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Certified Child Protection Specialist

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CCPS2)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Child Protection Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Child Protection Specialist (CCPS2) 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 11 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCPS2 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 Child Protection Specialist
Acronym
CCPS2
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 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

Core Therapeutic Skills
Assessment, Formulation and Planning
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 Professional Context of Certified Child Protection Specialist
Certified Child Protection Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching · Professional roles, boundaries and settings
2
Protecting the Site
Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Security technology selection and operation · Duty of care obligations
3
Guarding and Supervision
Guard force management and supervision · Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Crowd, event and public space safety · Duty of care and legal framework
4
Incident and Investigation
Incident response and command · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Venue and residence security
5
Insider and Loss Risk
Insider threat and personnel security · Cash, assets and loss prevention · Access control, screening and visitor management · Cost, feasibility and control analysis
6
Ethics and Accountability
Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Fraud prevention and controls
7
Risk and Proportionate Response
Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Privacy, surveillance and data protection
8
Legal and Regulatory
Evidence handling and chain of custody · Legal and ethical investigation · Regulatory awareness and compliance · Data-informed and evidence-based decisions
9
Operations and Supervision
Technology selection and deployment · Investigation principles and process · Operating-model and process re-engineering · Designing a banking solution or process
10
Security Technology
Drones, sensors and detection technology · Data protection in surveillance · Digital forensics and cybercrime · Vendor and technology management
11
Emergency and Incident
Crisis management and command · Incident management and response · Emergency preparedness and planning · Emergency preparedness and response planning
12
Personnel and Capability
Leading security teams · Capability and skills frameworks · Training needs analysis and learning strategy · Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
13
Ethics and Conduct
Professional ethics and conduct in security · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics
14
Leadership and Command
Journey management and risk · Report writing and case management · Insider threat management · Tax risk management
15
Communication and Reporting
Communication during crises · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Toolbox talks and safety communication · Communicating vision and telling stories
16
Stakeholders and Liaison
Stakeholders, agency and accountability · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Shareholder and stakeholder rights · Transparency and stakeholder trust
17
Cost, Assets and Loss
Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap · Non-revenue water, metering and cost recovery · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
18
Data and Intelligence
Security intelligence collection and analysis · Predictive safety analytics · Card and data security (PCI DSS) · Service-level agreements and KPIs
19
Planning and Design
Advance work and route planning · Designing a security programme or solution · Protective operations planning · Voice of the customer programmes
20
People Risk
Employee engagement models and drivers · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Employee experience and engagement
21
Audit and Standards
Sustaining improvement and benefits · Certification and continual improvement · Professional standards and continuing development · Process improvement and lean thinking
22
Health and Safety
Managing risk and difficult cases · Telehealth and digital care delivery · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Procurement and stock management for health commodities
23
Change and Modernisation
Security transformation and modernisation · Measuring security transformation impact · Agile and digital transformation projects · Measuring change and project impact
24
Service and Public Interface
Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer and journey analysis · Designing a service or experience improvement · Queue management and service flow
25
Records and Procedure
Professional documentation and presentation · Tender planning and documentation · Transfer pricing documentation · Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
26
Strategy and Governance
Growth strategy and demand generation · Governance of campaigns and spend · Managing price and discount governance · Designing a marketing or sales strategy
27
Contractors and Supply
Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Responsible and sustainable procurement · Fair trade and responsible supply · Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging
28
Security Practice
Aligning security with business goals · Fraud and internal-threat investigation · Security culture and awareness · Professional case study and presentation
29
Risk and Resilience
Business continuity and resilience · Risk assessment methodology and matrices · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment · Residual risk and ALARP
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Programme management principles · Portfolio management and prioritisation · Value management and business value · Revenue management and yield

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

  • Protecting the Site — applied to your own work
  • Guarding and Supervision — applied to your own work
  • Incident and Investigation — applied to your own work
  • Insider and Loss Risk — applied to your own work
  • Ethics and Accountability — applied to your own work
  • Risk and Proportionate Response — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCPS2 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 CCPS2?

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 CCPS2 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 CCPS2 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 CCPS2 certification?

The Certified Child Protection 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 CCPS2 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 CCPS2?

The Certified Child Protection 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 CCPS2?

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

Can I study the CCPS2 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 CCPS2?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CCPS2 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 CCPS2 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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