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.

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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 Fund Administration and NAV Specialist (CFND) | Online Certification

Q: What is the Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist?

The Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Banking & Microfinance.

Executive Summary

Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist (CFND) 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 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CFND 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 Fund Administration and NAV Specialist

Acronym

CFND

Who Should Enrol?

Liquidity Versus Solvency — applied to your own work
Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging — applied to your own work
Investment Appraisal and Cost of Capital — applied to your own work
Funding, Facilities and Timing — applied to your own work
Regulatory and Prudential Constraints — applied to your own work
Control Over Treasury Operations — 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 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

✦Talent Acquisition, Resourcing and Onboarding

✦Learning, Development and Talent Management

✦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

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

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist

Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Types of banks and financial institutions
Banking products, services and delivery channels
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
The bank balance sheet and how banks make money
Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Ethics and integrity in banking
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Career pathways and professional development

Liquidity Versus Solvency

Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap
Reading financial statements as a manager
Analytical techniques and bias
Preparing financial statements
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance
Management accounts and dashboards
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Forecasting and planning
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight

Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging

Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Investment appraisal and the cost of capital
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline
Receivables, collections and credit control
Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost
Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda
Applying reporting standards and accounting judgement
Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations
Insurance, risk transfer and retained risk
The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle
SME and relationship lending in practice
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Attachment and developmental theory

Investment Appraisal and Cost of Capital

Investment appraisal and the cost of capital
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Reading financial statements as a manager
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Short-term financing and money markets
Foreign exchange and currency risk
Interest-rate risk and hedging
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Investment of surplus funds
Financial risk management and derivatives
Trend, common-size and comparative analysis
Interpreting financial performance
Pricing, contribution and product decisions
Make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions
Investment and disinvestment decisions

Funding, Facilities and Timing

Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Credit assessment and the five Cs
Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Building a model, budget or business case
Risk assessment and sensitivity analysis
Recommendations and decision support
Peer support and consultation
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Duty of care and risk management
Record-keeping and data protection
Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Disclosure, notes and integrated reporting

Regulatory and Prudential Constraints

Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Internal control and the fraud triangle
Tax planning vs avoidance vs evasion
Digital tax administration
Corporate income tax computation
Evidence-based improvement
Capital allowances and depreciation
Managing risk and difficult cases
Lessons learned and development
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Designing and facilitating groups
International and cross-border tax
Transfer pricing basics
Psychoeducation and workshops

Control Over Treasury Operations

Internal control and the fraud triangle
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Portfolio quality and risk
Sustainability of microfinance
The finance operating model and business partnering
Corporate objectives and shareholder value
Building a finance career and professional development
Financial strategy and capital allocation
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Financial risk: credit, market, liquidity, operational
Corporate governance and the finance role
Board reporting and investor relations
Business partnering with the enterprise
Mergers, funding and growth strategy

Change

Finance transformation and target operating models
Change management in finance
Measuring transformation impact
Digital and market transformation
Emerging agri-tech and innovation adoption
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Data literacy and adoption
Customer experience transformation
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Digital transformation in banking
Change talk and readiness
Habit change and behaviour design
Change control and configuration
Organisational change management

Sustainability and ESG

Sustainability and responsible finance
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Designing an intervention or programme
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
The regulatory and legal environment
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Responsible and sustainable governance

Learning and Research

Complaint data and learning
Training and capability building
Training needs analysis
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Knowledge management and capability building
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Market research design and methods
Qualitative and quantitative research

Financial Practice

Financial data, master data and the chart of accounts
Business intelligence and finance dashboards
Data analytics and predictive finance
Cloud finance and system integration
Cybersecurity and financial data protection
Reconciliations and the financial close
Audit evidence, sampling and testing
Corporate income tax and computations
Tax planning, avoidance and evasion distinguished
Transfer pricing and international tax
Managing tax risk and audits
Ethics and transparency in tax
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Costing methods and relevant cost for decisions
Tax administration and compliance

Banking and Financial Services

Digital and alternative-data credit
Negotiation with banks, investors and suppliers
Payment regulation and oversight
Payment innovation and fintech
Payment risk types and management
Emerging payment technologies
Trade finance and letters of credit
Evidence-based practice
Digital and internet banking
Loan structuring and pricing
Consumer, SME and corporate credit
Investment strategy and allocation
Credit and counterparty risk
Development banking principles
Credit risk measurement

Risk and Control

Regulatory and compliance requirements
Risk assessment and safety planning
Back-office processing and controls
Operational risk management
Regulatory compliance in operations
Governance of operations
Financial risk types and management
Market risk and VaR
Goal setting and contracting
Regulatory compliance and professional duty
Fraud risk, prevention and detection
Governance of controls and reporting
Statutory compliance and filings
Likelihood, impact and risk rating
Risk treatment and countermeasures

Legal and Regulatory

Regulatory reporting and disclosure
Treatment planning and review
Recovery and legal remedies
Regulatory capital and ratios
Managing audit and regulator relationships
Regulatory reporting and audits
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Managing complexity and comorbidity
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
Regulatory change management
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis

Data and Reporting

Audit opinions and reporting
Portfolio management and reporting
Board and executive financial reporting
Financial storytelling and data visualisation
Data ethics and privacy in finance
Data gathering and financial analysis
Reporting quality and earnings management risks
Data visualisation and financial storytelling
Evidence-based financial recommendations
Card and data security (PCI DSS)
Workplace and organisational contexts
Goal setting and action planning
Accountability and follow-through
Assets, liabilities and equity reporting
KPIs and performance reporting

