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Certified Presentation Skills Professional

Online Certification  ·  10 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CPSP2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Presentation Skills Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Presentation Skills Professional (CPSP2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 10 Week programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPSP2 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 Presentation Skills Professional
Acronym
CPSP2
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Advanced
Duration
10 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?

  • Trainers and Facilitators
  • Instructional and Curriculum Designers
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Academic and Education Administrators
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 L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design
Global Employability
Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Presenter Mindset
✦Content Architecture
✦Persuasive Structure
✦Storytelling Techniques
✦Stage Presence
✦Executive Presentations
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Presentation Skills Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
Presentation Foundations
Professional portfolio and presentation · Structuring a presentation: architecture, opening and close · Professional case study and presentation · Professional documentation and presentation
2
Presenter Mindset
Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis · Evaluation of training effectiveness · Personal protective equipment · Risk and control effectiveness metrics
3
Audience Analysis
Audience analysis: knowing who you are speaking to · Learning needs analysis: is training the answer at all? · Needs analysis and audience assessment · Feasibility, cost and quality analysis
4
Presentation Objectives
Writing learning objectives and outcomes · The learning ecosystem and stakeholders · Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning cultures and the learning organisation
5
Content Architecture
Storyboarding and content development · Evaluation and impact plan · Reflective practice and iteration · Peer review and feedback
6
Presentation Storyboarding
Content development and storyboarding: from design to build · Gamification and interactive design · Virtual classrooms and webinars · Social and collaborative learning
7
Opening Techniques
Working with subject-matter experts: turning expertise into instruction · Accessible and inclusive learning design · Learning analytics: what platform data can and cannot tell you · Managing learning projects: scope, stakeholders and the launch
8
Persuasive Structure
Defining the problem before solving it · Decision criteria and structured choice · Creative thinking: generating options worth choosing between · Design thinking: understanding the user before designing the answer
9
Visual Slide Design
Visual communication: slides, charts and what to show · Professional writing and reports · Psychoeducation and public communication · Boundaries and self-care
10
Data Presentation
Kanban and flow-based delivery · Choosing the right delivery approach · Communication planning and management · Managing expectations and influence
11
Storytelling Techniques
Storytelling and narrative in professional communication · Incident and problem management · Agile, Scrum and Kanban delivery · Wireless, mobile and edge networking
12
Vocal Delivery
Vocal delivery for meetings, calls and virtual settings · Communication and interpersonal skills · Telephone, email and chat etiquette · Innovation in service delivery
13
Body Language
Professional and persuasive communication · Real-time and instant payments · Operational risk and resilience · Cloud, resilience and system integration
14
Stage Presence
Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room · Running an effective board meeting: preparation, time and decision · Qualitative research: interviews, focus groups and what they can and cannot tell you · Communication and conflict patterns
15
Managing Presentation Anxiety
Continuous improvement of delivery · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow · Root-cause analysis and problem solving · Analytical thinking: decomposition, patterns and mental models
16
Handling Questions and Challenges
Executive writing: briefs, emails and structure · Stakeholder management, boundaries and conflicts of interest · Professional writing and documentation · Feedback and learner support
17
Executive Presentations
Social protection: instruments, targeting and delivery systems · Building a finance career and professional development · Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Investor relations and market communication
18
Online and Hybrid Presentations
Problem definition and analysis · Implementation and delivery · Business continuity and operational resilience · Operational resilience and crisis governance
19
Presentation Performance Review
Performance management that is worth the time it takes · Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · HR service delivery and shared services
20
Professional Presentation Practicum
Game engines and real-time rendering · Discovery-driven planning and assumption testing · Prototyping, experimentation and design thinking · Writing learning objectives
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 Presentation Skills Professional principles aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve instructional design, training delivery and learning management
  • Master instructional design and curriculum development and facilitation, delivery and learner engagement
  • Apply digital, blended and e-learning and assessment, evaluation and quality assurance 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 instructional design
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPSP2 certification?

The Certified Presentation Skills Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Presentation Skills Professional, culminating in the capstone “Professional Presentation 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 CPSP2?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPSP2 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 CPSP2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPSP2 certification?

The Certified Presentation Skills 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 CPSP2 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 CPSP2?

The Certified Presentation Skills 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 CPSP2?

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

Can I study the CPSP2 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 CPSP2?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CPSP2 strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

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.

Head of Learning
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.

L&D Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CPSP2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator
Government
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