What is the Certified ICT for Managers Professional?

The Certified ICT for Managers Professional is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 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 ICT for Managers Professional (CIMPS) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified ICT for Managers Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified ICT for Managers Professional (CIMPS) 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 10 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 CIMPS 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 ICT for Managers Professional

Acronym

CIMPS

Who Should Enrol?

Managers and Team Leaders
Heads of Department and Directors
Senior Executives and Aspiring Leaders
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

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

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex strategic leadership functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards executive, director and C-suite leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement strategic leadership systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

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

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦ICT Literacy for Managers

✦ICT Resource Planning

✦Systems Availability

✦Information Systems Processes

✦ICT Service Continuity

✦Service Performance Metrics

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified ICT for Managers Professional · module 20 is the capstone

1

ICT Literacy for Managers

Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice · Data literacy and analytics for leaders · Operational reporting: numbers managers act on

2

ICT Service Architecture

What service quality is: expectation, delivery and the gap · Technology and digital strategy: alignment, portfolio and roadmap · Digital and self-service transformation · Digital banking platforms and APIs

3

Business Systems Overview

Procurement transformation and operating models · Security transformation and modernisation · Measuring security transformation impact · Payment technology and switches

4

ICT Resource Planning

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Agile and digital transformation projects · Digital and market transformation

5

Technology Service Procurement

Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Measuring growth and transformation impact

6

ICT Infrastructure Basics

Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship · Professional ethics in technology · Digital accessibility and inclusion

7

Systems Availability

Digital learning strategy · Sustaining transformation and benefits · Measuring learning transformation impact · Learning technology ecosystem

8

ICT Service Desk Structures

Frontline service delivery and the conditions that produce it · IT governance and technology control frameworks · GRC technology and continuous monitoring · Technology strategy and architecture choices

9

Data Management for Managers

Leading large-scale transformation · Measuring change and transformation impact · Learning technology, platforms and blended design · Professional and digital publishing practice

10

Information Systems Processes

Records, documents and information governance · Cybersecurity and information governance · Dashboards, metrics and management information · Cybersecurity and information governance for leaders

11

Cloud Service Concepts

Emerging tech: AI, blockchain and CBDCs · Agile and product operating models · Innovation and experimentation culture · Data-driven and platform business models

12

Technology Vendor Management

Benchmarking and external data sources · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR · Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Proof of concept and pilots

13

ICT Service Continuity

Continuity, disruption and organisational resilience · Leadership continuity, legacy and handover · Category and supplier innovation · Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity

14

Technology Policy Administration

The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Intelligence cycle and sources · Intelligence products and briefing · Intelligence-led security

15

ICT Asset Management

Agile metrics and velocity · Project management software and tools · Project data, reporting and analytics · Automation in project delivery

16

Service Performance Metrics

Migration and modernisation · Automation and orchestration · Testing, QA and test automation · Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery

17

ICT Issue Escalation

Data-driven decision support and analytics · Behaviour change and adoption of innovations · Demand analysis and market intelligence · Sensors, automation and controllers

18

ICT Improvement Programmes

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer · Operating-model and process re-engineering · Innovation and fintech collaboration

19

Managerial Technology Assessment

Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Web, mobile and cross-platform apps · Testing and test automation · Agile principles and Scrum

20

ICT Management Practicum

Automation and robotics · Supply-network design · Change management and adoption · Network and endpoint security

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 ICT for Managers Professional principles aligned with recognised global leadership and management competency frameworks
Apply evidence-based methods to improve strategic leadership, organisational management and business transformation
Master strategic thinking, vision and direction setting and leading teams, people and high performance
Apply decision-making, problem-solving and execution and emotional intelligence and authentic leadership 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 strategic leadership

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CIMPS certification?

The Certified ICT for Managers Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to ICT for Managers Professional, culminating in the capstone “ICT Management Practicum”, 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 CIMPS?

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 CIMPS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CIMPS internationally recognised?

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.

What is the cost of the CIMPS certification?

The Certified ICT for Managers Professional 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 CIMPS 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 CIMPS?

The Certified ICT for Managers Professional 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 CIMPS?

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

Can I study the CIMPS 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 CIMPS?

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

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.

Managing 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.

Operations Manager

NGO Sector

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

Head of Strategy

Government

Certified ICT for Managers Professional

Certified ICT for Managers Professional

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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