisations and operating environments evolve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPAS certification?

The Certified People Analytics Specialist (CPAS) is an Advanced-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in information technology, software, data and digital systems with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CPAS?

This certification is ideal for IT and Systems Professionals, Software Developers and Engineers, Data and Analytics Specialists and IT Managers and Solution Architects, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPAS 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 CPAS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ITIL, ISO/IEC and recognised technology and cybersecurity standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPAS certification?

The Certified People Analytics Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 499 and Live Virtual at USD 699. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPAS 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 CPAS?

The Certified People Analytics 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 CPAS?

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

Can I study the CPAS 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 CPAS?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CPAS strengthens your expertise in information technology, software, data and digital systems and positions you for advancement across technology firms, corporates, startups and public 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.

IT 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.

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

Data Lead
Government
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