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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
Wellbeing, Mindfulness and Positive Practice
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Analytical techniques and bias · Strengths, flow and engagement · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Decision support and insight · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Crisis intervention
Building and running a coaching practice · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Risk assessment and safety planning · Treatment planning and review
5
Resilience and post-traumatic growth
Managing difficult conversations · Leading groups and workshops · Meaning, purpose and values · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits
6
Wellbeing at work and in life
Projects, programmes and portfolios · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · The project environment and stakeholders · Project roles and the project manager
7
Preventive mental health
Sustaining benefits and change · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice
8
Sustainability
Value and benefits management · The regulatory and legal environment · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Responsible and sustainable governance
9
Public and Community Context
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Community engagement and equity · Customer and community engagement
10
Knowledge and Learning
Records management and retention · Training needs analysis and learning strategy · Knowledge management and capability building · Incident reporting and record-keeping
11
Leadership and Management
Conflicts of interest management · Regulatory change management and horizon scanning · Leadership and management development · Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
12
People and Capability
Managing resistance and capability building · Category management and strategy development · Supplier development and improvement · Attachment and developmental theory
13
Strategy and Direction
Financial inclusion strategy · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces · Learning strategy and business alignment · Real options and strategic investment
14
Operations and Delivery
Competitive bidding processes · Business process mapping · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Quality assurance and standards
15
Communication and Influence
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close · Communicating financial results · Client feedback and satisfaction · Professional case study and presentation
16
Change and Innovation
Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site · Evidence-based improvement · Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design
17
Data and Measurement
Data privacy and consent · Data ethics and customer privacy · Banking KPIs and branch scorecards · Service quality and turnaround metrics
18
Financial Acumen
Financial inclusion and agency banking · Schedule development and optimisation · Impact, blended and concessional finance · The role of IT in business and value creation
19
Risk and Governance
Cost estimation and budgeting · Environmental legal compliance · Resource planning and levelling · Designing a safety programme or control
20
Stakeholders and Partners
Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships · Stakeholder communications · Stakeholder mapping and engagement
21
Digital and Technology
Digital and self-service transformation · Closed-loop feedback systems · Self-service and digital support · CRM systems and customer data
22
Ethics and Integrity
Values, purpose and authentic leadership · Ethics and responsible leadership · Professional standards and ethics (CIPS) · Sustainability and responsible sourcing
23
Self-Leadership
AI and personalisation in marketing · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Communication and interpersonal skills
24
People Administration
Performance management systems and cycles · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards
25
Customers and Markets
Customer effort and sentiment analysis · Service analytics and dashboards · Social media customer care · Unified customer view
26
Projects and Delivery
Driving measurable delivery improvement · Project budgeting and financial control · Financial risk in projects · Realising and measuring project value
27
Inclusion and Culture
Risk identification and analysis · Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis · Risk response and contingency · Regenerative and conservation agriculture practices
28
Legal and Policy
Contract governance and compliance · Working with law enforcement and regulators · Subcontractor and supplier management · Insurance regulation and consumer protection
29
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global and comparative HR contexts · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Corporate governance and the finance role · Mergers, funding and growth strategy
30
Suppliers and Partners
Supply markets and the enabling environment · Public procurement frameworks and principles · Sustainable procurement principles and standards · Procurement and stock management for health commodities

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

  • Wellbeing, Mindfulness and Positive Practice — applied to your own work
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress — applied to your own work
  • Crisis intervention — applied to your own work
  • Resilience and post-traumatic growth — applied to your own work
  • Wellbeing at work and in life — applied to your own work
  • Preventive mental health — 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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