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Certified Talent Development Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Talent Development Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Talent Development Specialist (CTDS) 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 CTDS 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 Talent Development Specialist
Acronym
CTDS
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 Talent Development Specialist
Certified Talent Development Specialist: 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
Career development and internal mobility
Selection validity and structured hiring · Knowledge management and capability building · Learning technologies and the LMS · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Knowledge management and capability building
Knowledge management and capability building · Learning technologies and the LMS · Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Process automation and workflow
4
Learning technologies and the LMS
Learning technologies and the LMS · Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance · People analytics done honestly
5
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance · Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Workforce reporting and storytelling with data
6
Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance
Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance · Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Benefits design, pensions and flexible benefits · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR
7
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Benefits design, pensions and flexible benefits · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Reporting quality and governance
8
Financial Acumen
Headcount budgeting and establishment control · Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP) · Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Commercial awareness and organisational context
9
Risk and Governance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Cost-effectiveness of controls · Governance of converged security
10
Stakeholders and Partners
People analytics tooling and dashboards · Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding · Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · The HR operating model and business partnering
11
Digital and Technology
AI and automation in HR processes · Flexible and hybrid working design · Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
12
Ethics and Integrity
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
13
Self-Leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · AI and personalisation in marketing · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
14
People Administration
Performance management that changes behaviour · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Linking performance to reward and consequence · The customer experience (CX) discipline
15
Customers and Markets
HR function performance and service levels · CRM and marketing automation platforms · Customer data platforms and segmentation · Market research design and methods
16
Projects and Delivery
Implementation and change plan · Communication strategy in change programmes · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · The project environment and stakeholders
17
Inclusion and Culture
Diversity and pay-equity analytics · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
18
Legal and Policy
Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Consulting skills and contracting with the business · Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management
19
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Expanding into regional and export markets · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
20
Suppliers and Partners
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Procurement and asset management under donor rules · Vendor selection and management · Supply market analysis
21
Sustainability
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Environmental flows and sustainability · Social media customer care
22
Public and Community Context
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication
23
Knowledge and Learning
Instructional design and blended learning · Learning transfer and capability building · Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Health records, data and confidentiality
24
Leadership and Management
Absence, attendance and capability management · Pricing and margin management · Groundwater management · Turning insight into decisions
25
People and Capability
Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Talent review and succession in practice · Organisation development principles and practice · Career and talent development
26
Strategy and Direction
Vision, mission and strategic intent · Competitive strategy and positioning · Setting strategic priorities and choices · Aligning teams around strategy
27
Operations and Delivery
People analytics maturity and operating model · Land rights, tenure and equitable resource use · Yield, productivity and profitability metrics · Data quality, analysis and reporting
28
Communication and Influence
Professional and persuasive communication · Crisis communications · Communications strategy and planning · Internal communications
29
Change and Innovation
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Future of work and workforce transformation · Change control and configuration · Measuring change and project impact
30
Data and Measurement
Data protection and employee privacy · Benchmarking and external data sources · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR

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 development and internal mobility — applied to your own work
  • Knowledge management and capability building — applied to your own work
  • Learning technologies and the LMS — applied to your own work
  • Continuous feedback and performance conversations — applied to your own work
  • Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance — applied to your own work
  • Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTDS 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 CTDS?

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 CTDS 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 CTDS 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 CTDS certification?

The Certified Talent Development Specialist 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 CTDS 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 CTDS?

The Certified Talent Development 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 CTDS?

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

Can I study the CTDS 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 CTDS?

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