What is the Certified Advanced Executive Coach?

The Certified Advanced Executive Coach is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 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 Executive Coach (CAEC)

Executive Summary

Certified Advanced Executive Coach

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Advanced Executive Coach (CAEC) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CAEC 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 Executive Coach

Acronym

CAEC

Who Should Enrol?

Trainers and Facilitators
Instructional and Curriculum Designers
Learning and Development Professionals
Academic and Education Administrators

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

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Counselling Theories and Models

✦Facilitation, Delivery and Learner Engagement

✦Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

✦Mindfulness, Resilience and Self-Leadership Assurance

✦Meaning, Purpose and Flourishing

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Advanced Executive Coach

Certified Advanced Executive Coach: 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

Executive and Board-Level Coaching

Executive and board-level coaching · Coaching in hierarchy and across culture · Contracting the coaching engagement · Professional bodies, accreditation and ethical codes

3

What coaching is and is not

What coaching is and is not · Contracting the coaching engagement · Listening, questioning and the coaching presence · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching

4

Contracting the coaching engagement

Contracting the coaching engagement · Listening, questioning and the coaching presence · Goal setting, action and accountability · Habits and behaviour design

5

Listening, questioning and the coaching presence

Listening, questioning and the coaching presence · Goal setting, action and accountability · Mentoring: sharing experience without taking over · Group and team coaching

6

Goal setting, action and accountability

Goal setting, action and accountability · Mentoring: sharing experience without taking over · Coaching models and frameworks in practice · Learning data privacy and ethics

7

Mentoring

Mentoring: sharing experience without taking over · Coaching models and frameworks in practice · Coaching in hierarchy and across culture

8

People and Capability

Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development · Developing your own management practice · Managing resistance and capability building · Principles of teaching, training and learning

9

Strategy and Direction

Innovation portfolio and the three horizons · IT governance, decision rights and the technology portfolio · Corporate strategy and portfolio choices · Growth strategy: organic, M&A and partnerships

10

Operations and Delivery

Scenario planning and foresight · Process improvement and lean thinking · Quality management and standards · Productivity and efficiency improvement

11

Communication and Influence

Giving and receiving feedback · Voice of the customer and feedback · Negotiation tactics and behaviours · Negotiating with suppliers

12

Change and Innovation

Continuous improvement of delivery · Change management and adoption · Continuous improvement of programmes · The finance function and digital transformation

13

Data and Measurement

Risk treatment and countermeasures · Sales analytics and metrics · Dashboards, reporting and the metric that misleads · Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns

14

Financial Acumen

Financial inclusion strategy · The role of finance in organisations and value creation · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · Financial statements and the accounting equation

15

Risk and Governance

Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Designing a safety programme or control · Risk assessment methodology and matrices · Residual risk and ALARP

16

Stakeholders and Partners

Building strategic customer relationships · Dashboards and performance reporting · Managing risk and difficult cases · Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms

17

Digital and Technology

Digital ethics and algorithmic accountability · Strategy and performance management systems · Electric and hybrid vehicles: what changes for the market · Telehealth and digital care delivery

18

Ethics and Integrity

Meaning, purpose and values · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Professional standards and ethics

19

Self-Leadership

Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Reputation and personal brand · Time management and personal productivity · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management

20

People Administration

Reward strategy and total reward frameworks · Performance management in sales · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management

21

Customers and Markets

Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer and journey analysis · Queue management and service flow · Customer experience strategy

22

Projects and Delivery

Project management principles and lifecycle · Compliance frameworks and programmes · Onboarding and induction programme design · Implementation and stakeholder plan

23

Inclusion and Culture

Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture · Frontline coaching, quality monitoring and team culture · Learning cultures and the learning organisation

24

Legal and Policy

Legal, cost and feasibility analysis · Contractor and visitor safety · Legal and other requirements · Contract oversight in the public sector

25

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Global mobility and international employment · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Workforce planning and critical-role risk

26

Suppliers and Partners

Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Public procurement frameworks and principles · Capstone scoping: a real sourcing or supply challenge

27

Sustainability

Stakeholder capitalism and ESG · Environmental, social and governance (ESG) · Sustainability reporting and disclosure · Embedding sustainability in sourcing

28

Public and Community Context

Goal setting and contracting · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Presentation and public speaking · Community and lifelong learning

29

Knowledge and Learning

Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection · Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Data, records and confidentiality tech · Professional documentation and presentation

30

Leadership and Management

Team development and effectiveness · Workplace and organisational contexts · Coaching and developing team members · Decision-making and problem solving

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

Executive and Board-Level Coaching — applied to your own work
What coaching is and is not — applied to your own work
Contracting the coaching engagement — applied to your own work
Listening, questioning and the coaching presence — applied to your own work
Goal setting, action and accountability — applied to your own work
Mentoring — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CAEC certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CAEC?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CAEC 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 CAEC internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CAEC certification?

The Certified Advanced Executive Coach 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 CAEC 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 CAEC?

The Certified Advanced Executive Coach 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 CAEC?

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

Can I study the CAEC 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 CAEC?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CAEC strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

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.

Head of Learning

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.

L&D Manager

NGO Sector

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

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Advanced Executive Coach

Certified Advanced Executive Coach

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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