Description
The Global Certificate in Organizational Development is an advanced professional qualification designed for senior HR professionals, and management consultants who aim to strengthen organizational capability, improve performance, and lead meaningful change.
This four-course online program provides the essential knowledge and tools required to align organizational strategy, structure, people, and leadership practices for sustainable success. Delivered entirely on-demand and accessible 24/7, the program offers flexibility for busy professionals while maintaining a rigorous and practical approach.
On successful completion, participants earn the prestigious GMA Professional Certificate in Organizational Development and become recognized for their ability to design and lead development initiatives that improve business results. This internationally respected certificate in Organizational Development can be completed in approximately four months and includes 80 CPD hours of high-quality learning.
Program Details
- Level: Senior Managers and H-R Professionals
- Courses: 4 (see course details below)
- Learning: On Demand 24/7
- CPD Hours: 80 Hours (each course takes approx. 20 hours to complete)
- Duration: 4 Months
- Certification: GMA Professional Credentials
Why Earn a Certificate in Organizational Development?
On completing the Professional Certificate in Organizational Development, you will acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge and skills to enable you review the organizational strategy, structure, management processes and systems to identify the potential for transformation. You will learn how to evaluate the leadership effectiveness, and people management practices to identify areas for improvement. You will learn how develop strategy for improving strategic alignment, enhancing employee engagement, enriching the skills and capabilities of employees, upskilling leadership and strategic focus and building a performance focused organizational culture.
By completing this program, you will:
- Gain a deep understanding of contemporary organizational development theory and practice.
- Learn how to evaluate organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and people systems.
- Develop strategies to improve alignment between business goals, structure, and talent.
- Build the ability to foster engagement, inclusion, and collaboration across teams.
- Strengthen your skills in strategic HR planning, leadership development, and change management.
- Enhance your credibility as a certified professional with recognized global credentials.
Program Content
The Global Certificate in Organizational Development comprises four integrated courses that progressively develop your expertise. Each course takes approximately 20 hours to complete, giving you 80 CPD hours in total.
COURSE 1: PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR
This course explores how individuals and teams behave within organizations and how culture influences performance. You will learn how to assess the current culture of your organization, identify behavioral patterns, and plan interventions that foster collaboration and motivation. Topics include organizational culture models, employee engagement, and leadership influence on workplace dynamics. By the end of this course, you will be able to diagnose organizational culture, recognize performance barriers, and design initiatives that enhance motivation and productivity — key skills for anyone pursuing a career in Organizational Development.
COURSE 2: MANAGING TALENT IN THE ORGANIZATION
Organizations worldwide are competing for talented employees in highly transient labor markets – and acquiring, and more importantly, retaining talent has become a critical factor in the success and indeed the survival of businesses today. Talent Management has therefore become a strategic variable which senior management and H-R professionals alike need to be aware off, and to develop such management capabilities. In this course, you will learn how to develop a strategy for managing talent in the organization, and how to refine and utilize the H-R best practices to enhance employee retention, and in particular, nurture and develop high-potential employees.
COURSE 3: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
In this course, managers will acquire a broad understanding of the theoretical foundations of Strategic HRM, and the best practices applied in leading and managing people to support sustainable growth while attracting and retaining talent within the organization. Topics include strategic workforce planning, talent management, performance measurement, and the integration of HR strategy within corporate strategy. The course enables you to become a more strategic HR partner who influences leadership decisions and contributes to organizational success. For professionals earning a certificate in Organizational Development, this course ensures that your HR expertise directly supports the broader objectives of transformation and capability building.
COURSE 4: DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATION
High-Performing organizations achieve higher levels of revenue generation, profitability, higher returns for investors, and display higher levels of employee retention, motivation and productivity. In this courses, you will learn about the elements of leadership and management (the levers) which can be applied to build a high performing organization. Learn how to develop and plan for significant organizational interventions which will enhance business performance and help advance your leadership career. Completing this final course consolidates your learning and equips you with the tools to apply development principles across your organization, fully preparing you for certification as an Organizational Development specialist.
Skills / Knowledge
On completing the certificate in Organizational Development, you will have the skills and confidence to:
- understand contemporary organizational development theory
- conduct organizational assessments and identify development opportunities.
- apply modern organizational behavior and HRD frameworks to improve performance.
- develop strategic HR and OD plans that align with corporate strategy.
- design leadership and learning programs that strengthen organizational capability.
- develop and manage systems for the acquisition, and development of high potential employees across the organization.
- foster diversity, inclusion, and engagement within teams.
- lead transformation initiatives using evidence-based change management techniques.
- evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and track impact over time.
- apply best practices in the to the design of organization structure, function and resource deployment.
- develop strategies and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- develop strategies and planning to support organization transformation programs
Career and Organizational Impact
Graduates of the Global Certificate in Organizational Development gain immediate and long-term career advantages, including:
- Enhanced credibility as a certified OD practitioner.
- Greater effectiveness in driving people and organizational transformation.
- Broader career pathways in HR leadership, consulting, and executive management.
- Improved ability to design and implement high-impact development programs.
- Strengthened reputation as a strategic partner in achieving organizational goals.
In today’s competitive business environment, organizations value professionals who can navigate complexity, promote agility, and foster continuous improvement. This program helps you become that leader.
Enrol Today
Join a global community of professionals committed to shaping the future of organizational excellence. The certificate in Organizational Development gives you the expertise, confidence, and recognition to lead change, build capability, and achieve sustainable results. Start your learning journey today with Global Management Academy and take the next step in your professional evolution.
