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Become a Certified Nonprofit Sustainable Development Specialist (CNSDS®)

Drive Change. Lead Sustainable Development. Empower Communities.

Unlock your potential with the Certified Nonprofit Sustainable Development Specialist (CNSDS®) certification from AGILE HRP. This globally recognized credential equips you with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainable development initiatives within nonprofit organizations. Lead the charge in creating social, environmental, and economic impact that lasts.

Why CNSDS®?

Empower Your Career and Make a Global Impact
The CNSDS® certification is more than just a credential; it’s your pathway to becoming a leader in nonprofit sustainable development. Designed for professionals looking to make a real difference, CNSDS® provides you with the expertise to design, implement, and manage programs that balance the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced professional, this certification will enhance your ability to impact communities and organizations worldwide.

What You’ll Learn

By earning the CNSDS®, you will:

Master Sustainable Development Principles

Understand the core principles of sustainability and how they apply in the nonprofit sector.

Develop Effective Programs

Learn how to create and implement sustainable development initiatives that meet local and global needs.

Balance Social, Environmental, and Economic Goals

Gain skills to integrate sustainability across various sectors including education, health, and poverty reduction.

Engage Stakeholders Effectively

Learn strategies for collaborating with donors, governments, and other organizations to drive impactful projects.

Leverage Data and Technology

Utilize modern tools and data analytics to measure the success and scalability of sustainability initiatives.

Navigate Global Frameworks

Understand and apply international sustainability standards, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

About the Course/Certification

Certified Nonprofit Sustainable Development Specialist – CNSDS®

Offered by: AGILE HRP® (Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources, and Project Excellence)

Certification Description

The CNSDS® credential is designed for professionals who want to lead sustainable development projects within nonprofit organizations. This globally recognized certification validates your ability to integrate sustainable practices into nonprofit management, empowering you to manage social, environmental, and economic projects that positively impact communities. Whether you are advancing in your current nonprofit role or starting a new career in sustainable development, the CNSDS® certification is your key to success.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who earn the CNSDS® will be able to:

Testing Outcomes

The CNSDS® exam assesses the following competencies:

CNSDS® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training

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4-Day Training
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$1,300

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Gleb Mikulich –AGILE-HRP® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader

Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
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4-Day Training

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$1,300

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Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination

Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.

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4-Day Training
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$1,300

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Séverine Boulard –AGILE-HRP® Executive Trainer.

Séverine Boulard is an international HR consultant, trainer, and founder of HR Graff Consulting GmbH, Switzerland. With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership roles across banking, finance, consulting, fintech, and high-growth international environments, she specializes in HR transformation, compliance, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has led HR functions across multiple jurisdictions and is recognised for combining strategic expertise with practical, business-focused execution. Séverine delivers engaging training programs designed to translate complex HR topics into real-world leadership capability. She holds a European Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and completed executive studies in HR Transformation through Cornell University. She trains in English, French, German, and Russian.

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4-Day Training
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$1,300

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Ilaria D'Onofrio –AGILE-HRP® Executive Trainer.

Ilaria D’Onofrio is an international HR consultant, trainer, and the founder of ID Talent & Beyond, based in the Barcelona area.
With over 14 years of leadership experience in global HR and talent acquisition roles across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, she specializes in enabling sustainable talent ecosystems for ambitious organizations.
Her expertise spans organizational design, workforce planning, cross-border HR operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, and change management

Throughout her career, Ilaria has partnered with executive teams and senior stakeholders to navigate rapid organizational growth and structural transformation. Notably, she successfully designed and executed a multi-market strategy that scaled regional operations across France, Spain, Italy, and Germany from 150 to 450 employees within 18 months. 

Her extensive corporate background also includes leading massive high-volume talent operations for premier global brands like The Walt Disney Company, and managing strategic workforce solutions for major financial institutions like BNP Paribas.

Through ID Talent & Beyond, Ilaria provides independent advisory services and delivers highly engaging training programs designed to strengthen management capability, scale team performance, and translate complex HR frameworks into real-world leadership success. 

She holds a European Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting of Foreign Languages and is currently pursuing an MSc in Business and Organizational Psychology.

She delivers training seamlessly in English, Italian, French, and Spanish

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