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Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CPEN)

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Executive Summary

Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager (CPEN) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 11 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 CPEN 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 Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager
Acronym
CPEN
Category
Finance & Accounting
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 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

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

✦Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
✦Budgeting, Planning and Cost Control
✦Corporate Finance, Investment and Valuation
✦Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Management
✦Financial Controls, Audit and Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager
Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards · The role of finance in organisations and value creation · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · The finance operating model and business partnering
2
Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure · Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
3
Investment Appraisal and Cost of Capital
Investment appraisal and the cost of capital · Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure · Reading financial statements as a manager · Analytical techniques and bias
4
Funding, Facilities and Timing
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure · Credit assessment and the five Cs · Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
5
Regulatory and Prudential Constraints
Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Expected credit loss and portfolio quality · Internal control and the fraud triangle · Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems
6
Control Over Treasury Operations
Internal control and the fraud triangle · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · AML, KYC and financial crime prevention · Managing risk and difficult cases
7
Liquidity Versus Solvency
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure · Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap · Reading financial statements as a manager · Development banking principles
8
Communication
Presenting financial information clearly · Investor relations and market communication · Presenting and influencing · Crisis communications
9
Stakeholders and Clients
Business partnering and influencing · Negotiation with banks, investors and suppliers · Managing audit and regulator relationships · Stakeholder mapping for the finance function
10
Markets and Customers
Loan structuring and pricing · Market risk and VaR · Pricing, contribution and product decisions · Transfer pricing and international tax
11
Technology and Systems
Digital and internet banking · Process improvement and automation · Treasury technology and systems · Digital and alternative-data credit
12
Strategic Context
Hedging strategies and instruments · Financial strategy and capital allocation · Mergers, funding and growth strategy · Collections strategy
13
Projects and Delivery
Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Leading finance projects and change · Forecasting and planning (FP&A) · Tax planning, avoidance and evasion distinguished
14
Performance Measurement
Performance measurement and attribution · Finance KPIs and the finance scorecard · Process efficiency and cycle-time metrics · Interpreting financial performance
15
Procurement and Suppliers
Ethics of technology in practice · Emerging tools and innovation · Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
16
Ethics and Conduct
Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA) · Data ethics and privacy in finance · Ethics and transparency in tax · Ethics in tax practice
17
People Administration
Workforce planning and scheduling · Employee experience and engagement · Customer and employee satisfaction · Employee engagement models and drivers
18
International and Currency
International and cross-border tax · Foreign exchange and currency risk · Corporate governance and the finance role · Team leadership within finance
19
Change
Measuring transformation impact · Finance transformation and target operating models · Foreign exchange and hedging · Change management and adoption
20
Sustainability and ESG
Sustainability and responsible finance · Sustainability of microfinance · Market analysis and environmental scanning · Sustainability and responsible marketing
21
Learning and Research
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Lessons learned and knowledge management · Market research design and methods
22
Financial Practice
Building a model, budget or business case · Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP) · Short-term financing and money markets · Financial risk management and derivatives
23
Banking and Financial Services
Consumer, SME and corporate credit · Credit risk measurement · Stress testing credit portfolios · Credit bureaus and data
24
Risk and Control
Back-office processing and controls · Operational risk management · Regulatory compliance in operations · Governance of operations
25
Legal and Regulatory
Regulatory reporting and disclosure · Recovery and legal remedies · Regulatory capital and ratios · Goal setting and contracting
26
Data and Reporting
Board and executive financial reporting · Financial storytelling and data visualisation · Disclosure, notes and integrated reporting · Reporting quality and earnings management risks
27
Analysis and Decisions
Make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions · Valuation and security analysis · Trend, common-size and comparative analysis · Account planning and whitespace analysis
28
Operations and Process
Service levels and quality · Approval processes and delegation · Advisory and non-financial services · Portfolio quality and risk
29
Leadership and Management
Receivables, payables and inventory management · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Cash and liquidity management · SME portfolio management
30
People and Development
Team leadership in sales and marketing · Team leadership in field and project settings · Presenting recommendations to senior decision-makers · Quality monitoring and coaching

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

  • Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging — applied to your own work
  • Investment Appraisal and Cost of Capital — applied to your own work
  • Funding, Facilities and Timing — applied to your own work
  • Regulatory and Prudential Constraints — applied to your own work
  • Control Over Treasury Operations — applied to your own work
  • Liquidity Versus Solvency — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPEN certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CPEN?

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 CPEN 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 CPEN 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 CPEN certification?

The Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager 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 CPEN 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 CPEN?

The Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager 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 CPEN?

The Certified Pensions and Retirement Fund Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPEN 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 CPEN?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CPEN 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

“

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
“

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
“

I earned my CPEN 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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