What is the Certified Production Planning Specialist?

The Certified Production Planning Specialist 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 9 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 Intermediate 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 Production Planning Specialist (CPPSX) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Production Planning Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Production Planning Specialist (CPPSX) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 9 Week programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPPSX 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 Production Planning Specialist

Acronym

CPPSX

Who Should Enrol?

Procurement and Purchasing Officers
Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
Contract and Category Managers
Warehouse and Inventory Managers

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 procurement functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

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

Organisational Impact

Design and implement procurement systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Production Planning Architecture

✦Material Requirements Planning

✦Work Centre Planning

✦Production Order Systems

✦Bottleneck Planning

✦Production Planning Metrics

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Production Planning Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Production Planning Architecture

Production planning and scheduling · Capacity and production planning · Event planning timelines, run sheets and production schedules · Transport, freight and cross-border movement

2

Production Demand Translation

Demand forecasting and replenishment planning · Demand planning and replenishment: deciding what to hold and when to order · Demand planning and forecasting · Shift handover and production communication

3

Master Production Scheduling

Bill of materials and master scheduling · Demand, master scheduling and material requirements planning · Sales and operations planning (S&OP) · Planning performance and service

4

Material Requirements Planning

Requirements, user stories and product decisions · Cold chain and specialised logistics · Logistics performance and cost control · Warehousing, storage and materials handling

5

Capacity Planning

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Communication planning and management · Capacity planning and rostering

6

Production Sequencing

Course structure and sequencing: the order that makes learning possible · Infrastructure planning for water and mechanisation · Trade, logistics and incoterms · Workforce planning and scheduling

7

Work Centre Planning

Travel planning, itineraries and contingency · Individual development planning · Search and rescue operations: planning the search before starting it · Evacuation planning: deciding to move people, and moving them safely

8

Production Lead Times

Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Workforce planning and critical-role risk · Workforce planning and the capability gap

9

Material Availability

Measuring equipment effectiveness: availability, performance, quality · Negotiation strategy and planning · Materials requirements planning (MRP) · Demand and supply planning (S&OP)

10

Production Order Systems

Order fulfilment: accuracy, speed and the perfect order · Inventory control: how much to hold and when to order · Order fulfilment and last-mile delivery · The strategic planning cycle and calendar

11

Batch Planning

Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution · Media planning and buying · Transport modes and selection · Warehouse design and layout

12

Production Constraints

Visibility and control towers · Warehouse operations: receiving, storing, picking and dispatch · International trade: routes, terms and getting paid · Warehouse layout and flow: designing for the work that actually happens

13

Bottleneck Planning

Scaling delivery capability · Quality and delivery metrics · Driving measurable delivery improvement · Kanban and flow-based delivery

14

Schedule Adherence

Transport operations control: schedule, disruption and recovery · Handling escalations as a leader · Teller operations, cash handling and vault management · Handling difficult customers and disputes

15

Production Rescheduling

What service quality is: expectation, delivery and the gap · Frontline service delivery and the conditions that produce it · Handling a difficult conversation at the front line · Complaint handling as a system

16

Production Planning Metrics

Evidence: collection, chain of custody and admissibility · Whistleblowing, complaints handling and investigative intelligence · Confidentiality and information handling · Implementation and delivery

17

Planning Exceptions

Balancing short-term delivery and long-term value · Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery · Handling enquiries, complaints and difficult callers · Office supply coordination and stock of consumables

18

Production Scenario Modelling

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Financial modelling: building something people can rely on · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Warehouse operations and stock accuracy

19

Production Plan Optimisation

Inventory models and optimisation · Inventory management and optimisation · Security of accommodation and transport · Investigation practice and evidence handling

20

Production Planning Project

The transport economy: modes, corridors and trade flows · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · VIP handling, invitations and seating plans · Dealership operations: stock, floorplan and margins

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 Production Planning Specialist principles aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations
Master sourcing, category management and supplier selection and contract management and negotiation
Apply logistics, warehousing and distribution and supply chain risk, resilience and continuity 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 procurement

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPPSX certification?

The Certified Production Planning Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Production Planning Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Production Planning Project”, 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 CPPSX?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPPSX certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 9 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 CPPSX internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPPSX certification?

The Certified Production Planning Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 499 and Live Virtual at USD 699. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPPSX 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 CPPSX?

The Certified Production Planning 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 CPPSX?

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

Can I study the CPPSX 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 CPPSX?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CPPSX strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

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.

Procurement 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.

Supply Chain Manager

NGO Sector

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

Category Lead

Government

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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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