How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert (CFRM2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert (CFRM2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation.

This 11 Week programme is structured around recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CFRM2 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 Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert

Acronym

CFRM2

Who Should Enrol?

Prioritisation and Focus — applied to your own work
Performance and Difficult Conversations — applied to your own work
Decisions, Budgets and Resources — applied to your own work
Managing Upward and Developing — applied to your own work
From Doing to Managing — applied to your own work
Delegation and Autonomy — 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 executive, director and C-suite leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to strategic leadership

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

Global Employability

Qualify for strategic leadership roles across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Strategic Thinking, Vision and Direction Setting

✦Leading Teams, People and High Performance

✦Decision-Making, Problem-Solving and Execution

✦Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership

✦Organisational Strategy, Transformation and Growth

✦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 Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert

Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards
Theories and models of leadership and management
The manager's roles, responsibilities and mindset
Leadership versus management and when each is needed
Situational and adaptive leadership
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
The organisational context and operating environment
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Building credibility and executive presence
Ethics and responsible leadership
Personal leadership development planning

Prioritisation and Focus

Prioritisation and managing competing demands
Running meetings that produce decisions
Operational planning and workflow management
Digital leadership and business transformation
Data literacy and analytics for leaders
Leading technology adoption and change
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
Managing distributed and digital teams
Dashboards, metrics and management information
Cybersecurity and information governance for leaders
Innovation platforms and experimentation
Technology strategy and investment
Operational planning and resource management
Financial acumen: budgets, P&L and cash
Cost management and value creation

Performance and Difficult Conversations

Managing performance day to day
Difficult conversations and managerial courage
Building and leading a team
Operational planning and execution discipline
Risk assessment and judgement
Managing trade-offs and dilemmas
Decision rights and governance
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Stakeholder management and relationships
Managing up, down and across
Developing talent and succession
Managing performance through coaching
Reporting quality and governance
Coaching challenging situations
Measuring coaching impact

Decisions, Budgets and Resources

Decision making for managers
Managing budgets and resources
Operational planning and workflow management
Professional presentation and defence
Rational and intuitive decision-making
Ratio and trend analysis
Data-informed and evidence-based decisions
Prioritisation and resource allocation
Performance management systems and KPIs
Project and programme oversight
Managing risk and controls
Balancing short-term delivery and long-term value
Innovation management and creative problem-solving
Change leadership models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
Diagnosing readiness and managing resistance

Managing Upward and Developing

Managing upward and across
Developing your own management practice
Developing strategic capability in others
Negotiation strategy and tactics
Managing conflict constructively
Board and investor engagement
Public speaking and thought leadership
Management accounts and dashboards
Reputation and personal brand
Budget vs actual and variance
Time management and personal productivity
Prioritisation and focus
Cost and profitability analysis
Growth mindset and continuous learning
Managing pressure and difficult conversations

From Doing to Managing

The transition from doing to managing
Delegation and appropriate autonomy
Developing your own management practice
Strategic alignment across an organisation
Organisational design as a strategic choice
Power, coalitions and organisational politics
Leading under ambiguity and complexity
Strategic learning and the adaptive organisation
Culture as a strategic asset
Leading strategic change
The executive transition: from function to enterprise
Setting and communicating strategic direction
Leading through other leaders
Building and running a top team
Working with a board and governance

Delegation and Autonomy

Delegation and appropriate autonomy
Building and leading a team
Managing performance day to day
Organisational resilience and adaptive strategy
Managing complexity and ambiguity
Strategic leadership at scale
Long-term value creation
Stakeholder mapping and analysis
Building strategic relationships and coalitions
Influencing without authority
Forecasting and planning
Building support networks and mentors
Reflective practice and self-leadership
Sustaining high performance over time
Ethical leadership and integrity

Ethics and Standards

Professional standards and continuing development
Executive ethics and the leader’s shadow
Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
Sustainability and responsible finance
Data ethics and privacy in finance
Responsibility accounting and cost centres
Ethics and transparency in tax
Professional roles and ethics
Culture, ethics and behaviour change
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry
Coaching principles and ethics
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship

