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Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CEPA)

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Executive Summary

Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Economic Policy Analyst (CEPA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CEPA 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 Economic Policy Analyst
Acronym
CEPA
Category
Governance & Compliance
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Governance and Compliance Officers
  • Policy and Regulatory Analysts
  • Risk and Audit Professionals
  • Company Secretaries and Board Advisors
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 governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance
Global Employability
Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks
Trade Policy Assessment
Public Expenditure Analysis
Distributional Economic Analysis
Cost-Benefit Policy Analysis
Economic Policy Communication
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Economic Policy Analyst · module 20 is the capstone
1
Economic Policy Analysis Foundations
The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Policy cycle and evidence-based policy · ABC analysis and stock policy · Gender-responsive planning and policy analysis
2
Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks
Affirmative action: law, policy and legitimate design · Policy and public engagement · Research methods for policy · Policy development and drafting
3
Fiscal Policy Analysis
Tax systems, principles and policy · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis · Compliance and regulatory projects · Regulatory compliance and market requirements
4
Monetary Policy Analysis
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations · Regulatory duty and accountability · Central banking, monetary policy and supervision · Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
5
Trade Policy Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Hazard and risk assessment · Financial crime, sanctions and trade compliance
6
Employment Policy Analysis
Regulatory reporting and disclosure · The regulatory and legal environment · Regulatory and digital transformation · Regulatory and legal duty
7
Inflation and Price Policy
Designing and testing a compliance programme · Data privacy compliance in practice · Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Contract, grant and third-party compliance
8
Public Expenditure Analysis
Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Public service management and accountability to citizens · Contract governance and compliance · Public budgeting: the cycle, ceilings and the reality of execution
9
Economic Growth Diagnostics
Time and cost control · Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control · Version control and collaborative development
10
Development Policy Analysis
Visibility and control towers · Breach management and self-reporting: what to do when a rule is broken · Major-accident hazards and control · Feed budgeting and cost control
11
Distributional Economic Analysis
Legal, financial and digital inclusion · Regulator and investor relations · Professional standards and self-regulation · Risk and control effectiveness metrics
12
Economic Forecast Interpretation
Control measures and the hierarchy of control · Ventilation and exposure control · Legal and other requirements · Operational control and documentation
13
Policy Scenario Modelling
Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Financial modelling: building something people can rely on · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Quality at source and in-process control
14
Cost-Benefit Policy Analysis
Policy analysis and appraising options · Control rooms and command centres · Command, control and situational awareness · Legal and ethical investigation
15
Economic Policy Risk
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · In-process quality control and inspection · Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services · Grade control and mine-to-mill reconciliation
16
Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations
Evidence-based financial recommendations · Reporting automation · Duty of care and risk management · Managing risk and difficult cases
17
Economic Policy Communication
Ethics and professional responsibility · Assurance, audit and health checks · Reporting to boards and executives · Change control and configuration
18
Policy Impact Assessment
Project data, reporting and analytics · Programme governance and assurance · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics
19
Economic Policy Monitoring
Monitoring, audit and assurance plan · Monitoring, observability and logging · Grading, standards and food safety compliance · Farm environmental compliance, management plans and auditing
20
Economic Policy Analysis Capstone
Capstone scoping: a real HSE challenge · Implementation planning and risk management · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Drones and aerial imaging for crop monitoring
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

  • Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks — applied to your own work
  • Fiscal Policy Analysis — applied to your own work
  • Monetary Policy Analysis — applied to your own work
  • Trade Policy Assessment — applied to your own work
  • Employment Policy Analysis — applied to your own work
  • Inflation and Price Policy — applied to your own work
Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CEPA certification?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Economic Policy Analyst, culminating in the capstone “Economic Policy Analysis 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 CEPA?

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 CEPA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CEPA internationally recognised?

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.

What is the cost of the CEPA certification?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CEPA 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 CEPA?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst 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 CEPA?

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

Can I study the CEPA 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 CEPA?

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

Head of Governance
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.

Compliance Manager
NGO Sector

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

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Government
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