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Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CORD2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor (CORD2) 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 CORD2 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 Occupational and Wellness Counsellor
Acronym
CORD2
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 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 Occupational and Wellness Counsellor
Certified Occupational and Wellness 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
Outcomes and Review
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Collaborative and client-led planning
3
Scope, Boundary and Referral
The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Group and team coaching
4
The Therapeutic Alliance
The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Duty of care and risk management
5
Contracting and Confidentiality
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Sales forecasting and territory planning
6
Listening, Reflection and Restraint
Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Psychoeducation and workshops
7
Ethics, Supervision and Safety
Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Marketing technology and the stack
8
Records and Reporting
Professional writing and documentation · Dashboards and reporting · Board reporting and investor relations · Board and executive financial reporting
9
Coaching Practice
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes · Coaching and developing team members
10
Therapeutic Practice
Working with organisations on wellbeing · Managing complexity and comorbidity · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
11
Ethics and Safeguarding
Data ethics and customer privacy · Ethics and independence · Ethics in communications · Learning data privacy and ethics
12
Communication Skills
Communicating with families and carers · Psychoeducation and public communication · Professional documentation and presentation · Communication planning and management
13
Development and Learning
Advertising and creative development · Motivation and self-directed learning · Learning technology ecosystem · Learning analytics and data
14
Groups and Facilitation
Aligning teams around strategy · Team formation and effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni) · Managing team performance and dynamics · Cross-functional and matrix teams
15
Behaviour and Change
Stages of change and readiness · Safety culture, leadership and behaviour · Motivation theories and engagement · Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
16
Goals and Measurement
Performance management systems and cycles · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Meaning, purpose and values · Leading and lagging metrics
17
Leadership Context
Lessons learned and knowledge management · Project management maturity assessment · Value and benefits management · Requirements gathering and management
18
Culture and Inclusion
Brand equity and positioning · Outcome and process measures · Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Data, records and confidentiality tech
19
Client Relationships
Managing audit and regulator relationships · Stakeholders, agency and accountability · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Shareholder and stakeholder rights
20
Risk and Compliance
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis · Risk response and contingency · Integrated risk and quality control · Data quality and governance
21
Evidence and Research
Statistics and exploratory data analysis · Complaint data and learning · Service analytics and dashboards · Text and interaction analytics
22
Wellbeing and Resilience
Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Operational risk and resilience · Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress and psychosocial risk
23
Workplace Context
Measuring engagement and impact · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Engagement, motivation and energisers · Employee engagement models and drivers
24
Practice and Business
Learning strategy and business alignment · Marketing and promoting learning · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · Financial statements and the accounting equation
25
Digital Delivery
Payment technology and switches · Cybersecurity and fraud technology · Digital credit and alternative data · Treasury technology and systems
26
Programme Delivery
Governance of the CX programme · Voice of the customer programmes · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Leading service projects and change
27
Community and Family Context
Risk, protective and social factors · Social performance and outreach · Corporate social responsibility communications · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
28
Health Context
Forecasting and pipeline health · Collaboration and teamwork · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
29
Standards and Quality
Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · Reporting quality and governance · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Quality and delivery metrics
30
Conflict and Resistance
Negotiation with banks, investors and suppliers · Conflicts of interest management · Conflict resolution and mediation · Negotiation and conflict resolution

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

  • Outcomes and Review — applied to your own work
  • Scope, Boundary and Referral — applied to your own work
  • The Therapeutic Alliance — applied to your own work
  • Contracting and Confidentiality — applied to your own work
  • Listening, Reflection and Restraint — applied to your own work
  • Ethics, Supervision and Safety — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CORD2 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 CORD2?

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 CORD2 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 CORD2 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 CORD2 certification?

The Certified Occupational and Wellness 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 CORD2 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 CORD2?

The Certified Occupational and Wellness 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 CORD2?

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

Can I study the CORD2 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 CORD2?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CORD2 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
“

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 CORD2 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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