What is the Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Strategy & Business Development.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker in New Zealand

Executive Summary

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker (CASD) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CASD 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 Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Acronym

CASD

Who Should Enrol?

Managers and Team Leaders
Heads of Department and Directors
Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

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 executive, director and C-suite leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex strategic leadership functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement strategic leadership systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to strategic leadership

Global Employability

Qualify for strategic leadership roles across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Strategic Thinking, Vision and Direction Setting

✦Leading Teams, People and High Performance

✦Decision-Making, Problem-Solving and Execution

✦Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership

✦Organisational Strategy, Transformation and Growth

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

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

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker: industry context, trends and professional standards
Theories and models of leadership and management
The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset
Leadership versus management and when each is needed
Situational and adaptive leadership
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
The organisational context and operating environment
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Building credibility and executive presence
Ethics and responsible leadership
Personal leadership development planning

Designing your first 90 days after

Designing your first 90 days after certification
Your one-year professional development trajectory
The two-year horizon: expertise, leadership and professional standing
ETL, data pipelines and engineering
Business intelligence and reporting
Data analytics and visualisation
Big data technologies and platforms
Data privacy and protection
Network design, LAN/WAN and topologies
TCP/IP, DNS and routing
Wireless, mobile and edge networking
Cloud platforms and services
Containerisation and Kubernetes
Serverless and microservices
Platform engineering and reliability (SRE)

Recertification, CPD and staying current

Recertification, CPD and staying current
Building your professional portfolio and evidence of practice
Mentorship, networks and the community of practice
Decision rights and accountability
Anti-corruption and honest reporting
Stakeholder satisfaction
Prioritisation and portfolio value
Forecasting and variance analysis
Requirements engineering and user stories
Version control and collaborative development
Testing, QA and test automation
DevOps, CI/CD and release management
Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery
Web and mobile application development
Software design patterns and quality

Requirements engineering and user stories

Requirements engineering and user stories
Version control and collaborative development
Testing, QA and test automation
SQL and relational databases
NoSQL and modern data stores
Data warehousing and data lakes
Monitoring, observability and logging
Network security and zero trust
Cost, performance and capacity management
Curriculum and programme design
Account opening, KYC and customer due diligence
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, gearing
Pricing strategy and models
Ethics and professional responsibility

DevOps, CI/CD and release management

DevOps, CI/CD and release management
Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery
Web and mobile application development
Data modelling and database design
Maintenance, refactoring and technical debt

Software design patterns and quality

Software design patterns and quality
Maintenance, refactoring and technical debt
Data modelling and database design

SQL and relational databases

SQL and relational databases
NoSQL and modern data stores
Data warehousing and data lakes

Communication and Influence

Communicating financial results
Designing and facilitating groups
Professional case study and presentation
Communicating with families and carers
Professional writing and reports
Psychoeducation and public communication
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Presenting recommendations to senior decision-makers
Professional documentation and presentation
Communication planning and management
Negotiation and conflict management
Language and communication training
Setting and communicating strategic direction
Investor relations and market communication
Presenting financial information clearly

Quality and Improvement

Data quality, analysis and reporting
Sustainability certification and standards
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Journey and process redesign
Governance of service standards
Quality monitoring and coaching
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement
Designing a service or experience improvement
Data quality and master data management
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
In-process quality control and inspection

People and Capability

Leading service teams
Training and capability building
Team leadership in customer service
Team leadership in banking operations
Training needs analysis
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Career and talent development
Sales and customer-service training
Apprenticeships and work-based learning
Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning
Community and lifelong learning

Technology and Systems

Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Analytical techniques and bias
Digital permits and inspections
Automation and safety technology
Preparing financial statements
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Security governance and management systems
Bancassurance and digital insurance models
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Emerging service technologies
Digital, mobile and internet banking
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Digital disruption and the future of banking

Environment and Sustainability

ESG principles and frameworks
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Governance of ESG and reporting
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental legal compliance
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Carbon markets and climate finance
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan

Ethics and Accountability

Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Accountability and follow-through
Ethics of technology in practice
Ethics and independence in advisory relationships
Reporting quality and governance
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Setting goals, roles and accountability
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)

Policy and Institutions

Presentation and public speaking
Public, private and non-profit governance
Policy and public engagement
Policy, planning and objectives
Public versus private procurement
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Media and public communication
Management accounts and dashboards
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Advocacy and policy engagement
Forecasting and planning
Policy development and drafting
Public consultation and engagement
Policy that changes behaviour

Service and Beneficiaries

Growing value through service
Performance management in service
Building a service culture
Voice of the customer to the business
Leading service projects and change
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Customer and community engagement
Data ethics and customer privacy
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Customer and employee satisfaction
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Advisory service design and delivery
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction

