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Certified Personal Productivity Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Personal Productivity Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Personal Productivity Specialist (CPPS) 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 11 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPPS 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 Personal Productivity Specialist
Acronym
CPPS
Category
Human Resources
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 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 Professional Context of Certified Personal Productivity Specialist
Certified Personal Productivity Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Principles of teaching, training and learning · Adult learning theory (andragogy) · The learning and development profession
2
Time, Focus and Personal Productivity
Time management and personal productivity · Prioritisation and focus · Preparing financial statements · Running meetings that produce decisions
3
Prioritisation and focus
Prioritisation and focus · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Interpreting financial statements · Presentation and public-speaking skills
4
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Growth mindset and continuous learning · Managing up, down and across
5
Mindfulness and executive energy
Cost and profitability analysis · Growth mindset and continuous learning · Managing pressure and difficult conversations · Building support networks and mentors
6
Growth mindset and continuous learning
Growth mindset and continuous learning · Managing pressure and difficult conversations · Decision support and insight · Energy and pacing online
7
Managing pressure and difficult conversations
Managing pressure and difficult conversations · Reporting automation · Building support networks and mentors · Professional roles, boundaries and settings
8
Legal and Policy
Regulatory capital for credit · Recovery and legal remedies · Islamic finance principles and contracts · Contract law and formation
9
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural communication · Global sourcing and international trade · International and cross-border tax · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
10
Suppliers and Partners
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Contractor and visitor safety · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · Public versus private procurement
11
Sustainability
The project environment and stakeholders · Carbon markets and climate finance · Designing and facilitating groups · Psychoeducation and workshops
12
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Customer and community engagement · Community natural-resource governance
13
Knowledge and Learning
Innovation in learning technology · Learning data privacy and ethics · Tender planning and documentation · Cognitive load and learning science
14
Leadership and Management
Stakeholder management and relationships · Portfolio and resource management systems · Document and configuration management · Programme management principles
15
People and Capability
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · High-potential identification and talent reviews · Worker engagement and empowerment · Professional standards and continuing development
16
Strategy and Direction
Supervision, ethics and the coach’s own development · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Financial inclusion strategy · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces
17
Operations and Delivery
Fundraising diversification and local resource mobilisation · Mineral processing and beneficiation · Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects · Goal setting and contracting
18
Communication and Influence
Voice of the customer and feedback · Negotiation tactics and behaviours · Managing complexity and comorbidity · The media and telecommunications landscape
19
Change and Innovation
Driving measurable safety improvement · Continuous environmental improvement · Management review and improvement · Certification and continual improvement
20
Data and Measurement
Analytical techniques and bias · Data visualisation for finance · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Evidence-based improvement
21
Financial Acumen
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis · Roadmapping and investment · Values, purpose and authentic leadership · Values-based decision-making
22
Risk and Governance
Quality assurance of audit · Assurance engagements and standards · Emerging assurance areas (ESG) · Credit risk measurement
23
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder and impact analysis · The business partner and centre-of-excellence model · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Onboarding and induction programme design
24
Digital and Technology
Measuring coaching outcomes · Strengths, flow and engagement · Digital permits and inspections · Automation and safety technology
25
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics, transparency and reputation · Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct · Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Ethical principles and codes of practice
26
Self-Leadership
Setting professional goals and a personal development plan · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Communication and interpersonal skills
27
People Administration
Performance management in service · CRM, sales operations and data discipline · Performance management systems and cycles · Capacity and performance management
28
Customers and Markets
Building strategic customer relationships · Customer success and retention · Customer lifetime value and profitability · Customer data platforms and segmentation
29
Projects and Delivery
Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery · Innovation in service delivery
30
Inclusion and Culture
Practice management systems · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture

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

  • Time, Focus and Personal Productivity — applied to your own work
  • Prioritisation and focus — applied to your own work
  • Resilience, wellbeing and stress management — applied to your own work
  • Mindfulness and executive energy — applied to your own work
  • Growth mindset and continuous learning — applied to your own work
  • Managing pressure and difficult conversations — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPPS 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 CPPS?

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 CPPS 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 CPPS 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 CPPS certification?

The Certified Personal Productivity Specialist 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 CPPS 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 CPPS?

The Certified Personal Productivity Specialist 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 CPPS?

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

Can I study the CPPS 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 CPPS?

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

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
“

I earned my CPPS 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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