How long is the Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals course?

The course runs approximately 29 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals cost?

The training fee is KES 18,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals | CCS Online Learning

Name: Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals
Price: 18000 KES

This comprehensive intermediate course equips professionals with the skills, tools and confidence to excel in leadership skills for technical professionals. Grounded in global best practice and tailored to the African context.

What You Will Learn

✓Drive the core principles and frameworks of leadership skills for technical professionals
✓Lead practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Create and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Manage and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Assess leadership & management practice with organisational strategy
✓Implement risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

29 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 120 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

61 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

59 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 122 min · 3 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

61 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

61 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 93 min · 4 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

42 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

51 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 104 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

48 min

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Designing the Approach

56 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 102 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

49 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

53 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 113 min · 3 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

50 min

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Continuous Improvement

63 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 99 min · 4 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

40 min

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Governance and Accountability

59 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 107 min · 3 hours

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Leading People and Culture

59 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

48 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Leadership Skills for Technical Professionals requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for leadership & management
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in leadership & management
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a leadership & management role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Drive the core principles and frameworks of leadership skills for technical professionals
✓Lead practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Create and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Manage and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Assess leadership & management practice with organisational strategy
✓Implement risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration29 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelIntermediate

PriceKES 18,000

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