What is the Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner (CADEP)

Executive Summary

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner (CADEP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CADEP 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 Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Acronym

CADEP

Who Should Enrol?

HR Managers and Directors
HR Business Partners
Learning and Development Managers
Employee Relations and OD Specialists

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 CHRO and senior people-management roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management

Global Employability

Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Advanced EMDR Therapy Architecture

✦EMDR Target Sequencing

✦Assessment Phase Formulation

✦Body Scan Processing

✦Complex Trauma Considerations

✦EMDR for Persistent Distress

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner · module 20 is the capstone

1

Advanced EMDR Therapy Architecture

Operating models: how an organisation actually gets work done · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching

2

Adaptive Information Processing Model

Records, documents and information governance · Person-centred, humanistic and existential practice · Trauma-informed practice and stabilisation

3

Advanced Trauma Case Conceptualisation

Proposals, bids and the business case · Working with children, adolescents and families · Group work and psychoeducation

4

EMDR Target Sequencing

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Culturally responsive practice and community context · Workplace wellbeing and organisational psychological safety

5

Preparation and Stabilisation

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Change talk and readiness

6

Bilateral Stimulation Strategies

Experiential and body-based practice in the session · Psychometric and screening tools · Attachment and developmental theory

7

Assessment Phase Formulation

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Projects, programmes and portfolios

8

Desensitisation Processes

Dialogue, mediation and reconciliation processes · Continuous fire-safety improvement · Governance transformation and reform

9

Installation of Adaptive Cognitions

Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards

10

Body Scan Processing

Banking operations, controls and customer service · Values, purpose and authentic leadership · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value

11

Closure and Stabilisation

Leadership continuity, legacy and handover · Ground control and strata management · Underwriting principles and risk selection

12

Re-Evaluation Procedures

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Onboarding and induction programme design

13

Complex Trauma Considerations

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Managing hybrid audiences · Performance management systems and cycles

14

Dissociation-Sensitive EMDR

Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Marketing and sales ethics · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners

15

Resource Development and Installation

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Working with organisations on wellbeing

16

EMDR for Persistent Distress

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards

17

Treatment Planning for Complex Cases

Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems · Customer data platforms and segmentation · Market research design and methods

18

EMDR Progress Monitoring

Monitoring systems: what to collect, how often, and who uses it · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery

19

Advanced EMDR Practice Boundaries

Contemplative practice in coaching: attention, breath and awareness · Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion

20

Advanced EMDR Case Practicum

Case management, referral and multi-agency working · The regulatory landscape and central banking · Regulatory duty and accountability

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

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

Adaptive Information Processing Model — applied to your own work
Advanced Trauma Case Conceptualisation — applied to your own work
EMDR Target Sequencing — applied to your own work
Preparation and Stabilisation — applied to your own work
Bilateral Stimulation Strategies — applied to your own work
Assessment Phase Formulation — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CADEP certification?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Advanced EMDR Practitioner, culminating in the capstone “Advanced EMDR Case Practicum”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CADEP?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CADEP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CADEP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CADEP certification?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CADEP 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 CADEP?

The Certified Advanced EMDR 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 CADEP?

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

Can I study the CADEP 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 CADEP?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CADEP strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

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.

HR Director

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.

People Manager

NGO Sector

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

Talent Lead

Government

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

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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