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Certified Professional in Talent Development

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CPTD)

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Executive Summary

Certified Professional in Talent Development

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 12 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPTD 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 Professional in Talent Development
Acronym
CPTD
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

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

✦Talent Acquisition, Resourcing and Onboarding
✦Learning, Development and Talent Management
✦Performance, Reward and Employee Relations
✦HR Strategy, Analytics and Workforce Planning
✦Employment Law, Compliance and HR Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Professional in Talent Development
Certified Professional in Talent Development: industry context, trends and professional standards · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
2
Workforce Planning and Critical Roles
Selection validity and structured hiring · Job architecture, evaluation and grading · Predictive validity in selection · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Conflict resolution and mediation
Conflict resolution and mediation · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Employment law framework and contracts of employment
4
Retention strategy and turnover analysis
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Leadership and management development · Coaching models and frameworks (GROW) · Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance
5
Coaching models and frameworks
Coaching models and frameworks (GROW) · Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR · Organisational design principles and structures · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR
6
Organisational design principles and structures
Organisational design principles and structures · Employee engagement models and drivers · Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Career development and internal mobility
7
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Training needs analysis and learning strategy · HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals
8
Financial Acumen
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Impact, blended and concessional finance · The role of IT in business and value creation · IT financial management and value
9
Risk and Governance
Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Span of control, delayering and operating models
10
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping and influencing · People analytics tooling and dashboards · HR operating models and the partnering role · Onboarding and time to productivity
11
Digital and Technology
HR technology selection and implementation · Flexible and hybrid working design · Process automation and workflow · Digital HR and the employee experience platform
12
Ethics and Integrity
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR · HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
13
Self-Leadership
AI and personalisation in marketing · Digital and self-service transformation · Data-driven and personalised banking · Duty of care and risk management
14
People Administration
Performance management that changes behaviour · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Linking performance to reward and consequence · Total reward design and pay positioning
15
Customers and Markets
HR service delivery and case management · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Advisory service design and delivery
16
Projects and Delivery
Communication strategy in change programmes · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
17
Inclusion and Culture
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Culture change and behaviour embedding · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Leading across cultures and geographies
18
Legal and Policy
Designing an HR intervention or policy · Employment law, contracts and HR documentation · Evidence-based improvement · Procurement and contract management
19
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global mobility and international employment · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Expanding into regional and export markets
20
Suppliers and Partners
Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Subcontractor and supplier management · Managing risk and difficult cases · Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
21
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Market analysis and environmental scanning · Monitoring sustainability outcomes · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability
22
Public and Community Context
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Customer and community engagement · Community and lifelong learning
23
Knowledge and Learning
Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Learning transfer and capability building · Professional documentation and presentation · Designing and facilitating groups
24
Leadership and Management
Absence, capability and ill-health management · Negotiation and conflict management · Virtual and distributed teams · Escalation and decision-making
25
People and Capability
Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Talent review and succession in practice · Organisation development principles and practice · Organisational design and development interventions
26
Strategy and Direction
Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer experience strategy · Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9) · IT strategy and business alignment
27
Operations and Delivery
People analytics maturity and operating model · Process improvement and HR operating efficiency · Process optimisation and RPA · Quality standards and accreditation
28
Communication and Influence
Negotiation strategy and planning · Communication during crises · The media and telecommunications landscape · Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close
29
Change and Innovation
Future of work and workforce transformation · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Evidence-based practice
30
Data and Measurement
Benchmarking and external data sources · People analytics done honestly · People analytics and HR measurement · Completion, engagement and impact metrics

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

  • Workforce Planning and Critical Roles — applied to your own work
  • Conflict resolution and mediation — applied to your own work
  • Retention strategy and turnover analysis — applied to your own work
  • Coaching models and frameworks — applied to your own work
  • Organisational design principles and structures — applied to your own work
  • Discipline, conduct and fair-process management — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPTD certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CPTD?

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 CPTD certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CPTD 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 CPTD certification?

The Certified Professional in Talent Development is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPTD 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 CPTD?

The Certified Professional in Talent Development 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 CPTD?

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

Can I study the CPTD 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 CPTD?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CPTD 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

“

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

Talent Lead
Government
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