What is the Certified School and Educational Counsellor?

The Certified School and Educational Counsellor is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Counselling & Social Services.

How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 10 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification.

Email info@certifications.ac, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified School and Educational Counsellor (CSCEC)

Executive Summary

Certified School and Educational Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified School and Educational Counsellor (CSCEC) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 10 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 CSCEC 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 School and Educational Counsellor

Acronym

CSCEC

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 School and Educational Counsellor

Certified School and Educational 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

Working with Children, Adolescents and Families

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Risk, safeguarding and the limits of confidentiality · Intake, assessment and case formulation · The working alliance and coaching presence

3

Record-keeping and data protection

Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Preparing financial statements · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships

4

Legal responsibilities and professional bodies

Cultural context and coaching across difference · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Communicating with families and carers · Building and running a coaching practice

5

Liaison with health and social services

Designing and facilitating groups · Professional writing and reports · Psychoeducation and public communication · Coaching for resilience and wellbeing

6

Advocacy and signposting

Meaning, purpose and values · Managing difficult conversations · Building trust and engagement · Psychometric and screening tools

7

Leading groups and workshops

Leading groups and workshops · Collaboration and teamwork · Pricing, value articulation and professional fees · Ethics and independence in advisory relationships

8

Self-Leadership

Supervision, reflective practice and practitioner sustainability · Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Professional standards and self-regulation · Business continuity and operational resilience

9

People Administration

NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Performance management systems and cycles

10

Customers and Markets

Service quality and turnaround metrics · Customer and employee satisfaction · Market and interest-rate risk · Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence

11

Projects and Delivery

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery · Sustaining benefits and change · Projects, programmes and portfolios

12

Inclusion and Culture

Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Service culture and brand promise

13

Legal and Policy

Contractor safety and shared workplaces · HSE legal duties and enforcement · Contract types and risk allocation · Contract administration and variation

14

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Expanding into regional and export markets

15

Suppliers and Partners

Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Sustainable procurement principles and standards · Fair trade and responsible supply

16

Sustainability

Risk, protective and social factors · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001) · Sustainability and climate responsibility · Environmental monitoring and reporting

17

Public and Community Context

Public speaking and thought leadership · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting · Media and public communication

18

Knowledge and Learning

Knowledge management and capability building · Employment law, contracts and HR documentation · Learning transfer and capability building · Incident reporting and record-keeping

19

Leadership and Management

Escalation and decision-making · Team leadership and motivation · Project management software and tools · Portfolio and resource management systems

20

People and Capability

Delegating for development · Managing resistance and capability building · Supplier development and improvement · Strategic development and long-range positioning

21

Strategy and Direction

Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow · Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Content strategy across platforms · Business case and strategic alignment

22

Operations and Delivery

Behavioural and process addictions · Communications strategy and planning · Competitive bidding processes · Campaign planning and the content calendar

23

Communication and Influence

Sponsorship and negotiation selling · Negotiation with clients and partners · Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers · Communicating technical information to diverse audiences

24

Change and Innovation

Evidence-based improvement · Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design · Emerging tools and innovation

25

Data and Measurement

Analytical techniques and bias · Data visualisation for finance · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Evidence-based practice

26

Financial Acumen

The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Cost of accidents and prevention value · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis

27

Risk and Governance

Risk appetite translated into usable limits · Risk assessment without theatre · Control design, testing and the evidence of operation · Building a compliance programme that can be tested

28

Stakeholders and Partners

Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Customer onboarding and lifecycle · Stakeholder mapping in banking

29

Digital and Technology

Practice management systems · Ethics of technology in practice · Emerging project technologies · Digital and data-driven go-to-market

30

Ethics and Integrity

Marketing and sales ethics · Brand safety and responsible marketing · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners · Roles, standards and professional conduct

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

Working with Children, Adolescents and Families — applied to your own work
Record-keeping and data protection — applied to your own work
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies — applied to your own work
Liaison with health and social services — applied to your own work
Advocacy and signposting — applied to your own work
Leading groups and workshops — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC certification?

The Certified School and Educational 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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

The Certified School and Educational 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 CSCEC?

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

Can I study the CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

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

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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.

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 CSCEC 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

Certified School and Educational Counsellor

Certified School and Educational Counsellor

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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