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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
Inclusive Attraction and Selection
Selection validity and structured hiring · Job design and role architecture · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Competency frameworks and skills taxonomies
3
Proximity, Flexibility and Fairness
Flexible and hybrid working design · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR
4
Representation and Inclusion Apart
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · People analytics and HR measurement · Talent review and succession in practice · HR service delivery and case management
5
Where the Pipeline Narrows
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Career architecture and internal mobility · Performance management that changes behaviour · Implementation and change plan
6
Auditing People Decisions
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Reward architecture and pay equity · Talent review and succession in practice · Forecasting and planning
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 · Health and safety legal duties
8
Communication and Influence
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Findings, reporting and remediation · Governance of ESG and reporting · Management and board reporting
9
Stakeholders and Partnering
Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Change, restructuring and consultation · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Consultative selling and understanding the buyer
10
Learning and Training
Facilitation and difficult conversations · Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM) · Cognitive load and learning science
11
Financial Awareness
Business case, cost and impact analysis · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
12
Operations and Service
HR function performance and service levels · People analytics maturity and operating model · Span of control, delayering and operating models · AI and automation in HR processes
13
Risk and Governance
Corporate governance and HR’s role · Regulatory compliance and audit · Vendor management and system governance · Duty of care and risk management
14
Technology and Systems
Scaling technologies and business models · Professional roles, boundaries and settings · Digital and market transformation · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
15
Projects and Delivery
Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Project management maturity assessment · Driving measurable delivery improvement · Developing the project business case
16
Ethics and Professional Standards
Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Conflicts of interest and integrity · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR · Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR
17
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Absence, capability and ill-health management · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
18
Teams and Collaboration
Team diversity and inclusion · High-performance team rituals and cadence · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Peer support and consultation
19
Strategic Context
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Go-to-market and channel strategy · Brand and reputation as strategic assets · Growth strategy and demand generation
20
Diversity and Inclusion
Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion · Financial inclusion and the evolving customer · Digital accessibility and inclusion
21
International Practice
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-cultural communication
22
Standards and Improvement
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Roles, standards and professional ethics · Quality assurance and standards · Continuous improvement of finance processes
23
Workforce Practice
Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Workforce management and scheduling · Loyalty programmes and rewards
24
People Development
Absence, attendance and capability management · Quality monitoring and coaching · Coaching for performance · Advertising and creative development
25
Performance and Measures
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Leading and lagging metrics · Policy, planning and objectives
26
Culture and Wellbeing
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Collective relations and union engagement · Habit change and behaviour design · Strengths, flow and engagement
27
Legal and Compliance
Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Designing an HR intervention or policy · Compliance monitoring and enforcement · Regulatory awareness and compliance
28
Evidence and Analytics
Diagnosis and evidence gathering · People analytics tooling and dashboards · Benchmarking and external data sources · Marketing analytics and attribution
29
Change and Organisation
Restructuring, redundancy and organisational change · Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site · Workplace and organisational contexts · Change talk and readiness
30
Leadership Practice
Negotiation and conflict management · Escalation and decision-making · Project management software and tools · Portfolio and resource management systems

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 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
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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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