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Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist

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

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist (SCRS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s SCRS 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 Sales & Customer Retention Specialist
Acronym
SCRS
Category
Sales & Marketing
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?

  • Sales and Marketing Executives
  • Brand and Product Managers
  • Business Development Professionals
  • Account and Media-Relations Managers
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 marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional 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 marketing strategy
Global Employability
Qualify for marketing strategy roles across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Marketing Strategy, Segmentation and Positioning
Brand Management and Integrated Communications
Sales Process, Pipeline and Account Management
Digital Marketing, Content and Campaigns
Customer Insight, Analytics and Growth
Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist
Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value · The marketing concept and customer orientation · The marketing mix and the 7 Ps
2
Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment
Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment · Value proposition and differentiation · Pricing, price architecture and discounting · Marketing measurement and attribution
3
Value proposition and differentiation
Value proposition and differentiation · Pricing, price architecture and discounting · Route to market and channel design · Learning objectives and outcomes
4
Pricing, price architecture and discounting
Pricing, price architecture and discounting · Route to market and channel design · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · Territory and quota planning
5
Route to market and channel design
Route to market and channel design · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · Consultative selling and understanding the buyer · Reporting quality and governance
6
sales pipeline and forecasting discipline
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · Consultative selling and understanding the buyer · Marketing measurement and attribution · Session and lesson planning
7
Consultative selling and understanding the buyer
Consultative selling and understanding the buyer · Marketing measurement and attribution · Customer journey mapping and service design · Troubleshooting and readiness
8
Operations and Delivery
Quality, accuracy and error reduction · Reporting quality and earnings management risks · Forecasting and planning (FP&A) · Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems
9
Communication and Influence
Communicating financial results · Client feedback and satisfaction · Integrated marketing communications · Media and public communication
10
Change and Innovation
Continuous fire-safety improvement · Peer support and consultation · Continuous improvement cycles · Driving measurable safety improvement
11
Data and Measurement
Procurement KPIs and savings measurement · Dashboards, reporting and the metric that misleads · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Data visualisation for finance
12
Financial Acumen
Cost and price analysis · Logistics performance and cost control · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
13
Risk and Governance
Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Baseline setting and change control · Risk identification and analysis · Risk response and contingency
14
Stakeholders and Partners
Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Customer onboarding and lifecycle · Stakeholder mapping in banking
15
Digital and Technology
Telehealth and digital care delivery · Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution · Practice management systems · Ethics of technology in practice
16
Ethics and Integrity
Ethical principles and codes of practice · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
17
Self-Leadership
Business continuity and resilience · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
18
People Administration
Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · Performance management systems and cycles · Capacity and performance management
19
Customers and Markets
Leading service teams · Building a service culture · Voice of the customer to the business · Leading service projects and change
20
Projects and Delivery
Scaling delivery capability · Building project management maturity · Measuring change and project impact · Sustainability and social impact in projects
21
Inclusion and Culture
Building a learning culture · Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets · Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion
22
Legal and Policy
Legal and other requirements · Contractor safety and shared workplaces · HSE legal duties and enforcement · Contract administration and variation
23
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-cultural communication · Succession planning and talent pipelines · Safety communication and campaigns
24
Suppliers and Partners
Public versus private procurement · Digital procurement roadmaps · Procurement maturity assessment · Driving measurable procurement value
25
Sustainability
Integrated and sustainability reporting · Sustainability and responsible marketing · Carbon markets and climate finance · Monitoring sustainability outcomes
26
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Goal setting and action planning · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Community and lifelong learning
27
Knowledge and Learning
Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Information lifecycle and records management · Training needs analysis and learning strategy · Knowledge management and capability building
28
Leadership and Management
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery · Property management and facility operations · Decision support and insight · Duty of care and risk management
29
People and Capability
Technical and compliance training · Sales and customer-service training · Language and communication training · Creativity and critical-thinking development
30
Strategy and Direction
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Corporate strategy and portfolio choices · Growth strategy: organic, M&A and partnerships · Strategic leadership at scale

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

  • Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment — applied to your own work
  • Value proposition and differentiation — applied to your own work
  • Pricing, price architecture and discounting — applied to your own work
  • Route to market and channel design — applied to your own work
  • sales pipeline and forecasting discipline — applied to your own work
  • Consultative selling and understanding the buyer — applied to your own work
Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the SCRS certification?

The Certified Sales & Customer Retention Specialist (SCRS) is a Advanced-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the SCRS?

This certification is ideal for Sales and Marketing Executives, Brand and Product Managers, Business Development Professionals and Account and Media-Relations Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the SCRS 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 SCRS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the SCRS certification?

The Certified Sales & Customer Retention 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 SCRS 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 SCRS?

The Certified Sales & Customer Retention 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 SCRS?

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

Can I study the SCRS 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 SCRS?

Graduates progress towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles. The SCRS strengthens your expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance and positions you for advancement across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage 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.

Marketing 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.

Brand Manager
NGO Sector

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

Head of Sales
Government
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