Safety and Wellbeing

Toolbox talks and safety communication
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Event risk, safety and contingency planning
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Decision support and insight
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Health records, data and confidentiality
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Attachment and developmental theory
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Risk assessment and safety planning
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Brand safety and responsible marketing

Procurement and Supply

Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Vendor selection and management
Supply market analysis
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Contractor and visitor safety
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Contract performance and exit
Contract governance and compliance
Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules

Change and Innovation

Emerging tools and innovation
Change control and configuration
Organisational change management
Change and adoption in projects
Innovation and continuous delivery
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Innovation and new product launch
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Change management and adoption
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory change management
Future of work and workforce transformation

Strategic Context

Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Market and customer analysis
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Marketing strategy and the mix
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Integrated marketing communications
Pricing strategy
Digital marketing strategy
Content marketing and editorial
SEO and search marketing
Competitive and market intelligence
Translating insight into strategy
E-commerce and marketplace selling
Team leadership in sales and marketing

Inclusion and Equity

Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Financial inclusion strategy
Nomination, succession and diversity
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Team diversity and inclusion
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
Handling vulnerable customers
Vulnerability management
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets

Crisis and Resilience

Business continuity and recovery
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Operational risk and resilience
Business continuity and crisis management
Crisis communications
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Risk treatment and countermeasures
Intelligence-led risk assessment
Risk registers and reporting
Continuous risk monitoring
Strategic customer relationships

Research and Method

Customer journey and experience design
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis
Spend analysis and segmentation
Root-cause analysis and problem solving
Security by design
Malware and attack analysis
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces
Instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM)
Onboarding and induction design
Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Stress testing and scenario analysis
Customer segmentation and needs analysis
Standard costing and variance analysis

Knowledge and Records

Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional report writing and presentation
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Record-keeping and data protection
Stakeholder engagement and risk management
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Continuous feedback and performance conversations

International and Donor Context

Proposal development and donor reporting
Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
Thought leadership
Category management and strategy
Supplier development and innovation
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Cryptography and secure communications
Cyber risk management
Performance management systems and cycles
Corporate governance principles and purpose
Voice, communication and delivery

Leadership and Governance

Leadership and management development
Inclusive leadership and allyship
Managing HR projects and change
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Safety culture and leadership
Management and board reporting
Influencing and safety leadership
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Managing resistance and engagement
Management review and improvement
Managing conflict constructively
Managing team performance and dynamics
Quality management and standards
Managing resistance and capability building
Competitive bidding and tender management

Risk, Compliance and Assurance

Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Regulatory duty and accountability
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Liquidity risk and asset-liability management
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory reporting and audits
Compliance monitoring and enforcement
Peer support and consultation
Contract types and risk allocation
Likelihood, impact and risk rating

Resources and Value

Interpreting financial statements
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Data visualisation for finance
Meaning, purpose and values
Pricing, value articulation and professional fees
Earned value and forecasting
Cost-benefit and investment appraisal
Project budgeting and financial control
Funding, cash flow and financing
Value and benefits management
Flexible budgets and rolling forecasts
Responsibility accounting and cost centres
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR and payback

Evidence and Reporting

Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Complaint data and learning
Service analytics and dashboards
Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Coaching and quality monitoring
Transaction monitoring and suspicious reporting
Data, analytics and customer insight
Control monitoring and reporting
Data analytics in audit
Baseline surveys and data collection tools
Duty of care and risk management
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Evidence, judgement and scepticism

Stakeholders and Engagement

The project environment and stakeholders
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Motivation and engagement
Partnering and co-creation with customers
Negotiation with clients and partners
Client feedback and satisfaction
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Employee experience and engagement
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Managing difficult stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping in banking

Planning and Delivery

Building high-performing project teams
Marketing planning and budgeting
Campaign planning and execution
Account planning and whitespace analysis
Leading campaigns and sales projects
Setting professional goals and a personal development plan
Nutrient management planning and the 4R framework
Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
Team leadership in field and project settings
Evidence-based improvement
Implementation planning and risk management
Financial risk in projects
Realising and measuring project value
Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
Designing the project plan and schedule

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker principles aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks
Apply evidence-based methods to improve strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation
Master strategic thinking, vision and direction setting and leading teams, people and high performance
Apply decision-making, problem-solving and execution and emotional intelligence and authentic leadership in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in strategic leadership

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CASD certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CASD?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CASD 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 CASD internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CASD certification?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CASD 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 CASD?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker 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 CASD?

The Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CASD 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 CASD?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CASD strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises.

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Certified Agile Strategy and Design Thinker

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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