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Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist (CLCS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-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 CLCS 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 Leadership Coaching Specialist
Acronym
CLCS
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Advanced
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 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

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

Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
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 Leadership Coaching Specialist
Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist: 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
The Working Alliance
The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Analytical techniques and bias
3
Questioning and Restraint
Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Relapse prevention planning
4
Challenge, Safety and Change
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · The working alliance and coaching presence · Designing and facilitating groups
5
Boundaries, Ethics and Supervision
The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Social media and community management
6
Evaluating What Changed
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Stages of change and readiness
7
Contracting the Engagement
Contracting and the three-way agreement · The working alliance and coaching presence · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Practice management systems
8
Workplace Context
Completion, engagement and impact metrics · Engagement, motivation and energisers · Talent, succession and workforce learning · Policy and public engagement
9
Practice and Business
Business case and requirements · Value management and business value · Market analysis and environmental scanning · Go-to-market and channel strategy
10
Digital Delivery
Digital permits and inspections · Automation and safety technology · Psychoeducation and public communication · Digital transformation and IT strategy
11
Programme Delivery
Projects and expansion: connecting the unserved · Range planning and category management · Mine planning and methods: surface and underground · Leading groups and workshops
12
Community and Family Context
Social performance and outreach · Corporate social responsibility communications · The consulting mindset and trusted advisor positioning · Corporate social responsibility and ESG
13
Health Context
Health records, data and confidentiality · Discovery interviews and evidence gathering · Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Procurement and stock management for health commodities
14
Standards and Quality
Standard costing and variance analysis · Continuous improvement of finance processes · Product safety and standards · Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
15
Conflict and Resistance
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Negotiation and conflict management · Conflict resolution and negotiation · Conflicts of interest and transparency
16
Records and Reporting
Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Data quality, analysis and reporting · Professional report writing and presentation · Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics
17
Coaching Practice
Quality monitoring and coaching · Coaching and quality monitoring · Coaching for performance · Building a coaching culture
18
Therapeutic Practice
Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning · Workplace wellbeing strategy · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
19
Ethics and Safeguarding
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners
20
Communication Skills
Communicating vision and telling stories · Difficult conversations and feedback · Executive communication and presence · Cross-cultural communication
21
Development and Learning
Career development and internal mobility · Knowledge management and capability building · Learning technologies and the LMS · Continuous improvement and learning organisations
22
Groups and Facilitation
Group facilitation and group process · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Building high-performing project teams · Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
23
Behaviour and Change
Engagement and motivation · Change management and adoption · Motivation and self-directed learning · Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
24
Goals and Measurement
Aligning learning to performance · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Linking performance to reward and consequence · Continuous feedback and performance conversations
25
Leadership Context
The project environment and stakeholders · Decision-making and problem solving · Revenue management and yield · Influencer and affiliate marketing
26
Culture and Inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Land preparation, tillage and conservation agriculture · Project roles and the project manager
27
Client Relationships
Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
28
Risk and Compliance
Grant compliance and restricted funding management · NGO governance, boards and registration · How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain · Underwriting principles and risk selection
29
Evidence and Research
Baseline surveys and data collection tools · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Reporting to boards and executives · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
30
Wellbeing and Resilience
Stress testing and scenario analysis · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Operational risk and resilience · Change and adoption in projects

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

  • The Working Alliance — applied to your own work
  • Questioning and Restraint — applied to your own work
  • Challenge, Safety and Change — applied to your own work
  • Boundaries, Ethics and Supervision — applied to your own work
  • Evaluating What Changed — applied to your own work
  • Contracting the Engagement — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CLCS 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 CLCS?

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 CLCS 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 CLCS 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 CLCS certification?

The Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CLCS 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 CLCS?

The Certified Leadership Coaching Specialist 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 CLCS?

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

Can I study the CLCS 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 CLCS?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CLCS 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

“

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
“

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 CLCS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator
Government
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