What is the Certified Economic Policy Analyst?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 9 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.co.ke, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Economic Policy Analyst (CEPA) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Economic Policy Analyst (CEPA) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 9 Week programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CEPA 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 Economic Policy Analyst

Acronym

CEPA

Who Should Enrol?

Board Effectiveness and Information — applied to your own work
Conflicts, Conduct and Speak-Up — applied to your own work
Policy and Behaviour — applied to your own work
Entity Context and Assurance — applied to your own work
Three Lines and Risk Ownership — applied to your own work
Controls and Compliance Programmes — applied to your own work

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 senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Corporate Governance Principles and Boards

✦Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

✦Policy Analysis, Research and Development

✦Ethics, Integrity and Anti-Corruption

✦Consumer Protection and Stakeholder Rights

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Certified Economic Policy Analyst: industry context, trends and professional standards
Corporate governance principles and purpose
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
The regulatory and legal environment
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Codes, standards and best practice (OECD)
Professional roles and ethics
Governance and organisational value
Public, private and non-profit governance
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Career pathways and professional development

Board Effectiveness and Information

Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Policy that changes behaviour
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
Codes of conduct and values
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
Fraud prevention and detection
Whistleblowing and speak-up
Transparency and disclosure
Ethical decision-making
Integrity due diligence
Building an ethical culture
Consumer rights and protection law
Fair treatment and market conduct
Competition and antitrust
Complaints and redress mechanisms

Conflicts, Conduct and Speak-Up

Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
Whistleblowing and speak-up channels
Investigating misconduct
Leading governance projects and change
Team leadership in governance
Governance transformation and reform
Building governance maturity
Institutional strengthening
Culture, ethics and behaviour change
Regulatory and digital transformation
Managing resistance and capability
Public-sector and institutional reform
Sustaining reform and benefits
Measuring governance improvement
Professional ethics and integrity

Policy and Behaviour

Policy that changes behaviour
Controls that work versus controls that exist
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Regulatory technology (RegTech)
Reporting and disclosure tools
Audit and control automation
Compliance monitoring systems
Data governance and quality
Cybersecurity and information governance
Emerging governance technologies
AI, ethics and algorithmic accountability
Risk-based internal audit
Assurance mapping and three lines model
Audit planning and execution
Control testing and evidence

Entity Context and Assurance

Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Data analytics for assurance
Findings, reporting and remediation
External audit and oversight
Audit committee effectiveness
Continuous assurance and monitoring
Ethical supply chains
Impact measurement and disclosure
Stakeholder and investor engagement
The three lines model and who owns risk
Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Board and executive reporting

Three Lines and Risk Ownership

The three lines model and who owns risk
Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
Policy development and drafting
Implementation and delivery
Monitoring and policy evaluation
Public consultation and engagement
Business ethics and ethical frameworks
Data protection and privacy
Vulnerable consumers and inclusion
Advertising and disclosure standards
Dispute resolution and ombudsman
Balancing business and consumer interests
GRC platforms and technology
Regulator and investor relations

Controls and Compliance Programmes

Controls that work versus controls that exist
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Accountability and transparency
Conflicts of interest
Regulatory and legal duty
Fair treatment of stakeholders
Professional standards and self-regulation
Governance and compliance KPIs
Risk and control effectiveness metrics
Benchmarking against standards
Maturity and capability assessment
Continuous improvement of controls
Assurance and audit outcomes
Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics

Operations and Quality

Data quality and stewardship
Driving measurable governance improvement
Team leadership in customer service
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Designing a banking solution or process
Sales and customer-service training
The finance operating model and business partnering
Finance transformation and target operating models
Process re-engineering and shared services

Programmes and Change

User adoption and change
Discovery-driven planning and assumption testing
Designing a strategic or change intervention
Implementation and stakeholder plan
Operational planning and execution discipline
Personal leadership development planning
Leading technology adoption and change
Operational planning and resource management
Project and programme oversight
Change leadership models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
Building a compelling case for change
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Onboarding and induction programme design
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Reporting quality and governance

Technology and Data Risk

Digital ethics and responsible AI
Cybersecurity governance
Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR)
CRM systems and customer data
Data privacy and consent
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital, mobile and internet banking
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Ethics of technology in practice
Agile and digital transformation projects
Portfolio and resource management systems
Automation in project delivery

Third Parties and Procurement

Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Vendor selection and management
Supply market analysis
Contractor and visitor safety
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Public versus private procurement
Budget vs actual and variance
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Sustainable procurement principles and standards

Sustainability and ESG

Sustainability and responsible marketing
Carbon markets and climate finance
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan
Sustainability certification and standards
Social media customer care
Responsible and sustainable banking
Social performance and outreach
Sustainable and green banking
Control environment and risk assessment
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
The organisational context and operating environment

Communication and Disclosure

Crisis and reputation communication
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Compliance reporting and disclosure
Managing sensitive disclosures
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Cost and profitability analysis
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Professional presentation and defence
Communicating vision and telling stories
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Dashboards and performance reporting
Professional presentation and pitching
Reporting to leadership
Media and public communication

Strategic Context

Strategic customer relationships
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Content strategy across platforms
Business case and strategic alignment
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Strategic alignment of investments
Competitive analysis and differentiation
Product and portfolio strategy
Go-to-market and channel strategy
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation
Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Marketing strategy and the mix
Brand strategy, identity and equity

