Certified GBS Professionals®
Digital World Class® Performance Is Powered by World-Class Talent
The success of your global business services (GBS) or shared services organization depends on the knowledge and capabilities of your employees. The Certified GBS Professionals® (CGBSP) program offers comprehensive training and talent development in areas related to business services functions.
Aligned to GBS roles and career stages, our three GBS programs all follow the same common curriculum and program structure:
Aligned to GBS roles and career stages, our three GBS programs all follow the same common curriculum and program structure:
Certificate in GBS (CGBS®)
The Certificate in GBS is for entry-level and early career associates looking to develop a better understanding of the value of their role in a GBS or shared services organization. Through the 10 CGBS courses, professionals learn the key characteristics of top-performing GBS organizations, and how to contribute to improvement initiatives and the success of the GBS organization.
Diploma in GBS (DGBS®)
The Diploma in GBS is for GBS team leaders and managers or senior associates preparing for managerial roles who require in-depth understanding of GBS. Through the 10 DGBS courses, professionals learn and develop the skills and competencies to support strategic objectives and optimize performance.
Advanced Diploma in GBS (ADGBS®)
The Advanced Diploma in GBS is for GBS leaders and senior executives who require advanced understanding of GBS. Through 10 ADGBS courses, professionals learn and develop the knowledge and expertise to lead a GBS organization, set strategy, and mobilize the management team to drive service expansion and overall contribution to the enterprise.
Certified GBS Professionals® membership community
Graduates of the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs can become members of a thriving community of peers. This private community provides opportunities to network with like-minded professionals from around the GBS world, share ideas, collaborate, ask questions and keep up to date with developments in the evolving GBS sector.
Members may continue using the digital badge and designation. In addition, they have access to:
The e-learning platform
Discussion forums for sharing insights and experiences
Exclusive resources such as articles, webinars, podcasts and other events
Search functionality for finding content by keyword or category
Messaging features to connect with other members
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Filling Critical Skills in the GBS Organization
Competency and talent development in three key areas:
Benefits to your organization
- Improve business performance – companies that have a Digital World Class® talent management strategy have a demonstrable track record of performance improvement
- Create a more dynamic, agile and engaged workforce to support the development of digital GBS
- Build the key foundational knowledge and skills in best practices, performance metrics, stakeholder management and control frameworks
- Create a culture of continuous improvement
- Establish clear career development paths at every level
- Attract, retain and develop talent with cutting-edge, globally consistent training programs