How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert (CSUS2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert (CSUS2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 11 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 CSUS2 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 Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert

Acronym

CSUS2

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

Career Advancement

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

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to procurement

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

Global Employability

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

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Green Procurement Principles

✦Green Specifications

✦Supplier Social Screening

✦Total Cost of Ownership

✦Supplier Sustainability Development

✦Sustainable Procurement Risk

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Sustainable Procurement Foundations

Sustainable supply chains: influence beyond your own operations · Sustainable procurement principles and standards · Sustainable procurement: specifications, life-cycle cost and evaluation · Responsible and sustainable procurement

2

Green Procurement Principles

The green economy, natural capital and green jobs · Green finance and incentives · Sustainability and green IT · Procurement and contract value

3

Procurement Sustainability Policy

Procurement governance, ethics and public accountability · The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Sustainability standards and frameworks · Exit, sustainability and handover: what continues after the project

4

Sustainable Procurement Planning

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Team leadership in procurement · Procurement transformation and operating models · Digital procurement roadmaps

5

Green Specifications

Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices · Climate risk: physical, transition and scenario analysis · Climate adaptation: vulnerability, adaptive capacity and pathways · Climate finance: sources, instruments and access

6

Sustainable Supplier Identification

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Supplier identification and pre-qualification · Supplier codes of conduct and audits · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability

7

Supplier Environmental Screening

Environmental and social safeguards · Soil environmental quality: structure, contamination and erosion · Livestock environmental load: manure, emissions and siting · Farm environmental compliance, management plans and auditing

8

Supplier Social Screening

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) · Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · ESG, sustainability reporting and corporate responsibility · Sustainability and environmental duty

9

Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

Ethical sourcing and modern slavery · Responsible and ethical service · Ethical and responsible technology · Fair trade and responsible supply

10

Life-Cycle Costing

Costing: knowing what things actually cost · Circular economy and life cycle thinking: designing waste out · Family life-cycle transitions · Pollution prevention and control

11

Total Cost of Ownership

Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop · Total cost of ownership · Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership · Total cost of ownership versus purchase price

12

Sustainable Tender Evaluation

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Environmental stewardship and duty of care · Land rights, tenure and equitable resource use · Housing, welfare and environmental management

13

Green Contracting

Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Circular economy: design, business models and material flows · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Housekeeping and workplace environment

14

Supplier Sustainability Development

The threat landscape and security environment · Hostile-environment awareness · Resource allocation and capital discipline · Environmental scanning: PESTLE and horizon scanning

15

Circular Procurement

Circular agriculture and waste-to-value · Climate-smart agriculture principles · Regenerative and conservation agriculture · Soil carbon and sequestration

16

Low-Carbon Procurement

Carbon, greenhouse gases and soil carbon sequestration · Carbon markets and offsetting: what a credit is and is not · Agroforestry and integrated farming systems · Climate-smart agriculture and land degradation

17

Sustainable Procurement Risk

Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation · Long-term value creation and stewardship · Disclosure, notes and integrated reporting · Regulatory reporting and disclosure

18

Sustainable Procurement Measurement

Integrating HSE and environment · Safety culture and climate · Mindfulness and executive energy · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship

19

Procurement Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability, CSR and non-financial reporting · Sustainability reporting: standards, boundaries and what gets disclosed · Expert reporting and courts · Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions

20

Green Procurement Transformation

Market analysis and environmental scanning · Sustainability and responsible marketing · Data for climate and risk · Climate-smart agriculture principles

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 Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSUS2 certification?

The Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert, culminating in the capstone “Green Procurement Transformation”, 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 CSUS2?

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 CSUS2 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 CSUS2 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 CSUS2 certification?

The Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CSUS2 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 CSUS2?

The Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert 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 CSUS2?

The Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CSUS2 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 CSUS2?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CSUS2 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 CSUS2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Category Lead

Government

Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert

Certified Sustainable and Green Procurement Expert

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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