How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 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 Advanced 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 Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner in Rwanda

Executive Summary

Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner (CNAR2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 11 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 CNAR2 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 Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner

Acronym

CNAR2

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 Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner

Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner: 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 · Preparing financial statements

3

Scope, Boundary and Referral

The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Working with ambivalence and motivation

4

The Therapeutic Alliance

The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise

5

Contracting and Confidentiality

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Goal setting and contracting

6

Listening, Reflection and Restraint

Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Practice management systems

7

Ethics, Supervision and Safety

Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Risk, protective and social factors

8

Conflict and Resistance

Managing resistance and capability building · Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders · Conflicts of interest and gifts · Negotiation strategy and planning

9

Records and Reporting

Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP) · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Reporting quality and governance · Record-keeping and data protection

10

Coaching Practice

Mentoring and sponsorship · Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes

11

Therapeutic Practice

Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Project governance and assurance · Working with organisations on wellbeing

12

Ethics and Safeguarding

Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Compliance and regulatory projects

13

Communication Skills

Psychoeducation and public communication · Communication planning and management · Integrated marketing communications · Professional presentation and pitching

14

Development and Learning

Continuing professional development · Measuring development impact · Cognitive load and learning science · The learning and development profession

15

Groups and Facilitation

Team leadership and motivation · Leading project teams · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Building high-performing project teams

16

Behaviour and Change

Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design · Change control and configuration · Organisational change management

17

Goals and Measurement

Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement · Dashboards and performance reporting · Capacity and performance management

18

Leadership Context

Influencing and persuasion · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Ethics and responsible leadership · Personal leadership development planning

19

Culture and Inclusion

Brand strategy, identity and equity · Building project management maturity · Sustaining benefits and change · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)

20

Client Relationships

Contract performance and exit · Contract governance and compliance · Strategic customer relationships · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events

21

Risk and Compliance

NGO governance, boards and registration · How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain · Underwriting principles and risk selection · Insurance regulation and consumer protection

22

Evidence and Research

Jobs to be done and customer insight · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Analytical techniques and bias · Data visualisation for finance

23

Wellbeing and Resilience

Managing growth, risk and resilience · Operational risk and resilience · Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress and psychosocial risk

24

Workplace Context

Workforce management and scheduling · Proactive engagement and success · Win-back and re-engagement · Workforce planning and scheduling

25

Practice and Business

Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Sales and marketing transformation · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Agile marketing and experimentation

26

Digital Delivery

Digital and market transformation · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Digital and self-service transformation · Self-service and digital support

27

Programme Delivery

Discovery-driven planning and assumption testing · Scenario planning and foresight · Leading procurement projects and change · Emergency preparedness and planning

28

Community and Family Context

Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Social media customer care · Social performance and outreach · Community and lifelong learning

29

Health Context

Measuring brand health · Forecasting and pipeline health · Project management maturity assessment · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach

30

Standards and Quality

Quality control and continuous improvement · Integrated risk and quality control · Continuous improvement and optimisation · Benchmarking against standards and best practice

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

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CNAR2 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 CNAR2?

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 CNAR2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CNAR2 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 CNAR2 certification?

The Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner 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 CNAR2 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 CNAR2?

The Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner 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 CNAR2?

The Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CNAR2 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 CNAR2?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CNAR2 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 CNAR2 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 Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner

Certified Narrative Therapy and Storytelling Practitioner

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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