Certified Employee Experience & Engagement Leader (CEXEL)®
Inspire Culture. Elevate Experience.Drive Retention.
In today’s evolving workplace, organizations thrive not just on performance but on purpose, engagement, and how employees feel about their journey from recruitment to exit. The Certified Employee Experience & Engagement Leader (CEXEL)®, awarded by the Global Institute for Workforce Leadership and Innovation , empowers leaders to design and implement transformative employee experiences and engagement strategies that directly impact culture, innovation, and retention.
This certification is a vital credential for professionals who are passionate about employee wellbeing, human-centered leadership, and cultural transformation, and who want to lead high-impact experience initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
Why You Should Pursue the CEXEL® Certification
- Become a recognized expert in building employee-centric organizations
- Learn to craft and execute end-to-end experience strategies from onboarding to alumni
- Position yourself as a strategic HR partner in culture development, inclusion, and innovation
- Use data and analytics to drive engagement decisions and talent strategy
- Master tools and techniques that foster loyalty, purpose, and workforce resilience
- Earn a certification that meets international ANSI/ISO standards, respected by global organizations
Upon completing the CEXEL® certification, participants will:
- Build and implement employee experience (EX) strategies that align with organizational values
- Design inclusive and psychologically safe cultures that foster trust and belonging
- Apply behavioral science and employee journey mapping to improve retention and productivity
- Develop and lead employee listening programs and real-time engagement metrics
- Implement AI tools and feedback systems that enhance personalized EX at scale
- Align DEI, wellness, and leadership development into a unified engagement framework
The CEXEL® certification assesses candidates in:
- Crafting impactful employee experience designs and culture blueprints
- Measuring engagement through qualitative and quantitative methods
- Applying journey maps, personas, and EX metrics
- Using tools like Glint, CultureAmp, Qualtrics, and AI-powered pulse platforms
- Integrating DEI, leadership, and wellbeing into holistic EX frameworks
- Driving ROI through experience-driven performance outcomes
Who Should Enroll? Enroll?
- HR professionals and employee experience managers
- DEI and organizational development (OD) leaders
- Talent engagement, L&D, and people operations specialists
- Culture transformation consultants and strategists
- Senior leaders aiming to drive workforce performance through culture and connection
Whether you lead engagement for 20 employees or 2,000—this certification prepares you to lead with impact.
About the CEXEL® Examination
Format: 100 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
Delivery: Online, remotely proctored
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Languages Available: English, Arabic
Credential Awarded: Certified Employee Experience & Engagement Leader (CEXEL)®
Assessment Domain Areas
The CEXEL® exam evaluates competencies across the following domains:
1. Employee Experience Design & Strategy
2. Organizational Culture, Values & Leadership Alignment
3. Employee Listening, Feedback, and Engagement Analytics
4. DEI, Belonging & Wellbeing Integration
5. Technology, AI Tools, and Platforms in EX
6. Employee Lifecycle Mapping & Retention Tactics
Certification Fee
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Exam Fee:
$400 -
Includes:
Certification Benefits - Group/corporate discounts available for team registrations
Certification Benefits
- Credentialed use of CEXEL® title and digital badge
- Recognition by leading organizations and institutions worldwide
- Free eBook: “Building Experience-Driven Cultures: A Leadership Guide”
- Access to engagement frameworks, journey maps, templates, and survey tools
- Invitations to join GIL-HRPM® EX webinars, roundtables, and research initiatives
- Pathway to advanced culture and leadership certifications or GIL-HRPM® Fellowship
How to Prepare
Upon registration, candidates receive:
- The official CEXEL® Study Guide and Experience Design Toolkit
- Sample engagement plans, journey maps, onboarding blueprints, and wellness models
- Real-world case studies from high-performing organizations
- Optional live or recorded prep sessions
- Video tutorials on survey platforms, persona development, and feedback culture
No coding or analytics background required—ideal for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and experience strategists.
How to Register
- 1. Visit the CEXEL® Registration Portal
- 2. Complete the online application
- 3. Pay the certification fee
- 4. Access your resources and begin preparing
- 5. Schedule and complete your exam
For institutional access or affiliate opportunities, contact: admin@agilehrp.org
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees : Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD
Shape Culture. Build Belonging. Create Exceptional Employee Journeys.
The CEXEL® certification positions you at the forefront of people strategy, where experience drives performance. Become the leader who designs workplaces employees never want to leave.