Learning and Knowledge

Continuous improvement and learning organisations
Professional ethics in education and training
Responsible use of AI in learning
Learning KPIs and scorecards
Driving measurable learning impact
Building a learning culture
Knowledge management and sharing
Learning in the flow of work
Self-directed and continuous learning
Embedding learning in performance
Sustaining a learning organisation
Capstone scoping: a real learning challenge
Designing a learning programme or curriculum
Delivery and facilitation plan
The evidence base for effective learning

Diversity and Global Practice

Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership
Transfer pricing and international tax
Nomination, succession and diversity
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Team diversity and inclusion
Cross-cultural communication
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Digital accessibility and inclusion
Financial inclusion strategy
International and cross-border tax
KPIs and performance reporting
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies

Sustainability

Stakeholder capitalism and ESG
Responsible and sustainable banking
Social performance and outreach
Sustainable and green banking
Sustainability and green IT
Control environment and risk assessment
Emerging assurance areas (ESG)
Corporate social responsibility communications
Social and collaborative learning
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight
Reporting automation
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture

Leadership and Management

Succession and the leadership pipeline
Leadership impact and organisational health metrics
360-degree feedback and leadership assessment
Capstone scoping: a real leadership challenge
Risk management and contingencies
Conflicts of interest management
Leadership and management development
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Team leadership within HR
Knowledge management and capability building
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Organisational change management
Building project management maturity
Lessons learned and knowledge management

People and Development

Team and engagement metrics
Building and running a coaching practice
Continuing professional development
Career pathways and professional development
Measuring development impact
The learning and development profession
Talent and capability ecosystems
Storyboarding and content development
Feedback and developmental conversations
Career and talent development
Building a coaching culture
Aligning teams around strategy
Team formation and effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni)
Managing team performance and dynamics
Cross-functional and matrix teams

Performance Management

Balanced scorecard and KPI frameworks
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Communicating financial results
Leading and lagging metrics
Policy, planning and objectives
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Contract performance and exit
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
Psychometric and screening tools
Project KPIs and performance metrics
Quality and delivery metrics
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Managing schedule and budget performance
Agile metrics and velocity
Setting objectives and marketing KPIs

Operations

Productivity and effectiveness measurement
Organisational design and operating models
Data quality, analysis and reporting
Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Journey and process redesign
Quality monitoring and coaching
Customer-centric operating models
Operational efficiency and productivity
Coaching and quality monitoring
Integrated risk and quality control
Data quality and governance
Capacity and resource optimisation
Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity

Financial Management

Alternative investments
Financial risk types and management
Ration formulation and least-cost feeding
The role of finance in organisations and value creation
Feasibility, cost and quality analysis
Return on investment and impact
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Stakeholders and users of financial information
The finance function and digital transformation
Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Preparing financial statements
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements

Communication

The strategic narrative
Reporting and dashboards
Project data, reporting and analytics
Integrated marketing communications
Professional presentation and pitching
Reporting to leadership
Media and public communication
Attachment and developmental theory
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences
Professional report writing and presentation
Management reporting and decision support
Regulatory reporting and disclosure
Board reporting and information flows
Governance of ESG and reporting

Decision Making

Values-based decision-making
Executive time, attention and decision cadence
Portfolio management and prioritisation
Decision-making and problem solving
Data-driven decision-making
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Prioritising experience investments
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Make-versus-buy decisions
Issue and problem management
Backlogs, user stories and prioritisation
Escalation and decision-making
Root-cause analysis and problem solving

Change

Benchmarking and best-practice adoption
Designing a strategic or change intervention
Leading large-scale transformation
Sustaining change and embedding new behaviours
Measuring change and transformation impact
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Change control and configuration
Change and adoption in projects
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Regulatory change management
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Peer support and consultation

