Authorised partner of the Global Leadership Institute
Professional certifications, studied online at your own pace.
Alongside our instructor-led training, Policy Oracle offers self-paced professional certifications from the Global Leadership Institute Certification Centre (GLI), as an authorised partner. GLI's portfolio spans more than 1,990 programmes in 50 professional fields, studied entirely online.
GLI charges one fee worldwide, in US dollars: USD 449 for self-paced study, or USD 649 with live virtual sessions. Each programme ends with an online assessment, and successful candidates receive a digital badge and a printed certificate, each with a unique ID that employers can verify.
Policy Oracle is an authorised partner of the Global Leadership Institute Certification Centre. Certifications are awarded and verified by GLI.
How certification works
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Choose a certification
Pick a field below and open its full list on GLI's site.
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Enrol online
Pay on GLI's secure checkout by card, M-Pesa or bank transfer, and get access to the learning portal.
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Study and assess
Work through the modules at your own pace, or with live virtual sessions, then take the online assessment.
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Get certified
Receive a verifiable digital badge and a printed certificate.
50 fields in nine families
Choose your field.
Each field opens a page with its programmes on GLI, our related courses and the practice behind it.
8 fields
Leadership, strategy and governance
Executive and Strategic LeadershipCredentials for senior managers and executives who set direction, lead change and run organisations.People and Team LeadershipCredentials for supervisors and managers who lead teams day to day and develop their people.Corporate Strategy and PlanningCredentials in strategic analysis, planning and business development for organisations of every size.Corporate Governance and EthicsCredentials for directors, company secretaries and senior leaders responsible for oversight, accountability and ethical conduct.Compliance and Regulatory AffairsCredentials in regulatory compliance, risk management and the controls that keep an organisation within the law.Organisational Development and PerformanceCredentials in organisational design, performance management and the systems that help institutions deliver.Project and Programme ManagementCredentials in planning, running and closing projects and programmes on time, on budget and to standard.Quality and Operational ExcellenceCredentials in quality standards, process improvement and operational efficiency.
6 fields
Public sector, development and climate
Public Sector and AdministrationCredentials for public servants in policy, administration and service delivery across national and local government.Development and HumanitarianCredentials for staff of NGOs, development partners and humanitarian agencies, from programme design to grants.Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningCredentials in results frameworks, data collection, evaluation and learning for programmes and institutions.Sustainability, Climate and ESGCredentials in environmental, social and governance practice, climate risk and sustainable operations.Emergency, Fire and Disaster ResponseCredentials in emergency preparedness, fire safety and disaster response for organisations and communities.Community, Family and Social SupportCredentials for practitioners who support families and communities through social services and outreach.
6 fields
Finance, banking and audit
Financial Reporting and AccountingCredentials in bookkeeping, financial reporting and accounting practice.Financial Management and AnalysisCredentials in budgeting, financial analysis and the management of an organisation's money.Audit and AssuranceCredentials in internal audit, external audit and assurance over controls and reporting.Credit and LendingCredentials in credit assessment, lending and the management of loan portfolios.Retail and Digital BankingCredentials in retail banking, digital financial services and microfinance.Investment, Wealth and Capital MarketsCredentials in investment analysis, wealth management and capital markets.
9 fields
People, HR and learning
HR Leadership and StrategyCredentials for HR leaders who shape workforce strategy, culture and organisational capability.Talent Acquisition and ResourcingCredentials in recruitment, selection and workforce planning.Employee Relations and HR ComplianceCredentials in employment law, workplace relations and HR policy.Compensation, Benefits and PayrollCredentials in pay structures, benefits and payroll administration.Diversity, Equity and InclusionCredentials in building fair, inclusive workplaces and services.Learning and Talent DevelopmentCredentials in developing people: learning strategy, talent pipelines and succession.Training Delivery and FacilitationCredentials for trainers and facilitators who design and deliver learning sessions.Instructional Design and Learning TechnologyCredentials in designing courses and using learning technology well.Life, Career and Wellness CoachingCredentials for coaches and mentors who support people's careers, performance and wellbeing.
3 fields
Technology, data and research
Software, Data and AICredentials in software, data and artificial intelligence, from foundations to specialist practice.Digital Transformation and Technology ManagementCredentials for leaders who plan, buy and manage technology and digital change.Data, Analytics and ResearchCredentials in research design, data analysis and turning evidence into decisions.
6 fields
Operations, supply chain and infrastructure
Procurement and Contract ManagementCredentials in sourcing, tendering, contract management and supplier relations.Logistics, Warehousing and DistributionCredentials in moving, storing and distributing goods efficiently.Industrial and Production OperationsCredentials in manufacturing, production planning and plant operations.Transport, Aviation and Maritime OperationsCredentials in transport, aviation and maritime operations and safety.Facilities, Property and Real EstateCredentials in managing buildings, facilities and property portfolios.Office and Administrative ManagementCredentials in running offices, records and administrative services.
6 fields
Health, safety and security
Health and Care Service ManagementCredentials for managers of health and care services, from facilities to programmes.Occupational Safety and RiskCredentials in workplace safety, hazard assessment and safety management.Occupational Health, Hygiene and EnvironmentCredentials in occupational health, hygiene and environmental management at work.Physical and Corporate SecurityCredentials in protecting people, premises and assets.Investigations, Forensics and IntelligenceCredentials in investigations, forensic practice and intelligence analysis.Clinical and Therapeutic PracticeCredentials for counsellors and practitioners in clinical and therapeutic settings.
4 fields
Business, customers and personal effectiveness
Sales and Business DevelopmentCredentials in selling, account management and growing a business.Brand, Product and Market ResearchCredentials in brand building, product management and market research.Customer ExperienceCredentials in customer service and designing a better customer experience.Personal and Professional EffectivenessCredentials in communication, productivity and the habits of effective professionals.
For organisations
Certify a whole team through Policy Oracle.
Ministries, NGOs and companies enrolling five or more staff get group terms and one invoice from Policy Oracle. Tell us the field and the number of people.