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Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CIDS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Inclusion & Diversity Specialist (CIDS2) 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 12 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CIDS2 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 Inclusion & Diversity Specialist
Acronym
CIDS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
12 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 Inclusion & Diversity Specialist
Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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
Inclusion, Equity and Fair Decisions
Selection validity and structured hiring · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics
Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · Evidence-based HR decision-making · Data protection and employee privacy · Commercial awareness and organisational context
4
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Stakeholder mapping and influencing · Coaching leaders and managers · People analytics maturity and operating model
5
HR business partner role and mandate
The HR business partner role and mandate · Facilitation and difficult conversations · Sustaining and measuring change · Business case, cost and impact analysis
6
Embedding values and behaviours
Embedding values and behaviours · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Managing HR projects and change · Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding
7
Recruitment, discrimination and equal opportunity law
Forecasting and planning · KPIs and performance reporting · HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Data visualisation for finance
8
Legal and Policy
Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Designing an HR intervention or policy · Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Attachment and developmental theory
9
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Transfer pricing and international tax · Peer support and consultation · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
10
Suppliers and Partners
Vendor selection and management · Third-party and supply-chain risk · Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
11
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Duty of care and risk management · The regulatory and legal environment · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
12
Public and Community Context
Presentation and public speaking · Public, private and non-profit governance · Policy and public engagement · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
13
Knowledge and Learning
Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Learning transfer and capability building · Motivation and self-directed learning · Training needs analysis and learning strategy
14
Leadership and Management
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Team leadership within HR · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Absence, capability and ill-health management
15
People and Capability
Collective relations and union engagement · Workforce planning and the capability gap · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Talent review and succession in practice
16
Strategy and Direction
Communication strategy in change programmes · Lessons learned and development · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Customer service and CX strategy
17
Operations and Delivery
The HR operating model and business partnering · Process improvement and HR operating efficiency · Span of control, delayering and operating models · Onboarding and time to productivity
18
Communication and Influence
Professional case study and presentation · Communicating with families and carers · Communication planning and management · Managing expectations and influence
19
Change and Innovation
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Future of work and workforce transformation · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Process improvement and lean thinking
20
Data and Measurement
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · People analytics tooling and dashboards · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · People analytics and HR measurement
21
Financial Acumen
Investment principles and objectives · Alternative investments · Ration formulation and least-cost feeding · Financial inclusion strategy
22
Risk and Governance
Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Communicating risk to the workforce · Psychoeducation and workshops · Compliance monitoring and enforcement
23
Stakeholders and Partners
Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Managing difficult stakeholders · Customer onboarding and lifecycle · Stakeholder mapping in banking
24
Digital and Technology
HR technology selection and implementation · Flexible and hybrid working design · Technology selection and integration · Emerging service technologies
25
Ethics and Integrity
Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Brand safety and responsible marketing · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners
26
Self-Leadership
Data-driven and personalised banking · Operational risk and resilience · Treatment planning and review · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
27
People Administration
CRM, sales operations and data discipline · Financial modelling and forecasting discipline · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
28
Customers and Markets
Marketing technology stack · Funnel and lifecycle marketing · Customer success and retention · CRM and marketing automation platforms
29
Projects and Delivery
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Project roles and the project manager · Project governance and assurance · Project governance frameworks
30
Inclusion and Culture
Building a culture of compliance · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Identity and access management · Awareness and security culture

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

  • Inclusion, Equity and Fair Decisions — applied to your own work
  • Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics — applied to your own work
  • Belonging, culture and employee resource groups — applied to your own work
  • HR business partner role and mandate — applied to your own work
  • Embedding values and behaviours — applied to your own work
  • Recruitment, discrimination and equal opportunity law — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

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 CIDS2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2 certification?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

The Certified Inclusion & Diversity 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 CIDS2?

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

Can I study the CIDS2 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 CIDS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CIDS2 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
“

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
“

I earned my CIDS2 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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