Stakeholders and Influence

Implementation and stakeholder plan
Conflicts of interest and fairness
Transparency and stakeholder trust
Building strategic customer relationships
Sponsorship and negotiation selling
Negotiation with clients and partners
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Conflict resolution over land, water and resources
Relationship management and retention
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
The project environment and stakeholders

Risk and Governance

Duty of care and risk management
Corporate governance and accountability
Regulatory awareness and compliance
Board, governance and C-suite dynamics
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Designing a safety programme or control
Risk assessment methodology and matrices
Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment
Residual risk and ALARP
Risk registers and monitoring
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Liquidity risk and asset-liability management

Strategic Context

Business model and market innovation
Corporate strategy and portfolio choices
Growth strategy: organic, M&A and partnerships
Real options and strategic investment
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Content strategy across platforms
Business case and strategic alignment
Strategic alignment of investments
Competitive analysis and differentiation

Evidence and Data

Health records, data and confidentiality
Analytical techniques and bias
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Client feedback and satisfaction
Record-keeping and data protection
Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
AI and predictive project analytics
Customer personas and insight
Marketing analytics and attribution
Data migration and cleansing
Data protection and learner privacy
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics

Technology

Digital disruption and the future of banking
Digital transformation in banking
Branch-to-digital migration
Digital banking platforms and APIs
Payment technology and switches
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
Cybersecurity and fraud technology
Digital credit and alternative data
The technology landscape and trends
Treasury technology and systems
Performance management systems and cycles
Learning management systems (LMS)
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Regulatory and digital transformation
Managing risk and difficult cases

Projects and Delivery

Loyalty programmes and rewards
Workforce planning and scheduling
Leading service projects and change
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Leading banking projects and change
Development banking and project finance
Risk-based audit planning
Communications strategy and planning
Tender planning and documentation
Continuous improvement of delivery
Voice, communication and delivery
Leading project governance
Innovation and continuous delivery
Scaling delivery capability
Sustainability and social impact in projects

People Administration

Workforce and shift management in retail
Workforce management and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Employee voice, surveys and action planning
Employee and manager self-service
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions
Workforce planning and the capability gap
Employee engagement and what actually drives it
Employee relations, discipline and fair process
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups
Future of work and workforce transformation

Culture and Engagement

Organisational culture and behaviour change
Leading across cultures and geographies
Measuring engagement and impact
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Engagement, motivation and energisers
Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation
Embedding values and behaviours
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Performance management that changes behaviour
Safety culture and leadership
Lessons learned and development
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Strengths, flow and engagement
Meaning, purpose and values

Customers and Market

Customer journey mapping and service design
Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Brand, reputation and communications
Building the learning brand
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing
Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
Voice of the customer and feedback
Strategic customer relationships
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
The automotive market: segments, brands and buyers
Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language
Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Market and customer analysis
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Brand strategy, identity and equity

Legal and Policy

Environmental legal compliance
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Contractor and visitor safety
Legal and other requirements
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract governance and compliance
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking

Supply and Procurement

Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Designing and facilitating groups
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Procurement and contract value
Vendor selection and management
Supply market analysis
Vendor and faculty management
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Vendor management and system governance
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Prioritisation and Focus — applied to your own work
Performance and Difficult Conversations — applied to your own work
Decisions, Budgets and Resources — applied to your own work
Managing Upward and Developing — applied to your own work
From Doing to Managing — applied to your own work
Delegation and Autonomy — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFRM2 certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CFRM2?

This certification is ideal for Managers and Team Leaders, Heads of Department and Directors, Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders and Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CFRM2 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 CFRM2 internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CFRM2 certification?

The Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CFRM2 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 CFRM2?

The Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert 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 CFRM2?

The Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CFRM2 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 CFRM2?

Graduates progress towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles. The CFRM2 strengthens your expertise in strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation and positions you for advancement across corporates, public institutions, NGOs and enterprises.

Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert

Certified Framework Agreement and Panel Management Expert

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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