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Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker (CASD) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CASD 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 Agile Strategy and Design Thinker
Acronym
CASD
Category
Leadership & Management
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?

  • Managers and Team Leaders
  • Heads of Department and Directors
  • Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
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 executive, director and C-suite leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex strategic leadership functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement strategic leadership systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to strategic leadership
Global Employability
Qualify for strategic leadership roles across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Agile Strategic Thinking
✦Empathy-Based Insight Generation
✦Rapid Concept Development
✦Customer Journey Design
✦Strategic Assumption Testing
✦Agile Strategy Validation
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker · module 20 is the capstone
1
Agile Strategic Thinking
Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality · Theories and models of leadership and management · The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset
2
Design Thinking Foundations
Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Digital product management and discovery · Architecture patterns, distributed systems and technical debt
3
Strategic Problem Discovery
Insurance mechanics: risk pooling, underwriting and claims · Communication planning and management · Reporting and dashboards
4
Human-Centred Opportunity Mapping
Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Negotiation and conflict management · Facilitation and workshops
5
Empathy-Based Insight Generation
Market research and customer insight · Escalation and decision-making · Building project relationships
6
Problem Reframing Techniques
Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask · Analytical techniques and bias · Preparing financial statements
7
Ideation Architecture
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Backlogs, user stories and prioritisation · Interpreting financial statements
8
Rapid Concept Development
Coaching, mentoring and developing people at work · Risk and control effectiveness metrics · Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics
9
Prototype Strategy
Leading finance projects and change · Team leadership within finance · Finance transformation and target operating models
10
Experiment-Driven Innovation
Taxation: obligations, computation and dispute · Building a culture of compliance · Technology governance and change control
11
Customer Journey Design
Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Innovation and fintech partnerships · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
12
Value Proposition Experimentation
Product, pricing and value propositions · Virtual and hybrid facilitation · Blended and hybrid learning design
13
Agile Business Model Design
Business model design: value, revenue and cost architecture · Responsible and sustainable governance · Fair treatment and market conduct
14
Strategic Assumption Testing
Model explainability and defensible analysis · Business continuity and operational resilience · Operational resilience and crisis governance
15
Design Sprint Management
Theory of change: the causal argument behind a programme · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards
16
Innovation Portfolio Thinking
Loan portfolio management, arrears and recovery · Customer success and retention · Customer lifetime value and profitability
17
Agile Strategy Validation
Quantitative risk measures: duration, correlation and model validation · Project budgeting and financial control · Realising and measuring project value
18
Strategic Learning Loops
Learning systems: turning evidence into adaptation · Team diversity and inclusion · Creating a coaching culture
19
Design-Led Transformation
Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · The regulatory and legal environment · Regulatory change management
20
Agile Strategy and Design Capstone
Service design, blueprinting and the back stage · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
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

  • Design Thinking Foundations — applied to your own work
  • Strategic Problem Discovery — applied to your own work
  • Human-Centred Opportunity Mapping — applied to your own work
  • Empathy-Based Insight Generation — applied to your own work
  • Problem Reframing Techniques — applied to your own work
  • Ideation Architecture — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CASD certification?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Agile Strategy and Design Thinker, culminating in the capstone “Agile Strategy and Design 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 CASD?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CASD 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 CASD internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CASD certification?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker 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 CASD 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 CASD?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker 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 CASD?

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

Can I study the CASD 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 CASD?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CASD strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises.

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.

Managing 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.

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

Head of Strategy
Government
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