How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert (CPHV)

Executive Summary

Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert (CPHV) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPHV 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 Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert

Acronym

CPHV

Who Should Enrol?

HR Managers and Directors
HR Business Partners
Learning and Development Managers
Employee Relations and OD Specialists

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 CHRO and senior people-management roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management

Global Employability

Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Post-Harvest Systems

✦Field Handling

✦Post-Harvest Loss Assessment

✦Controlled Atmosphere Storage

✦Pest Management in Storage

✦Transport and Distribution

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Post-Harvest Systems

Post-harvest loss and handling · Post-harvest handling, storage and loss reduction · Post-harvest loss, handling and storage · Post-harvest handling and loss reduction

2

Harvest Maturity Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Digital maturity assessment: knowing where the organisation really is · Handling objections and the psychology behind them · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation

3

Crop Harvest Techniques

Managing land-based and field operations · Teller operations, cash handling and vault management · Handling difficult customers and disputes · Service excellence and complaint handling

4

Field Handling

Digital evidence: principles of handling and examination · Handling whistleblower reports and protecting sources · Handling enquiries, complaints and difficult callers · Branch operations, cash handling and the teller function

5

Produce Cleaning and Sorting

Cleaning, catering and soft services · Storage systems and slotting · Water harvesting and storage · Expert reporting and courts

6

Grading and Quality Classification

Soil formation, classification and physical properties · Soil biology, organic matter and the soil microbiome · Soil testing, interpretation and fertility mapping · Soil and water conservation and erosion control

7

Post-Harvest Loss Assessment

Life transitions: adjustment, loss and meaning · Livestock husbandry and productivity · Feed, fodder and livestock nutrition · Crop planning, rotation and the cropping calendar

8

Grain Drying

Integrated soil fertility management: organic, mineral and the soil itself · Post-incident review · Scaling innovation to production · Materials management and the supply-production interface

9

Cold Storage Systems

Incident response and running software in production · Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap · Event planning timelines, run sheets and production schedules · Post-event evaluation, settlement and client debrief

10

Controlled Atmosphere Storage

Growth strategy and demand generation · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Innovation and new product launch · Measuring growth and transformation impact

11

Warehouse Management

Warehouse layout, handling and safety · Consumer behaviour and insight · Paid media and display · Social media and community

12

Packaging and Handling

Packaging and product design: what the shelf and the hand decide · CX strategy: the experience you intend, and who owns delivering it · Service design and blueprinting: engineering the experience behind the scenes · Measuring experience and making the business case

13

Pest Management in Storage

Closing, buying signals and securing commitment · Prospecting and building a pipeline · Qualification: deciding which deals are worth your time · Discovery: understanding the problem before proposing

14

Post-Harvest Food Safety

Food safety hazards: biological, chemical and physical · Food safety systems and agricultural standards · Brand safety and responsible marketing · Occupational safety and health principles

15

Storage Quality Monitoring

Contact centre operations: forecasting, staffing and quality · Customer experience transformation · Journey and process redesign · Fair treatment and consumer rights

16

Transport and Distribution

Channel, distribution and trade selling · Experience personalisation · Closing experience gaps · Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics

17

Commodity Traceability

Production documentation and traceability · Retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Fair treatment and consumer protection · User satisfaction and experience

18

Post-Harvest Technology

Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Marketing technology stack · CRM and sales technology · Sales technology, CRM and enablement

19

Loss Reduction Strategies

Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Commercial awareness and organisational context

20

Post-Harvest Management Capstone

Retail fraud and scam prevention · Inclusion in practice: culture, gender and everyday experience · Onboarding quality, milestones and early retention · Journey management and risk

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 · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · 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

Harvest Maturity Assessment — applied to your own work
Crop Harvest Techniques — applied to your own work
Field Handling — applied to your own work
Produce Cleaning and Sorting — applied to your own work
Grading and Quality Classification — applied to your own work
Post-Harvest Loss Assessment — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPHV certification?

The Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert, culminating in the capstone “Post-Harvest Management Capstone”, 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 CPHV?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPHV 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 CPHV internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPHV certification?

The Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPHV 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 CPHV?

The Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert 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 CPHV?

The Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPHV 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 CPHV?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CPHV strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international 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.

HR 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.

People Manager

NGO Sector

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

Talent Lead

Government

Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert

Certified Post-Harvest Handling and Storage Expert

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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