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Certified Gender and Sexual Health Counsellor

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CGEN2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Gender and Sexual Health Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Gender and Sexual Health Counsellor (CGEN2) 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 CGEN2 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 Gender and Sexual Health Counsellor
Acronym
CGEN2
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

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 Gender and Sexual Health Counsellor
Certified Gender and Sexual Health 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
Grief, loss and bereavement
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Preparing financial statements · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Children and adolescents
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Attachment and developmental theory · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Workplace and organisational contexts
Cultural context and coaching across difference · Designing and facilitating groups · Psychoeducation and workshops · Building and running a coaching practice
5
Long-term conditions and health psychology
Strengths, flow and engagement · Meaning, purpose and values · Outcome and process measures · Evidence-based practice and research literacy
6
Goal setting and action planning
Goal setting and action planning · Leading groups and workshops · Collaboration and teamwork · Record keeping, notes and professional documentation
7
Accountability and follow-through
Accountability and follow-through · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes · Reporting to boards and executives
8
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Mentorship, networks and the community of practice · Media and public communication · Community natural-resource governance
9
Knowledge and Learning
Professional documentation and presentation · Process and control documentation · Tender planning and documentation · Cognitive load and learning science
10
Leadership and Management
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Procurement and asset management under donor rules · Energy efficiency and demand management
11
People and Capability
Stakeholder engagement strategy · Team leadership and motivation · Team development and effectiveness · Motivation and engagement
12
Strategy and Direction
Digital marketing strategy · Data-driven growth · Key account management strategy · Building strategic customer relationships
13
Operations and Delivery
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes · Operating-model and process re-engineering · Designing a banking solution or process · Principles of credit and the lending process
14
Communication and Influence
Communicating financial results · Client feedback and satisfaction · Professional case study and presentation · Communicating with families and carers
15
Change and Innovation
Stages of change and readiness · Sustaining transformation and benefits · Measuring learning transformation impact · The finance function and digital transformation
16
Data and Measurement
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics · Project management maturity assessment · Leading and lagging metrics · Data collection and analytics
17
Financial Acumen
Operational efficiency and cost-to-income · Financial statement and cash-flow analysis · Retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Development banking and project finance
18
Risk and Governance
Developing the project business case · Contract types and risk allocation · Contract governance and compliance · Presenting risk and recommendations
19
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Stakeholder identification and analysis · Reporting and dashboards · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
20
Digital and Technology
Funding, cash flow and financing · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001) · Value and benefits management · Digital permits and inspections
21
Ethics and Integrity
Investigating misconduct · Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR · Ethics and duty of care · Ethical decision-making under pressure
22
Self-Leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Servant leadership and self-organising teams
23
People Administration
The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
24
Customers and Markets
Real estate marketing channels and property portals · Realising and measuring project value · Policy administration and customer service in insurance · Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language
25
Projects and Delivery
Leading governance projects and change · Compliance frameworks and programmes · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
26
Inclusion and Culture
Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture · Financial inclusion strategy · Building a coaching culture
27
Legal and Policy
Contract, grant and third-party compliance · Corporate secretarial practice and statutory filings · Regulatory change management and horizon scanning · Employment law framework and contracts of employment
28
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Expanding into regional and export markets · Global and comparative HR contexts
29
Suppliers and Partners
Project initiation and chartering · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events · Vendor selection and management · Supply market analysis
30
Sustainability
Monitoring sustainability outcomes · The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards

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

  • Grief, loss and bereavement — applied to your own work
  • Children and adolescents — applied to your own work
  • Workplace and organisational contexts — applied to your own work
  • Long-term conditions and health psychology — applied to your own work
  • Goal setting and action planning — applied to your own work
  • Accountability and follow-through — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CGEN2 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 CGEN2?

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 CGEN2 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 CGEN2 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 CGEN2 certification?

The Certified Gender and Sexual Health 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 CGEN2 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 CGEN2?

The Certified Gender and Sexual Health 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 CGEN2?

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

Can I study the CGEN2 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 CGEN2?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CGEN2 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

“

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
“

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 CGEN2 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
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