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Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CACT)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner (CACT) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 12 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 CACT 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 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner
Acronym
CACT
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Executive
Duration
12 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 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner
Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner: 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
Formulation-driven therapy
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Preparing financial statements · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Case formulation and hypotheses
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Risk assessment and safety planning · Peer support and consultation · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Treatment planning and review
Cultural context and coaching across difference · Psychoeducation and workshops · Managing complexity and comorbidity · Building and running a coaching practice
5
Documentation and notes
Strengths, flow and engagement · Meaning, purpose and values · Outcome and process measures · Evidence-based practice and research literacy
6
Stress and adjustment
Building trust and engagement · Leading groups and workshops · Collaboration and teamwork · Outcome monitoring in therapeutic work
7
Crisis intervention
Leading project governance · Innovation and continuous delivery · Managing resistance and readiness · Scaling delivery capability
8
Leadership and Management
Revenue management and yield · Key account management strategy · Renewals and churn management · Data-driven decision-making
9
People and Capability
Measuring engagement and impact · Continuing professional development · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · The learning and development profession
10
Strategy and Direction
Content strategy across platforms · Projects, programmes and portfolios · Business case and strategic alignment · Portfolio and resource management systems
11
Operations and Delivery
Policy, planning and objectives · Integration with quality and environment · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Process improvement and lean thinking
12
Communication and Influence
Influencing and safety leadership · Communicating risk to the workforce · Communicating vision and telling stories · Negotiation and conflict resolution
13
Change and Innovation
Change control and configuration · Organisational change management · Change and adoption in projects · Agile and digital transformation projects
14
Data and Measurement
Marketing analytics and attribution · Web and campaign analytics · Sales analytics and forecasting tools · Earned value and forecasting
15
Financial Acumen
Managing schedule and budget performance · Value management and business value · Marketing planning and budgeting · Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value
16
Risk and Governance
Risk registers and reporting · Continuous risk monitoring · Threat and risk assessment for principals · Programme governance
17
Stakeholders and Partners
Service analytics and dashboards · Managing difficult stakeholders · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
18
Digital and Technology
Leading remote and hybrid teams · Digital transformation and IT strategy · Security governance and management systems · CRM and sales technology
19
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
20
Self-Leadership
Wellbeing and resilience coaching · AI and personalisation in marketing · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Digital and self-service transformation
21
People Administration
Performance management in service · Resource allocation and capital discipline · Financial modelling and forecasting discipline · Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
22
Customers and Markets
Value and benefits management · Customer service and experience principles · Customer expectations and satisfaction · Service culture and brand promise
23
Projects and Delivery
Programme governance and assurance · Leading project teams · Financial risk in projects · Building high-performing project teams
24
Inclusion and Culture
Realising and measuring project value · Capstone scoping: a real project or programme · Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture
25
Legal and Policy
Professional documentation and presentation · Insurance regulation and consumer protection · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · Policy administration and customer service in insurance
26
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Global and comparative HR contexts · Cross-cultural communication · International and cross-border tax
27
Suppliers and Partners
The procurement cycle and operating models · Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession
28
Sustainability
The project environment and stakeholders · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Carbon markets and climate finance · Corporate social responsibility and community impact
29
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
30
Knowledge and Learning
Learning strategy and business alignment · Records management and retention · Knowledge management and capability building · Learning transfer and capability building

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

  • Formulation-driven therapy — applied to your own work
  • Case formulation and hypotheses — applied to your own work
  • Treatment planning and review — applied to your own work
  • Documentation and notes — applied to your own work
  • Stress and adjustment — applied to your own work
  • Crisis intervention — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CACT 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 CACT?

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 CACT certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CACT 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 CACT certification?

The Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner 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 CACT 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 CACT?

The Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner 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 CACT?

The Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CACT 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 CACT?

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

I earned my CACT 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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