Chartered Leadership Professional

By Dr. Zulk Shamsuddin

The Chartered Leadership Professional (CLP) ™ is an ISO-standard skills certification for individuals in managerial positions who wish to be certified in leadership and management. This certification requires an assessment of the individual capability in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling human resources that contributed toward the effectiveness of the organization's operations. Leadership is the most important function of management. It helps to maximize efficiency which can help to achieve the overall vision and goals of the business.
It forms the basis of the assessment that applicants must pass to gain the Chartered Leadership Professional status and inclusion in the Directory of Certified Professionals of The Global Academy of Finance and Management ®.
Stand out from the crowd with the GAFM® Chartered Leadership Professional certification.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jun 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781387850730

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ISBN: 9781387850730

INTRODUCTION

The Chartered Leadership Professional (CLP) ™ is an ISO-standard skills certification for individuals in managerial positions who wish to be certified in leadership and management. This certification requires an assessment of the individual capability in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling human resources that contributed toward the effectiveness of the organization’s operations.

It forms the basis of the assessment that applicants must pass to gain the Chartered Leadership Professional status and inclusion in the Directory of Certified Professionals of The Global Academy of Finance and Management ®.

Leadership is the most important function of management. It helps to maximize efficiency which can help to achieve the overall vision and goals of the business. Stand out from the crowd with the GAFM® Chartered Leadership Professional certification.

Benefits of becoming a Chartered Leadership Professional

Personal recognition from your peers.

Enhanced CV to get noticed by top recruiters.

A framework for the development of your career.

International recognition.

Assurance for clients of high standards and ethical practice.

Use of the post-nominal CLP or Chartered Leadership Professional

Introduce yourself with this exclusive certification card during networking, business events, conference, training, and anywhere. Certification has its privileges.

Importance of Certification

Certificates and certifications, the names for these credentials sound confusingly similar. But there are important differences. Here’s what you need to know about these resume-enhancing options and how they might advance your career.

What is a Certificate?

Earning a certificate is about education. Certificates are academic credentials awarded by colleges, universities or other educational institutions. Students in certificate programs learn new knowledge in a specific subject or discipline and earn a certificate by successfully completing the coursework. An ideal student for a certificate program is someone who is willing to go through the experience of growing their own skillset, being real about what they want to learn, and working with others, says Jennifer Diamond, an instructor for the UW Certificate in Project Management. Many certificate programs have few, if any, admission requirements, making them an excellent option if you want to move forward in your career. The programs are usually noncredit and take less time to complete than a degree. Certificates are commonly listed on resumes as education, and some meet education requirements for first-time or renewed certifications.

What is a Certification?

When you have the professional knowledge you need, a certification allows you to prove it.  Certifications indicate mastery of skills or standards. Professional certifications are granted by industry groups or career-related organizations. These groups assess your qualifications, usually through an exam or application process. Many certifications include the privilege to use a related designation following your professional title. A certification differs from a license, which permits you to work in a certain profession and is usually issued by the government or regulatory agencies.

Benefits of Certification

Certification helps in learning new technologies, skills, and abilities for a specific promotion. Earning a new certification or an advanced certification in a particular area of expertise can help in advancing your career.

Professional certification shows consumers and potential employers that you are committed to your profession and are well-trained. It gives them confidence in your abilities and knowledge. Certification makes you more valuable to employers, so you can expect to earn more than someone without certification.

Certifications can give you the chance to learn needed skills, and be a quick way to show employers you have those skills. On the other hand, certifications can require studying or coursework, and cost up to several hundred dollars to take.

Soft Skills for Leadership Professional

Personal characteristics can indicate how the candidate will approach the job and how he or she might relate to coworkers.  Evaluate the following personal characteristics relative to the tasks and responsibilities you have listed for the job opening:

Analytical and creative abilities. A candidate’s abilities in these two areas determine how he or she assesses problems and comes up with new approaches to solving them.

Decision-making style. The decision-making style is very individual. Some people are extremely structured, analytical, fact-based, while others rely more on intuition. Some make decisions quickly, while others ponder them for a long time. Some depend on consensus, while others seek their own counsel. It is critical to determine whether a particular style is required for success in the job and, if so, what it is.

Interpersonal skills. Since interpersonal skills and behavior are intimately connected, understanding a candidate’s interpersonal skills is an important part of the hiring decision process. To determine which interpersonal skills are most appropriate for a given position, think about the set of tasks that will be performed in the position. Which traits will translate into good performance, especially in view of the superiors, peers, and direct reports with whom the person will interact? For example, a controller should ideally be patient and formal, demonstrating careful, cautious, and detail-oriented behavior. For a sales manager, high extroversion and low formality may be desirable.

Motivation. The candidate’s personal goals, interests, energy level, and job progression often demonstrate their level of motivation. So, ask yourself, "Does this job match the candidate’s personal aspirations? Would he or she do the job with enthusiasm and energy?

How To Make Your Skills Stand Out

ADD RELEVANT SKILLS TO YOUR RESUME

Emphasize the required job skills in your resume, especially in the description of your work history.

HIGHLIGHT SKILLS IN YOUR COVER LETTER:

You can incorporate soft skills into your cover letter. Include one or two of the skills mentioned in this article and give specific examples of instances when you demonstrated these traits at work.

USE SKILL WORDS DURING JOB INTERVIEWS:

Keep the top skills listed