Description
The Global Professional Diploma in Organizational Development is a comprehensive program designed for senior managers, HR professionals, and organizational leaders who want to master the skills required to build stronger, more resilient, and high-performing organizations. By completing this advanced program, you will earn the highly respected Certified Organizational Development Specialist credential—a qualification that recognizes your expertise in aligning strategy, people, leadership, and processes for sustainable business success.
This program is built around eight carefully structured courses, each providing practical insights and actionable tools to help you become a trusted leader in organizational transformation. Delivered fully online, with flexible on-demand 24/7 learning, the program allows you to study at your own pace while balancing professional and personal commitments.
With 160 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, the diploma provides a deep, structured pathway for those looking to accelerate their careers in human resources, organizational leadership, and corporate transformation. On completion, you will not only hold a certificate in Organizational Development, but you will also have the confidence and capability to design and lead programs that enhance culture, improve performance, and support sustainable growth.
On successful completion of courses in the program and the 2 online examinations, candidates will be awarded the CERTIFIED ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST credential.
- Level: Senior Managers and H-R Professionals
- Courses: 8 (see course details below)
- Learning: On Demand 24/7
- CPD Hours: 160 Hours (each course takes approx. 20 hours to complete)
- Duration: 6 Months
- Certification: GMA Certified Professional Credentials
- Role Fit: Manager Organization Development / H-R Business Partner
Why Choose the Global Professional Diploma in Organizational Development?
The ability to navigate organizational change and development is now one of the most sought-after skills in senior management and HR leadership roles. Companies across industries need leaders who can effectively analyze strategy, align people and structures, and lead cultural transformation.
By enrolling in this certificate in Organizational Development, you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary organizational development theory and practice.
- Learn to assess organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and people management systems.
- Develop strategies for aligning corporate goals with HR and organizational development initiatives.
- Acquire advanced skills to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Build leadership capabilities and design a personal growth plan for executive roles.
- Master techniques for leading change initiatives and building high-performance cultures.
This program is not only a professional qualification; it is a career accelerator that equips you with the credibility and expertise to take on senior leadership roles.
Who should Enrol?
This program is ideal for:
- Senior HR professionals seeking to broaden their impact on organizational strategy.
- Managers responsible for leading transformation initiatives.
- Executives aiming to build high-performance cultures.
- Consultants specializing in HR and organizational development.
- Leaders preparing for senior executive roles in large organizations.
Whether you are already leading organizational change or preparing to step into a more strategic role, this Professional Diploma in Organizational Development will give you the expertise and credibility to succeed.
Program Content
The Global Professional Diploma in Organizational Development comprises eight core courses, each focusing on a critical area of organizational effectiveness. Together, they provide a complete framework for leading development and transformation initiatives.
COURSE 1: PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR
In this course you will learn how to identify the prevailing culture of your organization, and where to seek opportunities for transformation. You will also learn about best practices in motivation and engagement, and leadership strategies to optimize organizational capabilities and performance.
COURSE 2: 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.
COURSE 3: MANAGING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ORGANIZATION
This course provides managers with an in depth understanding of the core principles of diversity management, and to recognize and make the case for the benefits of diversity within workplaces. You will learn overcome diversity and equality challenges in the workplace, and learn to how to develop strategy and programs to promote diversity and equality in the workplace, in line with legislation and management best practice.
COURSE 4: LEADING HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
In this course, you will develop in depth knowledge of the strategic contribution of HRD, the range of elements which make up a successful HRD strategy, and how to position your HRD strategy within a wider organizational development strategy.
COURSE 5: DEVELOPING THE H-R STRATEGIC PLAN
Human Resources Management Strategy is integral to the success of the most successful commercial and public sector organizations across the world. Not only should we seek to formulate an HRM strategy which is aligned with corporate strategy, but as HR leaders, you will want to influence, and indeed shape the overall strategy of the business so that it embeds best practice in people management and organizational development. In this course, we will take your through the process of analysis, synthesis and development of the Human Resources Management Strategic Plan, and provide you the with tools and techniques to successfully implement your H-R strategy.
COURSE 6: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
This course is designed to help senior managers plan and manage their own leadership development journey. You will explore the core competencies required to succeed in executive roles, including strategic thinking, decision making, and resilience in complex and changing environments. The course will guide you through creating a personal leadership development plan, setting objectives for ongoing improvement, and using practical tools to track your progress. By completing this course, you will be equipped to take a structured and proactive approach to building the capabilities required for sustained success at the executive level.
COURSE 7: 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.
COURSE 8: LEADING AND MANAGING CHANGE IN THE ORGANIZATION
In introducing major programs which require significant structural transformational and business practices and management behaviors, those leading such programs will need to apply best practice techniques and principles in managing change. The course is designed for managers planning to lead and undertake a change initiative within the organization, or those leading a team that is experiencing change and want to understand how the team can maximize its contribution during the change process. You will learn how to mobilize resources and communicate the change agenda. You will also learn how to create mechanisms to support individuals, teams and organizations through the change processes, and to monitor progress and effective manage a successful transformation program.
Skills / Knowledge
On completing this certificate in Organizational Development, you will be able to:
- Diagnose organizational challenges and design effective development strategies.
- Coach, mentor, and support employees to enhance performance.
- Identify and address training needs for individuals and teams.
- Overcome barriers to learning and coaching in the workplace.
- Evaluate the outcomes of development programs and measure impact.
- Lead complex change initiatives with confidence.
- Build a high-performance culture aligned with organizational goals
These capabilities will position you as a leader who not only understands organizational systems but also has the tools to influence them.
Certification
Professional Credential Awards
CPD Certificates – On completion of each course in the program, you will be able to download and print a Course Completion Certificate, detailing your Continuing Professional Development Credits.
Digital Credentials – On successful completion of all your courses, you will receive an email with a link to your Digital Credentials. These will include your Digital Badge and Digital Certificate.
Social Share – You will be able to share your digital credentials on LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
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