What is the Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist?

The Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Learning & Development.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

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Executive Summary

Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist (CCOMS) 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 11 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 CCOMS 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 Coaching & Mentorship Specialist

Acronym

CCOMS

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

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design

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 Coaching & Mentorship Specialist

Certified Coaching & Mentorship 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

Contracting a Developmental Relationship

Contracting and the three-way agreement · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Relapse prevention planning

3

Advice, Experience and Judgement

Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Strengths-based coaching

4

Supervision and Reflective Practice

Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Stages of change and readiness

5

Sponsorship and Advancement

Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Evaluating coaching outcomes · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Digital marketing strategy and channels

6

Evaluating Developmental Relationships

Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Outcome and process measures

7

Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsorship

Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships · Contracting and the three-way agreement · The working alliance and coaching presence · Outcome monitoring in therapeutic work

8

Client Relationships

Building strategic customer relationships · Negotiation with clients and partners · Market access, buyers and contract farming · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2)

9

Risk and Compliance

Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis · Enterprise risk management in banks · Credit risk measurement and mitigation

10

Evidence and Research

Predictive safety analytics · Data quality and master data management · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns

11

Wellbeing and Resilience

Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Stress testing and scenario analysis

12

Workplace Context

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

13

Practice and Business

Real estate marketing channels and property portals · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Insurance products and lines of business · Insurance pricing, premiums and loadings

14

Digital Delivery

Digital banking platforms and APIs · Payment technology and switches · Cybersecurity and fraud technology · Technology governance and change control

15

Programme Delivery

Emergency preparedness and planning · Programme governance · Real estate development and project appraisal · Programme cycle management in NGOs

16

Community and Family Context

Corporate social responsibility communications · Community and lifelong learning · Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

17

Health Context

Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Leading project governance · Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities

18

Standards and Quality

Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Board effectiveness and the quality of board information · Professional accreditation and CPD · Process improvement and HR operating efficiency

19

Conflict and Resistance

Negotiation tactics and behaviours · Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close · Managing risk and difficult cases · Managing difficult conversations

20

Records and Reporting

Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Proposal development and donor reporting · Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)

21

Coaching Practice

Mentoring and sponsorship · Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Measuring coaching outcomes · Coaching and developing team members

22

Therapeutic Practice

Scaling delivery capability · Building project management maturity · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Values-based decision-making

23

Ethics and Safeguarding

Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Ethics of technology in practice · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)

24

Communication Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills · Closed-loop feedback systems · Influencing and presenting insights · Professional and persuasive communication

25

Development and Learning

Cognitive load and learning science · The learning and development profession · Learning strategy and business alignment · Learning cultures and the learning organisation

26

Groups and Facilitation

Group facilitation and group process · Leading groups and workshops · Collaboration and teamwork · Servant leadership and self-organising teams

27

Behaviour and Change

Foreign exchange and hedging · Change management and adoption · Motivation and self-directed learning · Cost concepts, classification and behaviour

28

Goals and Measurement

Performance measurement and attribution · Metrics and reporting · Performance management systems and cycles · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards

29

Leadership Context

Campaign execution and management · Thought leadership · Category management and strategy · Cash and liquidity management

30

Culture and Inclusion

Project management maturity assessment · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture

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

Contracting a Developmental Relationship — applied to your own work
Advice, Experience and Judgement — applied to your own work
Supervision and Reflective Practice — applied to your own work
Sponsorship and Advancement — applied to your own work
Evaluating Developmental Relationships — applied to your own work
Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsorship — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCOMS 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 CCOMS?

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 CCOMS 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 CCOMS 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 CCOMS certification?

The Certified Coaching & Mentorship 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 CCOMS 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 CCOMS?

The Certified Coaching & Mentorship 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 CCOMS?

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

Can I study the CCOMS 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 CCOMS?

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

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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.

Head of Learning

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.

L&D Manager

NGO Sector

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

Lead Facilitator

Government

Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist

Certified Coaching & Mentorship Specialist

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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