What is the Certified Corporate Sales Specialist?

The Certified Corporate Sales Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Sales & Marketing.

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.

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Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

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Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Corporate Sales Specialist

Certified Corporate Sales 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
Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
The sales function and revenue engine
Aligning marketing and sales (smarketing)
Professional standards and ethics
Digital disruption and modern go-to-market
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Career pathways and professional development

Segmentation and Proposition

Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment
Value proposition and differentiation
Brand, reputation and communications
Preparing financial statements
Management accounts and dashboards
Forecasting and planning
Attachment and developmental theory
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Peer support and consultation
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Pricing, price architecture and discounting
Route to market and channel design
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline

Pricing and Value

Pricing, price architecture and discounting
Value proposition and differentiation
Marketing measurement and attribution
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Performance and dispute management
Record-keeping and data protection
Client feedback and satisfaction
Performance scorecards and reviews
Evidence-based improvement
Managing risk and difficult cases
Communication and conflict patterns
Lessons learned and development
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Designing and facilitating groups
Psychoeducation and workshops

Route to Market

Route to market and channel design
Segmentation, targeting and the useful segment
Pricing, price architecture and discounting
The sales process and methodology
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Designing an intervention or programme
Discovery and needs analysis
Consultative and solution selling
Presenting and demonstrating
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Negotiation and closing
Pipeline and opportunity management
Account planning and whitespace
Evidence-based practice
Managing complex accounts

Selling by Diagnosis

Consultative selling and understanding the buyer
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline
Value proposition and differentiation
Complaint handling and service recovery
Commercial ethics and responsible selling
Market research and customer insight methods
Campaign planning and the content calendar
Digital channels and performance marketing economics
Negotiation and closing commercial deals
Key account management and account planning
Tenders, proposals and the bid decision
Launching a product into a market
Managing distributors and channel partners
CRM, sales operations and data discipline
Service standards, levels and measuring service

Customer Journey and Recovery

Customer journey mapping and service design
Complaint handling and service recovery
Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Customer data and CRM
Market research and intelligence
Data privacy, consent and compliance
Make-versus-buy decisions
Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic)
Global sourcing and trade
Risk assessment and safety planning
Goal setting and contracting
Treatment planning and review
Managing complexity and comorbidity
Workplace and organisational contexts
Structural and strategic approaches

Measurement and Responsible Practice

Marketing measurement and attribution
Commercial ethics and responsible selling
Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Voice of the customer and acting on feedback
Expanding into regional and export markets
Goal setting and action planning
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Coaching and skill development
Measuring coaching outcomes
Territory and quota planning
CRM and sales technology
Sales analytics and metrics
Forecasting and pipeline health
Performance management in sales
Building high-performing sales teams

Sustainability

Corporate social responsibility and ESG
Strengths, flow and engagement
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Environmental management and pollution control
Stakeholder capitalism and ESG
The regulatory and legal environment
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Responsible and sustainable governance
ESG principles and frameworks

Learning and Research

Motivation and self-directed learning
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Knowledge management and capability building
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Meaning, purpose and values
Complaint data and learning
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
Capstone scoping: a real learning challenge
Designing a learning programme or curriculum
The evidence base for effective learning

Markets and Customers

Customer segmentation and needs analysis
Customer journey and experience design
Brand and corporate reputation
Spend analysis and segmentation
Supply market analysis
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Competitive strategy and positioning
Voice of the customer and feedback
Strategic customer relationships
Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
The automotive market: segments, brands and buyers
Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail

Selling Practice

Marketing and sales ethics
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
Commercial negotiation and value capture
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Key account management strategy
Account planning and whitespace analysis
Managing large and complex accounts
Sales analytics and forecasting tools
E-commerce and marketplace selling
Field sales and territory management
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Accountability and follow-through
Negotiation and conflict management
Conflict resolution and negotiation

Customer Experience

Customer service and experience principles
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Customer experience transformation
Journey and process redesign
Professional ethics in customer service
Complaints, redress and accountability
Customer service and CX strategy
Prioritising experience investments
Customer and journey analysis
Designing a service or experience improvement
Customer experience strategy
Team leadership in customer service
Retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Interaction and experience design
Journey management and tracking

Digital Channels

Agile and digital transformation projects
Automation in project delivery
Emerging project technologies
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Digital marketing strategy
Email and marketing automation
Marketing technology stack
CRM and marketing automation platforms
Scaling technologies and business models
Digital and market transformation
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Customer service technology stack
Social media customer care
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies

Evidence and Analytics

Leading and lagging metrics
Data collection and analytics
Predictive safety analytics
Data quality and master data management
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
Health records, data and confidentiality
Analytical techniques and bias
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Influencing and presenting insights
Data ethics and customer privacy
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Data protection and customer privacy

