How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional in Niger

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional

Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional: industry context, trends and professional standards
Corporate governance principles and purpose
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
The regulatory and legal environment
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Codes, standards and best practice (OECD)
Professional roles and ethics
Governance and organisational value
Public, private and non-profit governance
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Career pathways and professional development

The Board and Its Information

Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
The three lines model and who owns risk
Policy that changes behaviour
Integrity due diligence
Building an ethical culture
Consumer rights and protection law
Fair treatment and market conduct
Competition and antitrust
Complaints and redress mechanisms
Data protection and privacy
Vulnerable consumers and inclusion
Advertising and disclosure standards
Dispute resolution and ombudsman
Balancing business and consumer interests
GRC platforms and technology

Who Owns Risk

The three lines model and who owns risk
Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
Regulatory and digital transformation
Managing resistance and capability
Public-sector and institutional reform
Sustaining reform and benefits
Measuring governance improvement
Professional ethics and integrity
Independence and objectivity
Confidentiality and information handling
Accountability and transparency
Conflicts of interest
Regulatory and legal duty
Fair treatment of stakeholders

Conflicts and Related Parties

Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Investigating misconduct
Crisis and reputation communication
Leading governance projects and change
Team leadership in governance
Governance transformation and reform
Building governance maturity
Institutional strengthening
Culture, ethics and behaviour change
Professional standards and self-regulation
Governance and compliance KPIs
Risk and control effectiveness metrics
Benchmarking against standards
Maturity and capability assessment

Policy That Changes Behaviour

Policy that changes behaviour
Controls that work versus controls that exist
Whistleblowing and speak-up channels
Influencing and advising leaders
Managing sensitive disclosures
Continuous improvement of controls
Assurance and audit outcomes
Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics
Driving measurable governance improvement
Data governance frameworks and roles
Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR)
Information lifecycle and records management
Data quality and stewardship
Consent, rights and data subject requests
Digital ethics and responsible AI

Governance Across Entity Types

Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
Analysis and diagnostic assessment
Designing a governance, compliance or policy solution
Risk, legal and feasibility analysis
Implementation and assurance plan
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Stakeholder engagement plan
Directors' duties and responsibilities
Company secretarial practice
Governance in different ownership models
Regulatory mapping and obligations
Enterprise risk management (ERM)
Internal controls and assurance

Assurance the Board Can Rely On

Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
Controls that work versus controls that exist
The three lines model and who owns risk
Regulatory technology (RegTech)
Reporting and disclosure tools
Audit and control automation
Compliance monitoring systems
Data governance and quality
Cybersecurity and information governance
Emerging governance technologies
AI, ethics and algorithmic accountability
Risk-based internal audit
Assurance mapping and three lines model
Audit planning and execution
Control testing and evidence

Market Conduct

Customer data platforms and segmentation
Customer experience and journey mapping
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Customer experience transformation
Professional ethics in customer service
Customer service and CX strategy
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Market research and customer insight methods
Voice of the customer and acting on feedback
Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction
Jobs to be done and customer insight

Safety and Environment

Contractor and visitor safety
Predictive safety analytics
Automation and safety technology
Integration with quality and environment
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Innovation culture, incentives and psychological safety
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Event risk, safety and contingency planning
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Analytical techniques and bias
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Risk assessment and safety planning
The project environment and stakeholders

Records and Documentation

Customer success and retention
Relationship management and retention
Retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Professional and technical documentation
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Health records, data and confidentiality
Professional documentation and presentation
Record-keeping and data protection
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management

Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Ethical decision-making
Ethical supply chains
Business ethics and ethical frameworks
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Ethics of technology in practice
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
Preparing financial statements
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking

Public and Donor Context

Public consultation and engagement
Policy and public engagement
Presentation and public speaking
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Public versus private procurement
Real estate marketing channels and property portals
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Real estate development and project appraisal
Proposal development and donor reporting
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Media and public communication
Interpreting financial statements
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis

Standards and Certification

Sustainability certification and standards
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Quality monitoring and coaching
Coaching and quality monitoring
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Quality assurance of audit
Quality assurance and standards
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Reporting quality and governance
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Quality and delivery metrics

Governance Practice

Compliance reporting and disclosure
Building a compliance culture
Policy cycle and evidence-based policy
Research methods for policy
Regulatory impact assessment
Policy development and drafting
Data analytics for assurance
Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Board and executive reporting
Regulator and investor relations
Managing regulator relationships
Cybersecurity governance
Data breach and incident governance
Building trust through data governance

Legal and Regulatory

Managing refunds, disputes and goodwill
Handling difficult customers and disputes
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Legal and other requirements
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract performance and exit
Management accounts and dashboards
Subcontractor and supplier management
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Goal setting and contracting

