Civil Service Recognised for Professional Certification Achievements

Eighty-one civil servants were recognised last month at the annual Professional Certification Programme Awards Ceremony hosted by the Deputy Governor’s Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit (SRIU) at the Government Administration Building. Honourees from the 2025 cohort received internationally accredited credentials in project management, business case development and change management.

Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service Honourable Franz Manderson joined the Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit to celebrate those who achieved practitioner-level certifications, the programme’s highest qualification, as well as those who earned the top scores in both foundation and practitioner-level examinations.

Three ministries were commended for the highest participant numbers in the 2025 cohort namely Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, and Infrastructure, Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability as well the Ministry of Social Development and Innovation.

In commenting on the achievements, Honourable Franz Manderson stated, “Over the past eight years, the SRIU Professional Certification Programme has become a cornerstone of our efforts to strengthen project delivery excellence across government. What began as a targeted training initiative has grown into a strategic investment in people, organisational performance and the delivery of public value.

Her further noted, “These achievements represent more than professional qualifications, they demonstrate a growing culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement across our Civil Service.”

Launched in 2018, the Professional Certification Programme equips civil servants with credentials recognised by leading international standards bodies. The initiative directly supports excellence in talent development and excellence in governance practices, two priorities of the Civil Service’s world-class vision.

Since the programme’s inception, 348 civil servants have collectively earned 602 professional certifications, reflecting a sustained commitment to building a highly skilled public-sector workforce across the Cayman Islands.

Chief Advisor to the Deputy Governor, Mary Rodrigues, highlighted the programme’s broader impact, “At its core, this programme is about strengthening the capability of our Civil Service. It is encouraging to see participants from across government equipping themselves with the skills, tools and confidence needed to develop sound business cases, manage projects effectively, and lead organisational change. At the same time, they are earning internationally recognised certifications that validate their expertise and support their professional growth.”

Since its inception, 348 civil servants have earned a total of 602 professional certifications, demonstrating the sustained commitment within the Cayman Islands Civil Service to building a highly-skilled and professional workforce.

The SRIU will launch the next cohort of the Professional Certification Programme in May 2026, providing further opportunities for civil servants to strengthen their professional capabilities and continue to improve project delivery across government.