What is the Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist?

The Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Strategy & Business Development.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 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 Advanced 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 Evaluation & Impact Specialist (CEVIS) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist (CEVIS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in project planning, delivery and programme management.

This 11 Week programme is structured around PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CEVIS 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 Evaluation & Impact Specialist

Acronym

CEVIS

Who Should Enrol?

Project Coordinators and Officers
Project and Programme Managers
PMO and Portfolio Professionals
Team and Delivery Leads

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 project, programme and PMO leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex project planning functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement project planning systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to project planning

Global Employability

Qualify for project planning roles across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Impact Pathway Reconstruction

✦Evaluation Question Architecture

✦Impact Attribution Approaches

✦Impact Indicator Development

✦Mixed-Methods Impact Evaluation

✦Impact Story Development

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Evaluation and Impact Foundations

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Evaluation and impact plan · Measuring learning transformation impact · Measuring coaching and mentoring impact

2

Impact Pathway Reconstruction

Social impact: defining, planning and demonstrating it · Measuring change and project impact · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Measuring growth and transformation impact

3

Evaluation Purpose and Utility

Board evaluation and director development: how a board improves · Evaluation of training effectiveness · Evaluation and success measures · From decision to result: implementation, evaluation and learning

4

Evaluability Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned · Environmental impact assessment: baseline, prediction and significance

5

Evaluation Question Architecture

Emerging-technology evaluation · Monitoring and evaluation: two different jobs, often confused · Participatory monitoring and evaluation · Ethics in monitoring and evaluation

6

Evaluation Design Selection

Evaluation design: matching the method to the question · Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · System selection and integration · Structured interviewing and selection method

7

Outcome Contribution Analysis

Learning needs analysis (TNA) · Learning needs analysis: is training the answer at all? · Stakeholder and impact analysis · Outcome measurement and monitoring

8

Impact Attribution Approaches

Measuring engagement and impact · Impact and additionality · Presenting learning proposals and impact · Driving measurable learning impact

9

Counterfactual and Comparison Strategies

Baselines, targets and the counterfactual · Learning technology ecosystem · Learning analytics and data · AI and adaptive learning

10

Outcome-Level Evidence Assessment

Alarm and monitoring systems · Monitoring, control and reporting · Geospatial monitoring of land · Monitoring and troubleshooting

11

Impact Indicator Development

Active-learning methods · Compliance monitoring and testing: finding breaches before the regulator does · Performance monitoring and KPIs · Monitoring, detection and SIEM

12

Qualitative Impact Evidence

Qualitative research: interviews, focus groups and what they can and cannot tell you · Designing a learning programme or curriculum · Questioning, discussion and active learning · Emerging learning technologies

13

Quantitative Impact Evidence

GRC technology and continuous monitoring · Incident reporting and learning in health services · Instructional design and blended learning · Learning technologies and the LMS

14

Mixed-Methods Impact Evaluation

Mixed methods: integrating what the numbers and the narratives each know · Minimum viable offer and validated learning · Writing learning objectives · Portfolio monitoring and review: what to watch and what to ignore

15

Impact Data Interpretation

Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Learning and adaptive management: using evidence while the programme runs · Organisational learning and knowledge flow · Principles of teaching, training and learning

16

Evaluation Findings Validation

Analysing and presenting evaluation findings · Strategic learning and the adaptive organisation · Competitor intelligence and market monitoring · Designing activities that produce learning

17

Impact Story Development

LMS and LXP administration · Content curation and management · Dashboards and reporting · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention

18

Evaluation Use and Uptake

Making evaluation useful: getting findings into decisions · Baseline setting and change control · Hybrid and adaptive approaches · Programme management principles

19

Impact Evaluation Reporting

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Climate adaptation: vulnerability, adaptive capacity and pathways · Performance measurement and attribution · Recognising indicators of harm

20

Evaluation & Impact Capstone

Onboarding and induction programme design · Trend analysis and leading indicators · Leading and lagging indicators · Theory of change and results logic

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist principles aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve project planning, delivery and programme management
Master project initiation, scope and planning and schedule, cost and resource management
Apply risk, quality and procurement in projects and agile, hybrid and delivery approaches in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in project planning

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CEVIS certification?

The Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Evaluation & Impact Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Evaluation & Impact Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CEVIS?

This certification is ideal for Project Coordinators and Officers, Project and Programme Managers, PMO and Portfolio Professionals and Team and Delivery Leads, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CEVIS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CEVIS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with PMI/PMBOK, PRINCE2 and recognised project-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CEVIS certification?

The Certified Evaluation & Impact 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 CEVIS 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 CEVIS?

The Certified Evaluation & Impact 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 CEVIS?

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

Can I study the CEVIS 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 CEVIS?

Graduates progress towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles. The CEVIS strengthens your expertise in project planning, delivery and programme management and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, construction, IT and development organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Programme Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Project Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CEVIS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

PMO Lead

Government

Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist

Certified Evaluation & Impact Specialist

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

What Our Alumni Say

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