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Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner (CPSY) 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 CPSY 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 Positive Psychology Practitioner
Acronym
CPSY
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 Positive Psychology Practitioner
Certified Positive Psychology 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
Wellbeing and Workplace Psychological Safety
Contracting and the three-way agreement · What actually produces change in counselling · Group work and psychoeducation · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Emotion regulation
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Psychoeducation and workshops · Designing an intervention or programme · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Foundations of positive psychology
Cultural context and coaching across difference · Strengths, flow and engagement · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Building and running a coaching practice
5
Positive relationships and connection
Professional standards in the field · The consulting mindset and trusted advisor positioning · Diagnosing client problems before prescribing solutions · Values-based living
6
Gratitude, savouring and optimism
Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Habits and behaviour design · Project roles and the project manager · Business case and strategic alignment
7
Stress reduction techniques
Scaling delivery capability · Building project management maturity · Sustaining benefits and change · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
8
Change and Innovation
Digital and self-service transformation · Innovation in service delivery · Measuring CX transformation impact · Continuous improvement in service
9
Data and Measurement
Analytical techniques and bias · Data visualisation for finance · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Record-keeping and data protection
10
Financial Acumen
Preparing financial statements · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Interpreting financial statements · Budget vs actual and variance
11
Risk and Governance
Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Crisis communications · Corporate governance principles and purpose · Quality assurance and standards
12
Stakeholders and Partners
Service analytics and dashboards · Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Managing difficult stakeholders
13
Digital and Technology
Developing the project business case · Practice management systems · Ethics of technology in practice · Agile and digital transformation projects
14
Ethics and Integrity
Embedding responsible business · Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR · HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
15
Self-Leadership
Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · AI and personalisation in marketing
16
People Administration
Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service
17
Customers and Markets
Integrated marketing communications · Content marketing and editorial · SEO and search marketing · Influencer and affiliate marketing
18
Projects and Delivery
Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery · Designing voice-of-customer programmes
19
Inclusion and Culture
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Procurement and contract value · Value engineering and optimisation · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
20
Legal and Policy
Compliance and regulatory projects · Procurement and contract management · Advocacy and policy engagement · Regulatory compliance and biosafety
21
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
22
Suppliers and Partners
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Vendor selection and management · Supply market analysis · Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud
23
Sustainability
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · ESG principles and frameworks · Sustainability strategy and materiality
24
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Requirements gathering and management · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
25
Knowledge and Learning
Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Data, records and confidentiality tech · Lessons learned and knowledge management · Professional documentation and presentation
26
Leadership and Management
Project management plan development · Earned value management · Issue and problem management · Communication planning and management
27
People and Capability
Talent review and succession in practice · Managing resistance and engagement · Worker engagement and empowerment · Motivation theories and engagement
28
Strategy and Direction
Marketing strategy and the mix · Pricing strategy · Data-driven growth · Key account management strategy
29
Operations and Delivery
Group facilitation and group process · Key account management and account planning · Business process mapping · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
30
Communication and Influence
Professional case study and presentation · Communicating with families and carers · Managing expectations and influence · Conflict resolution and negotiation

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

  • Wellbeing and Workplace Psychological Safety — applied to your own work
  • Emotion regulation — applied to your own work
  • Foundations of positive psychology — applied to your own work
  • Positive relationships and connection — applied to your own work
  • Gratitude, savouring and optimism — applied to your own work
  • Stress reduction techniques — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPSY 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 CPSY?

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 CPSY 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 CPSY 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 CPSY certification?

The Certified Positive Psychology 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 CPSY 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 CPSY?

The Certified Positive Psychology 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 CPSY?

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

Can I study the CPSY 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 CPSY?

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