Certifications & Credentials

IIMA AGMP Program

Certifications & Professional Enhancements

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning

Learning has been a defining principle throughout Vivek Sharma’s professional journey. While experience provides perspective, continuous learning builds the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to lead effectively in a constantly evolving world.

Over the years, Vivek has pursued academic qualifications, professional certifications, and executive development programmes that have strengthened his expertise in leadership, learning & development, coaching, organizational development, and management. Each credential reflects a conscious investment in expanding his capabilities, embracing new ideas, and remaining relevant in an ever-changing business environment.

His educational journey spans engineering, management, executive education, and professional certifications from respected institutions, complemented by years of practical experience across corporate leadership, executive coaching, capability building, and academic engagement.

For Vivek, certifications are not milestones to be collected—they represent a commitment to continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence. They reinforce a simple belief that effective leaders never stop learning.

Certifications

  • Certified DISC ,Emotional Intelligence & Learning Style Inventory assessor & approved to administer online assessment for recruitment ,coaching and personal development ( Thomas Assessment )
  • Certified Psychometric Assessor ( Psytech International, UK)
  • Certified Enneagram Personality Coach (Questa International)
  • Certified in administering “Emotional Intelligence” tool for assessing EQ
  • Certified in Assessment/Development Centres (KPMG)
  • Certified Life/Executive Coach in “Appreciative Coaching”(DOOR International)
  • Certified NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming ) practitioner (Dr Richard Bandler Institute )
  • Certified OKR (Objectives & Key Results) Coach from OKR International
  • Certified EDGE “Green Buildings” professional from IFC (International Finance Corporation)

Professional Enhancements

  • AGMP (Accelerated General Management Program) One Year Executive Development Program from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)
  • UGC NET –Eligibility for Lectureship (HRD)
  • Licentiate –Insurance Institute of India (III) –Gold Medal
  • AFP – Associate Financial Planner – FPSB (Financial Planning Service Board)
  • ALMI – Associate Life Management Institute (LOMA – Life Office Management Institute, USA)
  • Landmark Curriculum (Landmark Education)
  • “Coaching for Breakthrough Performance “-Life Learning Solutions
  • “Magic of making Training Fun”- SMR Malaysia
  • Learner Based Training (The Silent Message Co)
  • Competency Mapping (HRD Consultants )
  • Max Assessor Training, based on Malcolm Baldrige quality award(ASQ American Society for Quality )
  • Role Efficacy Workshop (ISABS )
  • Certificate Programme in “Developing Research Excellence” from IIT Delhi
  • Certificate programme on HRD & OD instruments (National HRD Network)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Training from ASQ

Certificates & Credentials