What is the Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist?

The Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist 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 Intermediate 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 Solution-Focused Brief Therapist (CSFBT)

Executive Summary

Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist (CSFBT) 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 CSFBT 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 Solution-Focused Brief Therapist

Acronym

CSFBT

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 Solution-Focused Brief Therapist

Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist: 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

Cognitive-Behavioural Methods in Practice

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Intake, assessment and case formulation · What actually produces change in counselling · The working alliance and coaching presence

3

Treatment planning and review

Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Attachment and developmental theory · Managing complexity and comorbidity · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships

4

Managing complexity and comorbidity

Cultural context and coaching across difference · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Designing and facilitating groups · Building and running a coaching practice

5

Documentation and notes

Habit change and behaviour design · Clinical assessment and shared formulation · Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach · Behavioural and process addictions

6

Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach

Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · Workplace wellbeing and organisational psychological safety

7

Trauma-informed delivery and its limits

Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · Working with ambivalence and motivation · Group facilitation and group process · Professional writing and reports

8

Projects and Delivery

Project governance and assurance · Project governance frameworks · Compliance and regulatory projects · Leading project governance

9

Inclusion and Culture

Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture

10

Legal and Policy

Projects, programmes and portfolios · Insurance regulation and consumer protection · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · Policy administration and customer service in insurance

11

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.) · Global sourcing and trade

12

Suppliers and Partners

Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Subcontractor and supplier management · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution

13

Sustainability

Supervision, reflective practice and practitioner sustainability · Integrated and sustainability reporting · The project environment and stakeholders · Market analysis and environmental scanning

14

Public and Community Context

Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Customer and community engagement

15

Knowledge and Learning

Incident reporting and record-keeping · Transfer pricing documentation · Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection · Health records, data and confidentiality

16

Leadership and Management

Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery · Mine water, tailings and environmental management · Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects

17

People and Capability

Assurance engagements and standards · Message development and testing · Supplier development and innovation · Engagement and motivation

18

Strategy and Direction

Communications strategy and planning · Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic) · Competitive bidding processes · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces

19

Operations and Delivery

Quality planning and assurance · Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control · Communication planning and management

20

Communication and Influence

Professional report writing and presentation · Communication and interpersonal skills · Closed-loop feedback systems · Influencing and presenting insights

21

Change and Innovation

Digital and market transformation · Continuous improvement and lessons learned · Behaviour change and adoption of innovations · Customer experience transformation

22

Data and Measurement

Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics · Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement · Marketing analytics and attribution

23

Financial Acumen

Retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Investment portfolio management · Development banking and project finance · SME lending and value-chain finance

24

Risk and Governance

Risk assessment and safety planning · Change control and configuration · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Project budgeting and financial control

25

Stakeholders and Partners

Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Managing difficult stakeholders · Customer onboarding and lifecycle

26

Digital and Technology

Funding, cash flow and financing · Digital permits and inspections · Automation and safety technology · Value and benefits management

27

Ethics and Integrity

Ethics of technology in practice · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics

28

Self-Leadership

AI and personalisation in marketing · Setting professional goals and a personal development plan · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Self-service and digital support

29

People Administration

Performance management in service · CRM, sales operations and data discipline · Total reward design and pay positioning · Pay equity, transparency and reward governance

30

Customers and Markets

Electric and hybrid vehicles: what changes for the market · Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle · Residential and commercial property markets · Listing, marketing and selling property

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

Cognitive-Behavioural Methods in Practice — applied to your own work
Treatment planning and review — applied to your own work
Managing complexity and comorbidity — applied to your own work
Documentation and notes — applied to your own work
Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach — applied to your own work
Trauma-informed delivery and its limits — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSFBT 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 CSFBT?

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 CSFBT 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 CSFBT 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 CSFBT certification?

The Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CSFBT 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 CSFBT?

The Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist 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 CSFBT?

The Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CSFBT 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 CSFBT?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CSFBT 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 CSFBT 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 Solution-Focused Brief Therapist

Certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist

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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