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Certified Talent Management Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Talent Management Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Talent Management Specialist (CTMS) 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 CTMS 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 Talent Management Specialist
Acronym
CTMS
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 Talent Management Specialist
Certified Talent Management 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
Retaining and Exiting Well
Selection validity and structured hiring · Employer brand and candidate experience · Reward architecture and pay equity · Flexible and hybrid working design
3
Talent as a Managed Portfolio
Talent review and succession in practice · Workforce planning and the capability gap · People analytics and HR measurement · Consulting skills and contracting with the business
4
Performance and Potential Apart
Talent review and succession in practice · Performance management that changes behaviour · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · HR function performance and service levels
5
Competency and Skills Architecture
Competency frameworks and skills taxonomies · Job design and role architecture · Talent review and succession in practice · Process automation and workflow
6
Career Paths and Internal Mobility
Career architecture and internal mobility · Talent review and succession in practice · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Implementation and change plan
7
Development Through Assignment
Learning transfer and capability building · Talent review and succession in practice · Performance management that changes behaviour · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
8
Risk and Governance
Span of control, delayering and operating models · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · IT governance frameworks (COBIT)
9
Technology and Systems
AI and automation in HR processes · HR technology selection and implementation · Digital and alternative-data credit · Digital financial services
10
Projects and Delivery
Employee voice, surveys and action planning · HR service delivery and case management · Project KPIs and performance metrics · Quality and delivery metrics
11
Ethics and Professional Standards
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance · Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Health records, data and confidentiality · Ethical principles and codes of practice
12
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Absence, capability and ill-health management · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Working with organisations on wellbeing
13
Teams and Collaboration
Team leadership within HR · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Psychoeducation and workshops · Designing an intervention or programme
14
Strategic Context
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · The HR operating model and business partnering · Organisational design principles and structures · Pricing strategy
15
Diversity and Inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Financial inclusion strategy · Nomination, succession and diversity
16
International Practice
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Global sourcing and trade
17
Standards and Improvement
Process improvement and HR operating efficiency · Process improvement and lean thinking · Quality management and standards · Productivity and efficiency improvement
18
Workforce Practice
Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Customer and employee satisfaction · Career and talent development · Employee engagement models and drivers
19
People Development
Absence, attendance and capability management · Real estate development and project appraisal · Proposal development and donor reporting · Attachment and developmental theory
20
Performance and Measures
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Contract performance and exit · Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
21
Culture and Wellbeing
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Collective relations and union engagement · Change talk and readiness · Goal setting and action planning
22
Legal and Compliance
Designing an HR intervention or policy · HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Accountability and follow-through
23
Evidence and Analytics
Cybersecurity and data protection in HR · Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · People analytics tooling and dashboards · People analytics maturity and operating model
24
Change and Organisation
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Restructuring, redundancy and organisational change · Learning transformation and modernisation · Sustaining transformation and benefits
25
Leadership Practice
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Budgeting and resource management · Vendor and faculty management · Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
26
Communication and Influence
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences · Data quality, analysis and reporting · Professional report writing and presentation · Communication and interpersonal skills
27
Stakeholders and Partnering
Change, restructuring and consultation · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder communications
28
Learning and Training
Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Leading the learning function · Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Designing and facilitating groups
29
Financial Awareness
Development banking and project finance · SME lending and value-chain finance · Microfinance and group lending · Emerging tools and innovation
30
Operations and Service
Onboarding and time to productivity · Quality planning and assurance · Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control

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

  • Retaining and Exiting Well — applied to your own work
  • Talent as a Managed Portfolio — applied to your own work
  • Performance and Potential Apart — applied to your own work
  • Competency and Skills Architecture — applied to your own work
  • Career Paths and Internal Mobility — applied to your own work
  • Development Through Assignment — applied to your own work
Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTMS 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 CTMS?

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 CTMS 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 CTMS 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 CTMS certification?

The Certified Talent Management 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 CTMS 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 CTMS?

The Certified Talent Management 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 CTMS?

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

Can I study the CTMS 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 CTMS?

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