Workforce Governance

NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
The customer experience (CX) discipline
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline
CRM, sales operations and data discipline
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture
Employee relations, discipline and fair process
Resource allocation and capital discipline
Analysis and diagnostic assessment
Designing a governance, compliance or policy solution

International and Sanctions

Cross-border data and transfers
Sanctions screening and PEP management
Stakeholder and impact analysis
Influencing and advising leaders
Data governance frameworks and roles
Data breach and incident governance
Building trust through data governance
Capstone scoping: a real governance or policy issue
Risk, legal and feasibility analysis
Stakeholder engagement plan
Governance in different ownership models

Market Conduct

Customer data platforms and segmentation
Customer experience and journey mapping
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Customer experience transformation
Professional ethics in customer service
Customer service and CX strategy
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer and journey analysis
Voice of the customer programmes
Reducing customer effort
Customer effort and sentiment analysis
Unified customer view

Safety and Environment

Forecasting and planning
Decision support and insight
Health records, data and confidentiality
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Attachment and developmental theory
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Risk assessment and safety planning
The project environment and stakeholders
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk

Records and Documentation

Information lifecycle and records management
Relationship management and retention
Retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Knowledge management and capability building
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Record-keeping and data protection
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Professional documentation and presentation
Customer success and retention
Lessons learned and knowledge management

Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Marketing and sales ethics
Conflicts of interest and transparency
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Peer support and consultation
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Data ethics and customer privacy
Ethics and professional conduct in security
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice

Public and Donor Context

Policy and public engagement
Proposal development and donor reporting
Preparing financial statements
Interpreting financial statements
Psychoeducation and public communication
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Presentation and public speaking
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Real estate marketing channels and property portals
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Real estate development and project appraisal

Standards and Certification

Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Quality and delivery metrics
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Quality planning and assurance
Quality control and continuous improvement
Integrated risk and quality control
Data quality and governance
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Quality monitoring and coaching
Coaching and quality monitoring
Digital permits and inspections
Certification and continual improvement
Design review and quality
Quality management and standards

Governance Practice

Building a compliance culture
Policy cycle and evidence-based policy
Research methods for policy
Regulatory impact assessment
Regulatory mapping and obligations
Enterprise risk management (ERM)
Managing regulator relationships
Reporting to boards and executives
Compliance and regulatory projects
Change control and configuration
Leading project governance
Reporting and dashboards
Programme governance and assurance
Professional standards and ethics
Governance of campaigns and spend

Legal and Regulatory

Consent, rights and data subject requests
Subcontractor and supplier management
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Goal setting and contracting
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Land rights, tenure and equitable resource use
Managing refunds, disputes and goodwill
Handling difficult customers and disputes
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost
Employment law framework and contracts of employment
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis

Financial Oversight

Data visualisation for finance
Communicating financial results
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Accountability and follow-through
Meaning, purpose and values
Earned value and forecasting
Cost-benefit and investment appraisal
Project budgeting and financial control
Funding, cash flow and financing
Value and benefits management
Financial risk in projects
Standard costing and variance analysis
Budgeting techniques and the budgeting cycle
Flexible budgets and rolling forecasts
Responsibility accounting and cost centres

Risk and Resilience

Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Risk management and contingencies
Risk assessment and judgement
Managing risk and controls
Duty of care and risk management
Likelihood, impact and risk rating
Risk treatment and countermeasures
Intelligence-led risk assessment
Risk registers and reporting
Continuous risk monitoring
How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain
Residual risk and ALARP
Risk registers and monitoring
Communicating risk to the workforce
Client feedback and satisfaction

Data and Reporting

Cybersecurity and information governance for leaders
Performance management systems and KPIs
Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
Analytical techniques and bias
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Managing risk and difficult cases
Evidence-based improvement
Data-informed and evidence-based decisions
Data literacy and analytics for leaders
Dashboards, metrics and management information
Evidence-based practice

Stakeholders and Oversight

Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Board reporting and information flows
Regulatory change management
Management and board reporting
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Corporate responsibility and community
NGO governance, boards and registration
Management accounts and dashboards
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Lessons learned and development
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory reporting and audits
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Stakeholder communications

Leadership and Decisions

Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Project management principles and lifecycle
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Change management in finance
Management reporting and decision support
Costing methods and relevant cost for decisions
Conflicts of interest management
Leadership and management development
Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
Performance management that changes behaviour
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions
Security governance and management systems
Key account management
Journey management and tracking
Make, buy or ally: boundary decisions

People and Conduct

Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
High-potential identification and talent reviews
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR
Workforce planning and the capability gap
Employee engagement and what actually drives it
Learning transfer and capability building
Talent review and succession in practice
Developing talent and succession
Managing resistance and capability building
Workforce and shift management in retail
Bribery, corruption and conduct risk
Training needs analysis
Career and talent development
Capability and skills frameworks

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Board Effectiveness and Information — applied to your own work
Conflicts, Conduct and Speak-Up — applied to your own work
Policy and Behaviour — applied to your own work
Entity Context and Assurance — applied to your own work
Three Lines and Risk Ownership — applied to your own work
Controls and Compliance Programmes — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CEPA certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CEPA?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CEPA certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 9 Week 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 CEPA internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CEPA certification?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CEPA 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 CEPA?

The Certified Economic Policy Analyst 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 CEPA?

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

Can I study the CEPA 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 CEPA?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CEPA strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations.

Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Certified Economic Policy Analyst

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

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