How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor in Burkina Faso

Executive Summary

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor (CDEM) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDEM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Acronym

CDEM

Who Should Enrol?

Counsellors and Therapists
Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners
Social and Community Workers
Helping-Profession Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex counselling functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement counselling systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to counselling

Global Employability

Qualify for counselling roles across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Counselling Theories, Models and Approaches

✦Assessment, Case Formulation and Treatment Planning

✦Therapeutic Skills, Alliance and Communication

✦Specialised Populations and Presenting Concerns

✦Coaching, Wellbeing and Positive Psychology

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching · Professional roles, boundaries and settings

2

Ethics, Supervision and Safety

Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Contracting and the three-way agreement

3

Outcomes and Review

Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Reputation and crisis communications

4

Scope, Boundary and Referral

The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)

5

The Therapeutic Alliance

The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Behavioural and process addictions

6

Contracting and Confidentiality

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Brand strategy, identity and architecture

7

Listening, Reflection and Restraint

Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Driving effective, ethical outcomes

8

Health Context

Leadership impact and organisational health metrics · Physical security design and layered defence · Forecasting and pipeline health · Risk assessment and safety planning

9

Standards and Quality

IT professional roles and standards · Quality, defects and reliability · Continuous improvement and DevOps metrics · Driving measurable IT improvement

10

Conflict and Resistance

Managing difficult conversations · Managing resistance and readiness · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Negotiation and conflict management

11

Records and Reporting

Reporting to leadership · Data quality, analysis and reporting · Professional report writing and presentation · Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics

12

Coaching Practice

Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes · Coaching and developing team members · Sales enablement and coaching

13

Therapeutic Practice

Working with organisations on wellbeing · Accountability and follow-through · Workplace wellbeing strategy · Employment relationship and the psychological contract

14

Ethics and Safeguarding

Marketing and sales ethics · Data, records and confidentiality tech · Practice management systems · Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry

15

Communication Skills

Closed-loop feedback systems · Influencing and presenting insights · Professional and persuasive communication · Crisis communications

16

Development and Learning

Scaling delivery capability · Project management plan development · Schedule development and optimisation · Team development and effectiveness

17

Groups and Facilitation

Team leadership in field and project settings · Emerging tools and innovation · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Leading service teams

18

Behaviour and Change

Negotiation tactics and behaviours · Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site · Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design

19

Goals and Measurement

Productivity and effectiveness measurement · Team and engagement metrics · Setting goals, roles and accountability · High-performance team rituals and cadence

20

Leadership Context

Case management and referral · Earned value management · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management

21

Culture and Inclusion

Psychoeducation and public communication · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk · Service culture and brand promise

22

Client Relationships

Stakeholders and users of financial information · Stakeholders, agency and accountability · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Shareholder and stakeholder rights

23

Risk and Compliance

Risk response and contingency · Integrated risk and quality control · Data quality and governance · Programme governance and assurance

24

Evidence and Research

Data visualisation for finance · Decision support and insight · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Record-keeping and data protection

25

Wellbeing and Resilience

Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress and psychosocial risk · Operational risk and resilience · Stress testing credit portfolios

26

Workplace Context

Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Engagement, motivation and energisers · Employee engagement models and drivers · Data protection and employee privacy

27

Practice and Business

Pricing strategy · Digital marketing strategy · Content marketing and editorial · SEO and search marketing

28

Digital Delivery

The technology landscape and trends · Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship · Treasury technology and systems · Designing engaging online sessions

29

Programme Delivery

Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery · Negotiation strategy and planning · Emergency preparedness and planning · Territory and quota planning

30

Community and Family Context

Recovery capital and community · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Social media customer care · Social performance and outreach

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Ethics, Supervision and Safety — applied to your own work
Outcomes and Review — applied to your own work
Scope, Boundary and Referral — applied to your own work
The Therapeutic Alliance — applied to your own work
Contracting and Confidentiality — applied to your own work
Listening, Reflection and Restraint — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDEM certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CDEM?

This certification is ideal for Counsellors and Therapists, Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners, Social and Community Workers and Helping-Profession Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CDEM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CDEM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CDEM certification?

The Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDEM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CDEM?

The Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CDEM?

The Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDEM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CDEM?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CDEM strengthens your expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing and positions you for advancement across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Clinical Lead

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Senior Counsellor

NGO Sector

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I earned my CDEM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Wellbeing Programme Manager

Government

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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