What is the Certified Study Skills Coach?

The Certified Study Skills Coach 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 Study Skills Coach (CSSKC)

Executive Summary

Certified Study Skills Coach

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

This 10 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 CSSKC 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 Study Skills Coach

Acronym

CSSKC

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

Career Advancement

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

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards

Leadership Capability

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

Organisational Impact

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

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design

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 Study Skills Coach

Certified Study Skills 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

Mindfulness principles and practice

Preparing financial statements · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Interpreting financial statements · Integrated and sustainability reporting

3

Reflective practice and self-awareness

Peer support and consultation · Values-based living · Coaching for resilience and wellbeing · Dashboards and reporting

4

Personal therapy and self-awareness

Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Client feedback and satisfaction · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Goal setting, action and accountability

5

Resilience for practitioners

Designing and facilitating groups · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Professional bodies, accreditation and ethical codes

6

Professional writing and reports

Professional writing and reports · Psychoeducation and public communication · Psychoeducation and workshops · Content curation and management

7

Leading groups and workshops

Leading groups and workshops · Collaboration and teamwork · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Designing an intervention or programme

8

People Administration

Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Linking performance to reward and consequence · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks

9

Customers and Markets

Service levels and quality · IT service and product mindset · APIs and service design · IT service management and ITIL

10

Projects and Delivery

Change and adoption in projects · Innovation and continuous delivery · Agile and digital transformation projects · Scaling delivery capability

11

Inclusion and Culture

Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion · HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions

12

Legal and Policy

Legal and other requirements · Contract administration and variation · Contract performance and exit · Subcontractor and supplier management

13

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Expanding into regional and export markets · Global mobility and international employment · Cross-cultural communication · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies

14

Suppliers and Partners

Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management · Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution · Negotiation with vendors

15

Sustainability

Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk · Social media customer care · Responsible and sustainable banking · Sustainable and green banking

16

Public and Community Context

Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting · Media and public communication

17

Knowledge and Learning

Transfer pricing documentation · Health records, data and confidentiality · Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Record-keeping and data protection

18

Leadership and Management

Implementation planning and risk management · Farm management information systems and data platforms · Cold chain, packaging and shelf-life management · Quality management systems and audits

19

People and Capability

Strategic development and long-range positioning · Attachment and developmental theory · Lessons learned and development · Wellbeing and resilience coaching

20

Strategy and Direction

Designing a marketing or sales strategy · Marketing strategy and the mix · Pricing strategy · Digital marketing strategy

21

Operations and Delivery

Productivity and efficiency improvement · Negotiation strategy and planning · Data quality and master data management · Demand planning and sales and operations planning

22

Communication and Influence

Professional report and presentation · Voice, communication and delivery · Feedback and developmental conversations · Continuous feedback and performance conversations

23

Change and Innovation

Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design · Emerging tools and innovation · Change control and configuration

24

Data and Measurement

Risk treatment and countermeasures · Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Analytical techniques and bias

25

Financial Acumen

Ethics and professional standards in finance · Long-term value creation and stewardship · Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based · Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis

26

Risk and Governance

Stages of change and readiness · Underwriting principles and risk selection · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Reporting quality and governance

27

Stakeholders and Partners

Building project relationships · Partnering and co-creation with customers · Dashboards and performance reporting · Negotiation with clients and partners

28

Digital and Technology

Fintech, digital banking and crypto-assets · Digital channels and performance marketing economics · Performance management systems and cycles · Virtual and hybrid facilitation

29

Ethics and Integrity

Ethics and professional conduct in security · Ethics in tax practice · Ethics, transparency and reputation · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice

30

Self-Leadership

Servant leadership and self-organising teams · AI and personalisation in marketing · Setting professional goals and a personal development plan · Communication and interpersonal skills

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

Mindfulness principles and practice — applied to your own work
Reflective practice and self-awareness — applied to your own work
Personal therapy and self-awareness — applied to your own work
Resilience for practitioners — applied to your own work
Professional writing and reports — applied to your own work
Leading groups and workshops — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Sit your final examination online, earn your certificate instantly, and receive a globally verifiable Certificate ID — plus GLI Alumni Network access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CSSKC 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 CSSKC?

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 CSSKC 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 CSSKC 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 CSSKC certification?

The Certified Study Skills Coach 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 CSSKC 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 CSSKC?

The Certified Study Skills 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 CSSKC?

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

Can I study the CSSKC 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 CSSKC?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CSSKC 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 CSSKC 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 Study Skills Coach

Certified Study Skills 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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