How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 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 Advanced 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 Action Learning and Applied Research Expert in Kenya

Executive Summary

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert (CASR) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CASR 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 Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Acronym

CASR

Who Should Enrol?

Trainers and Facilitators
Instructional and Curriculum Designers
Learning and Development Professionals
Academic and Education Administrators

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 L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design

Global Employability

Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Learning Through Real Problems

✦Inquiry-Based Learning

✦Reflective Inquiry

✦Collaborative Problem Investigation

✦Evidence-Based Decision Support

✦Research Findings Application

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Action Learning Foundations

Workplace and social learning: shadowing, communities and on-the-job development · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy)

2

Learning Through Real Problems

Coaching, mentoring and developing people at work · Virtual classrooms and webinars · Social and collaborative learning

3

Action Learning Set Design

Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Emerging learning technologies · Assessment design and methods

4

Problem Structuring

Creative problem-solving: divergence, ideation and mental blocks · Rubrics, marking and moderation · Collaborative and client-led planning

5

Inquiry-Based Learning

Community-based organisations: governance, finance and capacity · Return on investment and impact · Feedback and learner analytics

6

Applied Research Design

Market research and customer insight · Accreditation and certification · Continuous improvement of programmes

7

Workplace Evidence Collection

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Individual development planning · Career and talent development

8

Reflective Inquiry

Reflective practice and supervision · Editorial quality, peer review and academic integrity · Feasibility, cost and quality analysis

9

Action Learning Cycles

Workplace and social learning: shadowing, communities and on-the-job development · Peer review and feedback · Influencing and gaining buy-in

10

Research-to-Action Translation

Service standards, quality and internal service management · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Digital and market transformation

11

Collaborative Problem Investigation

Forensic accounting and financial investigation · Assessment that measures capability · Data privacy and consent

12

Intervention Design

Organisational development: diagnosis, design and culture change · Time and cost control · Managing schedule and budget performance

13

Learning Experimentation

Marketing measurement, analytics and return · Quality planning and assurance · Data quality and governance

14

Evidence-Based Decision Support

Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support · Storyboarding and content development · Stakeholder and sponsor management

15

Action Research Documentation

Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery · Learning technology, platforms and blended design

16

Learning Impact Assessment

Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Ethical and reputational risk · Fair trade and responsible supply

17

Research Findings Application

Internal audit: assurance, independence and adding value · Self-service and digital support · Data-driven and personalised banking

18

Organisational Learning from Action

Operating models: how an organisation actually gets work done · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service

19

Action Learning Programme Evaluation

From decision to result: implementation, evaluation and learning · Advisory service design and delivery · Customer service and experience principles

20

Action Learning Capstone

Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Delivery and facilitation plan · Measuring programme success

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

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

Learning Through Real Problems — applied to your own work
Action Learning Set Design — applied to your own work
Problem Structuring — applied to your own work
Inquiry-Based Learning — applied to your own work
Applied Research Design — applied to your own work
Workplace Evidence Collection — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CASR certification?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Action Learning and Applied Research Expert, culminating in the capstone “Action Learning 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 CASR?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CASR 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 CASR internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CASR certification?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research 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 CASR 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 CASR?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research 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 CASR?

The Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CASR 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 CASR?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CASR strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education 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.

Head of Learning

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.

L&D Manager

NGO Sector

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

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research Expert

Certified Action Learning and Applied Research 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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