Analysis and Decisions

Capstone scoping: a real financial problem or decision
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Ratio and trend analysis
Valuation and security analysis
Cost-to-serve and value-for-money analysis
Churn analysis and prevention
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Credit analysis and the 5 Cs of credit
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery
Stress testing and scenario analysis
Supply market analysis
Root-cause analysis and problem solving
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis

Operations and Process

Advisory and non-financial services
Digital financial services
Process re-engineering and shared services
Process efficiency and cycle-time metrics
Quality, accuracy and error reduction
Transaction lifecycle and processing
Cheque clearing and processing
Process improvement and automation
Service levels and quality
Approval processes and delegation
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Governance of service standards
Responsible and ethical service
Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
Quality monitoring and coaching

Leadership and Management

Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
Receivables, payables and inventory management
Measuring coaching outcomes
Strengths, flow and engagement
Cash and liquidity management
SME portfolio management
Team leadership within finance
Working capital management and the cash cycle
Subcontractor and supplier management
Front office and reservations management
Meaning, purpose and values
Workforce management and scheduling
Front-office and reception management
Relationship management and retention
Performance management in service

People and Development

Appraisal of development projects
Managing resistance and upskilling teams
Feedback and developmental conversations
Career and talent development
Building a coaching culture
Measuring coaching and mentoring impact
Capability and skills frameworks
Leadership and management development
Coaching models and frameworks (GROW)
Competency framework development
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Leading remote and hybrid teams
Team diversity and inclusion
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Creating a coaching culture

Communication

Investor relations and market communication
Presenting financial information clearly
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
The media and telecommunications landscape
Outcome and process measures
Communicating financial results
Professional case study and presentation
Communicating with families and carers
Psychoeducation and public communication
Professional documentation and presentation
Communications strategy and planning
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Presentation and public speaking

Stakeholders and Clients

Stakeholder mapping for the finance function
Business partnering and influencing
Negotiation tactics and behaviours
Strategic customer relationships
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Client feedback and satisfaction
Psychometric and screening tools
The project environment and stakeholders
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Data products and stakeholder value
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration

Markets and Customers

Fees, pricing and interchange
Transfer pricing documentation
Pricing strategy
Brand health and measurement
Building strategic customer relationships
Customer success and retention
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Customer experience and journey mapping
Competitive and market intelligence
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer and journey analysis
Operational efficiency and productivity

Technology and Systems

Ethics of technology in practice
Digital finance and automation roadmaps
Innovation and fintech partnerships
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and finance systems
Automation, RPA and the digital close
Digital currencies and CBDCs
Emerging tools and innovation
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
Practice management systems
Digital permits and inspections
Automation and safety technology
Professional writing and reports
Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery

Strategic Context

Managing difficult conversations
Collections strategy
Hedging strategies and instruments
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress
Turning strategy into results
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
Negotiation strategy and planning
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Content strategy across platforms
Digital marketing strategy
Data-driven growth
Key account management strategy
Translating insight into strategy

Projects and Delivery

Audit programmes and fieldwork
Planning and understanding the entity
Project finance structures
Crisis, resilience and contingency planning
Leading finance projects and change
Forecasting and planning (FP&A)
Realising and measuring project value
Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
Designing the project plan and schedule
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Project initiation and chartering
Building project management maturity
Sustainability and social impact in projects
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Project KPIs and performance metrics

Performance Measurement

Performance and SLAs
Building trust and engagement
Leading groups and workshops
Performance measurement and attribution
Finance KPIs and the finance scorecard
Social performance and outreach
Investment principles and objectives
Metrics and reporting
Performance management systems and cycles
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Banking KPIs and branch scorecards
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Sales performance and pipeline management
Collaboration and teamwork

Procurement and Suppliers

Value-chain and supply-chain finance
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
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Public versus private procurement
Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Projects, programmes and portfolios
ERP platforms and vendors

Ethics and Conduct

Ethics and suitability
Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
Ethics, transparency and reputation
Professional ethics in customer service
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Data ethics and customer privacy
Bribery, corruption and conduct risk
Ethics and independence
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Ethics in communications

People Administration

Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Workforce and shift management in retail
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Talent, succession and workforce learning
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Project governance and assurance
Project governance frameworks
Leading project governance

Professional Leadership Practice

Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Ethics and responsible leadership
Quality management and standards
Knowledge management and organisational learning
Data quality and master data management
Key account management
Journey management and tracking
Property management and facility operations
Programme cycle management in NGOs
Project management software and tools
Document and configuration management
Programme management principles
Portfolio management and prioritisation

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Liquidity Versus Solvency — applied to your own work
Currency Exposure and Natural Hedging — applied to your own work
Investment Appraisal and Cost of Capital — applied to your own work
Funding, Facilities and Timing — applied to your own work
Regulatory and Prudential Constraints — applied to your own work
Control Over Treasury Operations — applied to your own work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFND 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 CFND?

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 CFND 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 CFND internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CFND certification?

The Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist 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 CFND 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 CFND?

The Certified Fund Administration and NAV 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 CFND?

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

Can I study the CFND 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 CFND?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CFND strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Certified Fund Administration and NAV Specialist

Certified Fund Administration and NAV 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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