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Certified Humanitarian Protection Specialist

Online Certification  ·  11 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHPS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Humanitarian Protection Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Humanitarian Protection Specialist (CHPS2) 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 CHPS2 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 Humanitarian Protection Specialist
Acronym
CHPS2
Category
Project Management
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

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

✦Humanitarian Protection Principles
✦Protection Monitoring
✦Child Protection in Emergencies
✦Legal Identity and Documentation
✦Protection Case Management
✦Protection Advocacy
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Humanitarian Protection Specialist · module 20 is the capstone
1
Humanitarian Protection Principles
Protection in humanitarian and displacement settings · Child protection systems and where a practitioner sits in them · Social protection systems: assistance, insurance and coverage · Humanitarian needs assessment: fast, good enough and decision-driven
2
Protection Risk Analysis
Barrier and layers-of-protection analysis · Facility and asset protection · Record-keeping and data protection · Consumer protection and fair treatment
3
Protection Context Analysis
Data protection and employee privacy · Worker rights and protection · Fire prevention and protection systems · Working at height and fall protection
4
Protection Monitoring
Physical protection: deter, detect, delay, respond · Layered protection: deter, detect, delay, respond · Layered defence and site protection · Data governance, privacy and protection by design
5
Civilian Protection
Parenting and family roles · Working with conflict and change · Blended and diverse families · Intergenerational patterns
6
Protection of Displaced Populations
Community-based organisations: governance, finance and capacity · Livelihoods, income generation and economic inclusion · Gender, inclusion and reaching those normally left out · Social accountability and community oversight
7
Child Protection in Emergencies
Reflective practice and supervision · Children and adolescents · Couples and family work · Community and voluntary settings
8
Gender-Based Violence Protection
Responding to gender-based violence: survivor-centred practice and referral · Gender-based violence: safe practice and referral · Social media and community · Data privacy, consent and compliance
9
Housing, Land and Property Protection
Social media customer care · Churn analysis and prevention · Community and advocacy building · Social media and community management
10
Legal Identity and Documentation
Identity, access management and the zero-trust shift · Public relations and reputation: earning coverage and managing the story · Child and adolescent development · Safeguarding children
11
Family Unity and Separation
Culturally responsive practice and community context · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Referral, multi-agency work and the client pathway · Working within competence: scope, referral and continuity of care
12
Community-Based Protection
Community-based protection and prevention · Community, nonprofit and volunteer management · Safeguarding and learner welfare · Social and collaborative learning
13
Protection Case Management
Fraud prevention and detection · Vulnerable consumers and inclusion · Social responsibility and human rights · Infection prevention as an organisational responsibility
14
Referral Pathways
Referral pathways and advocacy: getting people to the help that exists · Referral and stepped care · Supervision: daily oversight, standards and correction · Working across disciplines: referral, shared care and the client in the middle
15
Protection Information Management
Records, documents and information governance · PSEA systems: prevention, safe reporting and survivor-centred response · Cost of quality: prevention, appraisal and failure · Capacity, utilisation and resource optimisation
16
Protection Advocacy
Managing a guard force: competence, licensing and supervision · Crime prevention through environmental design · Guard force management and supervision · Cash, assets and loss prevention
17
Protection Mainstreaming
Health promotion and community education · People on the plant floor: skills, supervision and shift patterns · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms
18
Protection Coordination
Community mental health and outreach · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Risk assessment and safety planning · Referral and stepped care
19
Protection Programme Design
Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Theory of change: the causal argument behind a programme · Climate risk and resilient practices · Reporting and disclosure
20
Protection Strategy and Impact
Insurance and price-risk management · Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis · Enterprise risk management in banks · Credit risk measurement and mitigation
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 Humanitarian Protection 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHPS2 certification?

The Certified Humanitarian Protection Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Humanitarian Protection Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Protection Strategy and Impact”, 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 CHPS2?

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 CHPS2 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 CHPS2 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 CHPS2 certification?

The Certified Humanitarian Protection 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 CHPS2 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 CHPS2?

The Certified Humanitarian Protection 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 CHPS2?

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

Can I study the CHPS2 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 CHPS2?

Graduates progress towards senior project, programme and PMO leadership roles. The CHPS2 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

“

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
“

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
“

I earned my CHPS2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

PMO Lead
Government
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