How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 12 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 Expert / Executive 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.

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Executive Summary

Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert (CDIG7) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in information technology, software, data and digital systems.

This 12 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.

GLI’s CDIG7 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 Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert

Acronym

CDIG7

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

Operational Excellence

Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes

Strategic Thinking

Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level

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

✦Systems, Architecture and Infrastructure

✦Software Development and Application Delivery

✦Data, Analytics and Emerging Technologies

✦Networks, Cloud and Platform Engineering

✦IT Service Management and Governance

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert

Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards · Computing fundamentals and IT concepts · The role of IT in business and value creation · IT operating models and organisation

2

Simplify Before Automating

Descriptive statistics and reading a distribution · Requirements and the specification gap · Delivering technology change that people adopt · Vendor selection and managing technology suppliers

3

Adoption Is the Measure

Delivering technology change that people adopt · Automation and where it genuinely pays · Requirements and the specification gap · Cost and profitability analysis

4

Data as the Foundation

Data quality and the fitness-for-purpose test · Systems integration and the single source of truth · Turning analysis into a decision · Network design, LAN/WAN and topologies

5

Cloud, Connectivity and Constraint

Cloud, infrastructure and the connectivity constraint · Delivering technology change that people adopt · Technical debt and system lifecycle · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches

6

Security and Privacy in Change

Cybersecurity fundamentals and the human factor · Data protection and privacy by design · Requirements and the specification gap · Innovation and technology investment

7

Evidence That It Worked

Turning analysis into a decision · Correlation, causation and experiment design · Delivering technology change that people adopt · IT governance frameworks (COBIT)

8

Learning and Knowledge

Supervised and unsupervised learning · The learning ecosystem and stakeholders · Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning cultures and the learning organisation

9

Health and Safety Context

Predictive safety analytics · Automation and safety technology · Toolbox talks and safety communication · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management

10

Technology Foundations

Managing technology teams and technical work · Digital ethics and algorithmic accountability · Building digital capability in an organisation · LAN, WAN and network design

11

Data and Evidence

Continuous improvement and DevOps metrics · Data structures and algorithms · Metrics, velocity and flow · Master data and configuration

12

Governance and Risk

Cyber risk management · Risk and regulatory considerations · Testing, quality assurance and defect economics · Version control and collaborative development

13

Legal and Regulatory

Regulatory awareness (GDPR and beyond) · Regulatory and privacy requirements · Smart contracts and dApps · Contract performance and exit

14

Delivery and Projects

Agile and product operating models · Continuous improvement in delivery · Agile delivery and iterative development · Innovation in service delivery

15

Leadership and Decisions

Vulnerability management · Training and change management · IT service management and support operations · IT operations and service management

16

Capability and Training

Software development lifecycle (SDLC) · Front-end and back-end development · Artificial intelligence: capability, limits and responsible use · Web and mobile application development

17

Change and Adoption

User adoption and change · Managing resistance and upskilling · Organisational change management · Change and adoption in projects

18

Operations and Service

Continual service improvement · Incident response process · ERP concepts and business processes · Quality, defects and reliability

19

Cost and Investment

Cost, performance and FinOps · Finance, procurement and supply modules · Roadmapping and investment · Pricing tours, events and sponsorships

20

Stakeholders and Vendors

ERP platforms and vendors · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder communications

21

Communication and Documentation

Business intelligence and reporting · Executive communication and presence · Cross-cultural communication · Sustainability reporting and disclosure

22

Users and Customers

Scaling innovation to production · Customer expectations and satisfaction · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Ethics and fair customer treatment

23

Strategic Context

Innovation and experimentation culture · Data-driven and platform business models · Automated testing strategies · Emerging threats and defensive strategy

24

Security

Risk, security and feasibility analysis · Security by design · Awareness and security culture · Ethics and professional conduct in security

25

Performance Measurement

Concurrency and performance · Performance and load testing · Performance and optimisation · Performance tuning and optimisation

26

Procurement and Supply

Third-party and supply-chain risk · Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts · Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement · Procurement and asset management under donor rules

27

Workforce

Workforce management and scheduling · Employee experience and engagement · Customer and employee satisfaction · Employee engagement models and drivers

28

Ethics and Standards

Ethics and responsible leadership · Professional standards and ethics (CIPS) · Sustainability and responsible sourcing · Corporate responsibility and community

29

International Context

The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-border data and transfers · Cross-cultural and global inclusion

30

Sustainability

Sustainability and green IT · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Responsible and sustainable banking

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

Simplify Before Automating — applied to your own work
Adoption Is the Measure — applied to your own work
Data as the Foundation — applied to your own work
Cloud, Connectivity and Constraint — applied to your own work
Security and Privacy in Change — applied to your own work
Evidence That It Worked — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDIG7 certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CDIG7?

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 CDIG7 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 CDIG7 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 CDIG7 certification?

The Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy 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 CDIG7 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 CDIG7?

The Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy 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 CDIG7?

The Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDIG7 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 CDIG7?

Graduates progress towards senior engineering, architecture and IT leadership roles. The CDIG7 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 CDIG7 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Data Lead

Government

Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy Expert

Certified Digital Transformation and Strategy 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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