Financial Oversight

Codes of conduct and values
Value-based and dynamic pricing
Commercial negotiation and value capture
Budget, ROI and feasibility analysis
Value proposition and messaging
ROI, CAC and lifetime value
Key account management strategy
Account planning and whitespace analysis
Managing large and complex accounts
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Carbon markets and climate finance
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Committees: audit, risk, remuneration
Options appraisal and cost-benefit

Risk and Resilience

Underwriting principles and risk selection
Duty of care and risk management
Managing risk and difficult cases
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Financial risk in projects
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Risk response and contingency
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Implementation planning and risk management
Enterprise risk management in banks
Budget vs actual and variance
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Business continuity and crisis management
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis

Data and Reporting

Findings, reporting and remediation
Cross-border data and transfers
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
Board reporting and information flows
Governance of ESG and reporting
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Management and board reporting
Cost and profitability analysis
Leading and lagging metrics
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Web, campaign and funnel analytics
Dashboards and performance reporting
Sales analytics and forecasting tools
Reporting to leadership

Stakeholders and Oversight

Stakeholder and investor engagement
Stakeholder and impact analysis
Customer and community engagement
Regulatory duty and accountability
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory reporting and audits
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Stakeholder mapping and business partnering
Stakeholder communications
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholder mapping and partnering
Compliance and regulatory projects
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Reporting and dashboards

Leadership and Decisions

Data quality and master data management
Security governance and management systems
Key account management
Journey management and tracking
Property management and facility operations
Programme cycle management in NGOs
Grant compliance and restricted funding management
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
Reinsurance and capacity management
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Tenders, proposals and the bid decision
Change management and adoption
Performance management systems and cycles
Theories and models of leadership and management

People and Conduct

Roles, standards and professional conduct
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Training and capability building
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Customer and employee satisfaction
Training needs analysis
Career and talent development
Capability and skills frameworks
Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR
Employee engagement models and drivers
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Succession planning and talent pipelines

Operations and Quality

Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects
Evidence-based improvement
Outcome and process measures
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
Continuous improvement and retrospectives
Driving measurable delivery improvement
Professional standards and ethics
Continuous improvement and optimisation
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Benchmarking against standards and best practice
Continuous improvement and lessons learned
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Continuous improvement of programmes
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Standard costing and variance analysis

Programmes and Change

Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Campaign planning and the content calendar
Key account management and account planning
Endings, relapse and maintaining change
Leading learning projects and change
Forecasting and planning
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Regulatory change management
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Realising and measuring project value
Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
Designing the project plan and schedule
Project initiation and chartering

Technology and Data Risk

CRM and marketing automation platforms
Scaling technologies and business models
Data visualisation for finance
Digital and market transformation
Farm management information systems and data platforms
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Digital and self-service transformation
Closed-loop feedback systems
Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data
Data privacy and consent
Email and marketing automation
Marketing technology stack
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration

Third Parties and Procurement

Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Public procurement frameworks and principles
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Fair trade and responsible supply
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Decision support and insight
Communicating financial results
Supply market analysis
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Vendor selection and management
Negotiation with vendors

Sustainability and ESG

Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan
Social media customer care
Responsible and sustainable banking
Social performance and outreach
Sustainable and green banking
Emerging assurance areas (ESG)
Corporate social responsibility communications
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Responsible and sustainable governance
ESG principles and frameworks
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Sustainability and responsible sourcing

Communication and Disclosure

Brand, reputation and communications
Professional report and presentation
Metrics and reporting
Presenting learning proposals and impact
Voice, communication and delivery
Applying reporting standards and accounting judgement
The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data
Safety communication and campaigns
Attachment and developmental theory
Communicating vision and telling stories
Professional presentation and pitching
Communication and interpersonal skills
Influencing and presenting insights
Professional and persuasive communication

Strategic Context

Brand strategy, identity and equity
Pricing strategy
Digital marketing strategy
Data-driven growth
Building strategic customer relationships
Competitive and market intelligence
Translating insight into strategy
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Agribusiness models and strategy
Scaling and growth strategies
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Marketing strategy and the mix
Customer experience strategy
Category management and strategy

Workforce Governance

CRM, sales operations and data discipline
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline
Problem definition and analysis
Governance frameworks and codes
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Leadership and management development
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Safety culture and leadership

Professional Leadership Practice

Practice management systems
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Organisational change management
Building project management maturity
Project management maturity assessment
Value and benefits management
Requirements gathering and management
Earned value management
Issue and problem management
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Negotiation and conflict management
Budgeting and resource management
Conflicts of interest management
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Influencing and safety leadership

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CESGP certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CESGP?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CESGP 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 CESGP internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CESGP certification?

The Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional 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 CESGP 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 CESGP?

The Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional 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 CESGP?

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

Can I study the CESGP 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 CESGP?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CESGP strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations.

Certified Environmental Social Governance Professional