Commercial Finance

Interpreting financial statements
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Communicating financial results
Cost-benefit and investment appraisal
Project budgeting and financial control
Funding, cash flow and financing
Financial risk in projects
Cost estimation and budgeting
Time and cost control
Managing schedule and budget performance
Capital budgeting: NPV, IRR and payback
Cost of capital and WACC
Capital structure and financing decisions
Financial modelling and scenario analysis

Distribution and Supply

Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Omnichannel and channel management
Touchpoint and channel design
Operational efficiency and channel management
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
The retail landscape: formats, channels and the informal market
Outcome and process measures
Evidence-based practice and research literacy

Communication

The media and telecommunications landscape
The media business: audiences, advertising and subscription
Media planning and buying
Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance
Professional case study and presentation
Communicating with families and carers
Professional writing and reports
Integrated marketing communications
Dashboards and performance reporting
Professional presentation and pitching
Reporting to leadership

Leadership and Teams

Organisational change management
Building project management maturity
Project management maturity assessment
Value and benefits management
Requirements gathering and management
Project management plan development
Earned value management
Vendor selection and management
Issue and problem management
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Communication planning and management
Workforce management and scheduling
Front-office and reception management
Relationship management and retention
Leading service teams

Performance and Targets

Performance management systems and cycles
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Policy, planning and objectives
Measuring HSE performance
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Managing team performance and dynamics
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Contract performance and exit
Project KPIs and performance metrics
Social performance and outreach
Investment principles and objectives
Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
Capacity and performance management

Capability Development

Practice management systems
Competency framework development
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring
High-potential identification and talent reviews
Creating a coaching culture
Delegating for development
Managing resistance and capability building
Category management and strategy development
Supplier development and improvement
Real estate development and project appraisal
Training and capability building
Development banking and project finance
Message development and testing
Supplier development and innovation

Strategic Context

Vision, mission and strategic intent
Business model design and innovation
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress
Turning strategy into results
Digital transformation and IT strategy
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
Negotiation strategy and planning
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Content strategy across platforms
Business case and strategic alignment
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Strategic alignment of investments

Risk and Compliance

NGO governance, boards and registration
How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain
Underwriting principles and risk selection
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
In-process quality control and inspection
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services
Ground control and strata management
Psychometric and screening tools
Duty of care and risk management
Risk assessment methodology and matrices
Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment
Residual risk and ALARP
Risk registers and monitoring

Legal and Terms

Advocacy and policy engagement
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Designing an HR intervention or policy
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Contractor and visitor safety
Legal and other requirements
Contractor safety and shared workplaces
HSE legal duties and enforcement
Contract types and risk allocation
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Ethics of technology in practice
Subcontractor and supplier management
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies

Campaigns and Projects

Family intervention planning
Governance of the CX programme
Voice of the customer programmes
Loyalty programmes and rewards
Workforce planning and scheduling
Leading service projects and change
Leading banking projects and change
Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Tender planning and documentation
Continuous improvement of programmes
Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
Designing the project plan and schedule
Project initiation and chartering
Integrated project planning

Operations

Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Innovation in service delivery
Quality monitoring and coaching
Customer-centric operating models
Operational efficiency and productivity
Coaching and quality monitoring
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Designing a banking solution or process
Principles of credit and the lending process
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
Process and control documentation
Quality assurance of audit
Competitive bidding processes

Relationships and Partners

Managing difficult stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Negotiation and influencing
Relationship management and cross-selling
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholder communications
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Stakeholder engagement and risk management
The project environment and stakeholders
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan

Ethics and Conduct

Professional ethics and banking conduct
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Responsible and sustainable banking
Bribery, corruption and conduct risk
Ethics and independence
Ethics in communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Responsibility accounting and cost centres
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Responsible and ethical service

International Markets

Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Agribusiness marketing, branding and export readiness
Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
Export readiness and standards
The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains
Transfer pricing and international tax
Cross-border data and transfers
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Team leadership within HR
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting

Change and Adoption

Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Technology governance and change control
Foreign exchange and hedging
Change management and adoption
The finance function and digital transformation
Regulatory change management
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working
Emerging tools and innovation
Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site
Change talk and readiness
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Habit change and behaviour design
Change control and configuration

People and Incentives

The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Workforce and shift management in retail
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
Personas and needs analysis
Customer effort and sentiment analysis
Churn analysis and prevention
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCSS2 certification?

The Certified Corporate Sales Specialist (CCSS2) 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 CCSS2?

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 CCSS2 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 CCSS2 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 CCSS2 certification?

The Certified Corporate Sales 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 CCSS2 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 CCSS2?

The Certified Corporate Sales 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 CCSS2?

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

Can I study the CCSS2 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 CCSS2?

Graduates progress towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles. The CCSS2 strengthens your expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance and positions you for advancement across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises.

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