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Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CDIS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist (CDIS2) 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 10 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDIS2 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 Disability Inclusion Specialist
Acronym
CDIS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
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 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 Strategic Context of Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist
Certified Disability Inclusion Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
2
Inclusive Attraction and Selection
Workforce planning and the capability gap · Job design and role architecture · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Selection validity and structured hiring
3
Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness
Flexible and hybrid working design · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Analytical techniques and bias
4
Representation and Inclusion Apart
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · People analytics and HR measurement · Talent review and succession in practice · Health and safety legal duties
5
Where the Pipeline Narrows
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Career architecture and internal mobility · Performance management that changes behaviour · Headcount budgeting and establishment control
6
Auditing People Decisions
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Reward architecture and pay equity · Talent review and succession in practice · Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
7
Fair Pay and Equal Work
Reward architecture and pay equity · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Diversity and pay-equity analytics
8
Evidence and Analytics
Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · Evidence-based HR decision-making · Data quality, integration and master data · People analytics tooling and dashboards
9
Change and Organisation
Organisational design principles and structures · Future of work and workforce transformation · Communication strategy in change programmes · Commercial awareness and organisational context
10
Leadership Practice
Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Absence, attendance and capability management · Employee and manager self-service
11
Communication and Influence
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Internal communications · Corporate social responsibility communications · Presentation and public speaking
12
Stakeholders and Partnering
The HR operating model and business partnering · Change, restructuring and consultation · Consulting skills and contracting with the business · Managing difficult stakeholders
13
Learning and Training
Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Blended and hybrid learning design · Motivation and self-directed learning · Training needs analysis and learning strategy
14
Financial Awareness
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Vehicle financing, insurance and total cost of ownership conversations
15
Operations and Service
Onboarding and time to productivity · Span of control, delayering and operating models · AI and automation in HR processes · The procurement cycle and operating models
16
Risk and Governance
Regulatory compliance and audit · Corporate governance and HR’s role · Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control
17
Technology and Systems
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Scaling technologies and business models · Attachment and developmental theory · Digital and market transformation
18
Projects and Delivery
Scenario planning and foresight · Personal leadership development planning · Negotiation strategy and planning · Programme governance
19
Ethics and Professional Standards
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR · Marketing and sales ethics · Duty of care and risk management · Record-keeping and data protection
20
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Client feedback and satisfaction · Managing risk and difficult cases · Health records, data and confidentiality
21
Teams and Collaboration
Managing team performance and dynamics · Cross-functional and matrix teams · Leading remote and hybrid teams · Team diversity and inclusion
22
Strategic Context
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer experience strategy · Voice of the customer to the business
23
Diversity and Inclusion
Nomination, succession and diversity · Brand strategy, identity and equity · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Digital accessibility and inclusion
24
International Practice
Cross-cultural communication · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Designing an intervention or programme · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
25
Standards and Improvement
Evidence-based improvement · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Innovation and continuous delivery · Quality and delivery metrics
26
Workforce Practice
Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Communicating risk to the workforce · Developing talent and succession · Workforce and shift management in retail
27
People Development
Competency framework development · Knowledge management and capability building · Professional standards and continuing development · Creating a coaching culture
28
Performance and Measures
Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Psychometric and screening tools · Project KPIs and performance metrics · Managing schedule and budget performance
29
Culture and Wellbeing
Collective relations and union engagement · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Stakeholder engagement strategy · Motivation and engagement
30
Legal and Compliance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Designing an HR intervention or policy · Governance, risk and compliance · Regulatory awareness (GDPR and beyond)

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

  • Inclusive Attraction and Selection — applied to your own work
  • Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness — applied to your own work
  • Representation and Inclusion Apart — applied to your own work
  • Where the Pipeline Narrows — applied to your own work
  • Auditing People Decisions — applied to your own work
  • Fair Pay and Equal Work — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDIS2 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 CDIS2?

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 CDIS2 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 CDIS2 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 CDIS2 certification?

The Certified Disability Inclusion 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 CDIS2 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 CDIS2?

The Certified Disability Inclusion 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 CDIS2?

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

Can I study the CDIS2 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 CDIS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CDIS2 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
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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
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I earned my CDIS2 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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