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 Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor in Senegal

Executive Summary

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor (CDEM) 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 CDEM 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 Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Acronym

CDEM

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 Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care 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

Referral and stepped care

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Analytical techniques and bias · Preparing financial statements · The working alliance and coaching presence

3

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches · Attachment and developmental theory · Evaluating coaching outcomes

4

Grief, loss and bereavement

Managing risk and difficult cases · Lessons learned and development · Designing and facilitating groups · Psychoeducation and workshops

5

Children and adolescents

Change talk and readiness · Habit change and behaviour design · Accountability and follow-through · Measuring coaching outcomes

6

Workplace and organisational contexts

Workplace and organisational contexts · Managing difficult conversations · Building trust and engagement · Outcome monitoring in therapeutic work

7

Long-term conditions and health psychology

Project governance frameworks · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Managing organisational politics · Endings, relapse and maintaining change

8

Communication and Influence

360-degree feedback and leadership assessment · Professional presentation and defence · Influencing and persuasion · Communicating vision and telling stories

9

Change and Innovation

Driving measurable financial improvement · Foreign exchange and currency risk · Continuous improvement of finance processes · Continuous fire-safety improvement

10

Data and Measurement

Evidence-based improvement · Outcome and process measures · Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Quality and delivery metrics

11

Financial Acumen

Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics · Financial statement and cash-flow analysis · Retention, loyalty and lifetime value · Development banking and project finance

12

Risk and Governance

Likelihood, impact and risk rating · Risk treatment and countermeasures · Risk registers and reporting · Continuous risk monitoring

13

Stakeholders and Partners

Reporting to boards and executives · Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Stakeholder identification and analysis · Reporting and dashboards

14

Digital and Technology

The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Branch-to-digital migration · Payment technology and switches · Automation, RPA and straight-through processing

15

Ethics and Integrity

Meaning, purpose and values · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Professional standards and ethics · Project KPIs and performance metrics

16

Self-Leadership

Communication and interpersonal skills · Self-service and digital support · Data-driven and personalised banking · Motivation and self-directed learning

17

People Administration

The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline

18

Customers and Markets

Cross-functional collaboration with product and service · Team leadership in sales and marketing · Carbon markets and climate finance · Regulatory compliance and market requirements

19

Projects and Delivery

Emerging project technologies · Programme management principles · Measuring programme success · Leading project teams

20

Inclusion and Culture

Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development · Access to finance, grants and investment · Driving measurable delivery improvement · Developing the project business case

21

Legal and Policy

Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost · Regulatory compliance and audits · Regulatory and legal duty · Regulatory change management

22

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Expanding into regional and export markets · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy

23

Suppliers and Partners

Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management

24

Sustainability

Mine water, tailings and environmental management · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Integrated and sustainability reporting · The project environment and stakeholders

25

Public and Community Context

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication

26

Knowledge and Learning

Sustaining a learning organisation · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Records management and retention · Training needs analysis and learning strategy

27

Leadership and Management

Risk management and contingencies · Aligning teams around strategy · Strategic decision-making under uncertainty · Delegation and empowerment

28

People and Capability

Succession planning and talent pipelines · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · High-potential identification and talent reviews · Managing resistance and engagement

29

Strategy and Direction

Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge · Designing a marketing or sales strategy · Marketing strategy and the mix · Pricing strategy

30

Operations and Delivery

Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan · Integrated project planning · Resource planning and levelling · Scheduling and planning tools

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

Referral and stepped care — applied to your own work
Trauma and post-traumatic stress — applied to your own work
Grief, loss and bereavement — applied to your own work
Children and adolescents — applied to your own work
Workplace and organisational contexts — applied to your own work
Long-term conditions and health psychology — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDEM 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 CDEM?

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 CDEM 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 CDEM 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 CDEM certification?

The Certified Dementia and Neurological Care 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 CDEM 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 CDEM?

The Certified Dementia and Neurological Care 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 CDEM?

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

Can I study the CDEM 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 CDEM?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CDEM 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 CDEM 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 Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

Certified Dementia and Neurological Care Counsellor

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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