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Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) 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 CPSD 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 Professional in Supplier Diversity
Acronym
CPSD
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 Professional in Supplier Diversity
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity: 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
Inclusive Attraction and Selection
Employer brand and candidate experience · Selection validity and structured hiring · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Conflicts of interest and integrity
3
Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness
Flexible and hybrid working design · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Stakeholder engagement and risk management
4
Representation and Inclusion Apart
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · People analytics and HR measurement · Talent review and succession in practice · Team leadership within HR
5
Where the Pipeline Narrows
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Career architecture and internal mobility · Performance management that changes behaviour · Communication strategy in change programmes
6
Auditing People Decisions
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Reward architecture and pay equity · Talent review and succession in practice · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture
7
Fair Pay and Equal Work
Reward architecture and pay equity · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Organisational design principles and structures
8
Learning and Training
Facilitation and difficult conversations · Learning technologies and the LMS · Learning transfer and capability building · Curriculum and programme design
9
Financial Awareness
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Finance transformation and target operating models · Digital finance and automation roadmaps · Change management in finance
10
Operations and Service
Process automation and workflow · AI and automation in HR processes · Employee and manager self-service · Data quality, integration and master data
11
Risk and Governance
Vendor management and system governance · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Implementation planning and risk management
12
Technology and Systems
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · CRM and marketing automation platforms · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
13
Projects and Delivery
Managing HR projects and change · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Continuous improvement of programmes · Individual development planning
14
Ethics and Professional Standards
Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR · Confidentiality and conflicts of interest · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
15
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Working with organisations on wellbeing
16
Teams and Collaboration
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring · Designing and facilitating groups · Aligning teams around strategy · Team formation and effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni)
17
Strategic Context
The HR business partner role and mandate · Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Consulting skills and contracting with the business · Insurance products and lines of business
18
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and pay-equity analytics · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · The business case for diversity and inclusion · Brand strategy, identity and equity
19
International Practice
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.) · Global sourcing and trade
20
Standards and Improvement
Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability · Benchmarking against standards and best practice · Continuous improvement and lessons learned
21
Workforce Practice
Linking performance to reward and consequence · Future of work and workforce transformation · Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Succession planning and talent pipelines
22
People Development
Career development and internal mobility · Absence, attendance and capability management · Coaching challenging situations · Measuring coaching impact
23
Performance and Measures
Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance · Evidence-based practice · Leading and lagging metrics · Policy, planning and objectives
24
Culture and Wellbeing
Organisational culture assessment and change · Embedding values and behaviours · Culture change and behaviour embedding · Values, purpose and authentic leadership
25
Legal and Compliance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Goal setting and contracting · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape · Regulatory compliance and professional duty
26
Evidence and Analytics
Cybersecurity and data protection in HR · Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · Evidence-based HR decision-making · Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
27
Change and Organisation
Diagnosing organisational readiness for change · Commercial awareness and organisational context · Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin) · Sales and marketing transformation
28
Leadership Practice
Portfolio management and prioritisation · Workplace and organisational contexts · Decision-making and problem solving · Revenue management and yield
29
Communication and Influence
Media and public communication · Change talk and readiness · Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers · Communicating technical information to diverse audiences
30
Stakeholders and Partnering
Change, restructuring and consultation · Partnering and co-creation with customers · Negotiation with clients and partners · Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms

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

  • Inclusive Attraction and Selection — applied to your own work
  • Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness — applied to your own work
  • Representation and Inclusion Apart — applied to your own work
  • Where the Pipeline Narrows — applied to your own work
  • Auditing People Decisions — applied to your own work
  • Fair Pay and Equal Work — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPSD 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 CPSD?

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 CPSD 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 CPSD 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 CPSD certification?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity 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 CPSD 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 CPSD?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity 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 CPSD?

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

Can I study the CPSD 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 CPSD?

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