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Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (CDVC) 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 CDVC 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 Domestic Violence Counselor
Acronym
CDVC
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 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
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 Domestic Violence Counselor
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor: 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
Ethics, Supervision and Safety
Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Remote and telephone practice
3
Outcomes and Review
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Digital marketing strategy and channels
4
Scope, Boundary and Referral
The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Case management and referral
5
The Therapeutic Alliance
The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Brand equity and positioning
6
Contracting and Confidentiality
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice
7
Listening, Reflection and Restraint
Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Accountability and follow-through
8
Records and Reporting
Professional report writing and presentation · Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics · Farm records, bookkeeping and management accounting · Traceability, blockchain and digital records
9
Coaching Practice
Group and team coaching · Strengths-based coaching · Building a coaching culture · Measuring coaching and mentoring impact
10
Therapeutic Practice
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Business case and strategic alignment
11
Ethics and Safeguarding
Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Data, records and confidentiality tech · Ethics of technology in practice
12
Communication Skills
Cross-cultural communication · Giving and receiving feedback · Voice of the customer and feedback · The media and telecommunications landscape
13
Development and Learning
Motivation and self-directed learning · Learning technology ecosystem · Learning analytics and data · AI and adaptive learning
14
Groups and Facilitation
Leading remote and hybrid teams · Team diversity and inclusion · High-performance team rituals and cadence · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
15
Behaviour and Change
Habits and behaviour design · Engagement and motivation · Safety culture and behaviour · Change management and adoption
16
Goals and Measurement
Policy, planning and objectives · Measuring HSE performance · Measuring innovation performance · Setting goals, roles and accountability
17
Leadership Context
Thought leadership · Category management and strategy · Contractor safety management · Upgrades and roadmap management
18
Culture and Inclusion
Financial inclusion and agency banking · Financial inclusion strategy · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
19
Client Relationships
Contract administration and variation · Contract governance and compliance · Strategic customer relationships · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
20
Risk and Compliance
Integrated risk and quality control · Data quality and governance · Programme governance and assurance · Governance of campaigns and spend
21
Evidence and Research
Financial storytelling and data visualisation · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Data collection and analytics · Predictive safety analytics
22
Wellbeing and Resilience
Crisis, resilience and contingency planning · Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress and psychosocial risk · Stress testing credit portfolios
23
Workplace Context
Assurance engagements and standards · Measuring engagement and impact · Employee engagement models and drivers · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
24
Practice and Business
Business case and impact assessment · Financial statement and cash-flow analysis · Loan structuring, pricing and covenants · Market and interest-rate risk
25
Digital Delivery
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Digital and self-service transformation · Self-service and digital support · Customer service technology stack
26
Programme Delivery
Risk assessment and safety planning · Treatment planning and review · Projects, programmes and portfolios · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)
27
Community and Family Context
Recovery capital and community · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Corporate social responsibility and community impact
28
Health Context
Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Herd and flock health planning and biosecurity · Healthy work design
29
Standards and Quality
Quality management systems and audits · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Continuous improvement in service · Driving measurable service improvement
30
Conflict and Resistance
Managing resistance and readiness · Negotiation and conflict management · Conflict resolution and negotiation · Conflicts of interest and transparency

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

  • Ethics, Supervision and Safety — applied to your own work
  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDVC 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 CDVC?

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 CDVC 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 CDVC 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 CDVC certification?

The Certified Domestic Violence Counselor is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDVC 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 CDVC?

The Certified Domestic Violence Counselor 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 CDVC?

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

Can I study the CDVC 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 CDVC?

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

I earned my CDVC 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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