What is the Certified Public Policy Consultant?

The Certified Public Policy Consultant is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

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 Public Policy Consultant (CPUPC) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Public Policy Consultant

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Public Policy Consultant (CPUPC) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 9 Week programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPUPC 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 Public Policy Consultant

Acronym

CPUPC

Who Should Enrol?

Governance and Compliance Officers
Policy and Regulatory Analysts
Risk and Audit Professionals
Company Secretaries and Board Advisors

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 governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Policy Problem Diagnosis

✦Policy Options Development

✦Economic and Fiscal Policy Analysis

✦Policy Risk Assessment

✦Policy Brief Development

✦Policy Monitoring and Evaluation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Public Policy Consultant · module 20 is the capstone

1

Public Policy Consulting Foundations

Public service management and accountability to citizens · Policy cycle and evidence-based policy · Policy and public engagement · HR policy: writing, consulting on and applying the rules of the workplace

2

Policy Problem Diagnosis

Diagnosis, guiding policy and coherent action · Research methods for policy · Policy development and drafting · Monitoring and policy evaluation

3

Policy Research and Evidence

Development research: designing studies that inform policy · Sustainable development: goals, systems and policy integration · Designing an HR intervention or policy · Policy, planning and objectives

4

Stakeholder and Political Mapping

Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Stakeholder mapping and business partnering · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Stakeholder mapping and partnering

5

Policy Options Development

Policy analysis and appraising options · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills

6

Policy Feasibility Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Regulatory impact assessment · Evaluating strategic options: suitability, acceptability and feasibility

7

Regulatory and Institutional Analysis

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Regulation, rulemaking and enforcement by the state · Tax administration and compliance · Digital tax administration

8

Economic and Fiscal Policy Analysis

The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Scaling delivery capability · Quality and delivery metrics · Driving measurable delivery improvement

9

Policy Impact Assessment

Blended delivery techniques · Accessibility in delivery · Continuous improvement of delivery · Referral, multi-agency work and the client pathway

10

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Policy

Stakeholders, agency and accountability · Governance transformation and reform · Sustaining reform and benefits · Professional standards and self-regulation

11

Policy Risk Assessment

Risk and vulnerability assessment · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do · Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery · Administrative compliance: statutory returns, registers and deadlines

12

Policy Consultation Design

Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room · Presenting online: virtual delivery and remote audiences · Passenger operations and service delivery · Telehealth and digital care delivery

13

Policy Advocacy and Influence

Referral pathways and advocacy: getting people to the help that exists · Preventive and public mental health · Queues, waiting and backlog in service work · Assurance, audit and health checks

14

Policy Brief Development

Professional ethics and codes of conduct in agriculture · Anti-corruption, integrity and fair dealing · Self-service analytics · Service standards and moments of truth

15

Government Client Advisory

Client relationships, accounts and retention · Responsible and ethical service · Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs · Continuous improvement in service

16

Policy Implementation Planning

The policy cycle: from problem to implementation · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Service blueprinting · Service analytics and dashboards

17

Policy Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation: two different jobs, often confused · Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Leading service projects and change · Team leadership in customer service

18

Policy Communication

Regulatory duty and accountability · Service quality and turnaround metrics · Foreign exchange and treasury operations · Bribery, corruption and conduct risk

19

Policy Consulting Ethics and Quality

SLAs, OLAs and service levels · Continual service improvement · Risk, compliance and audit · Internal audit charter and role

20

Public Policy Consulting Capstone

Financial inclusion, agency banking and mobile money · Conduct risk, fair treatment and responsible lending · Central banking, monetary policy and supervision · Business development risk, ethics and integrity

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 Public Policy Consultant principles aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability
Master corporate governance principles and boards and regulatory compliance and risk management
Apply policy analysis, research and development and ethics, integrity and anti-corruption 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 corporate governance

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPUPC certification?

The Certified Public Policy Consultant is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Public Policy Consultant, culminating in the capstone “Public Policy Consulting Capstone”, 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 CPUPC?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPUPC 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 CPUPC internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPUPC certification?

The Certified Public Policy Consultant is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPUPC 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 CPUPC?

The Certified Public Policy Consultant 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 CPUPC?

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

Can I study the CPUPC 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 CPUPC?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CPUPC strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society 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.

Head of Governance

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.

Compliance Manager

NGO Sector

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

Policy Lead

Government

Certified Public Policy Consultant

Certified Public Policy Consultant

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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