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 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor in Chad

Executive Summary

Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor (CADD) 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 CADD 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 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor

Acronym

CADD

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 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor

Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse 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

Ethics, Supervision and Safety

Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Values-based living

3

Outcomes and Review

Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Management accounts and dashboards

4

Scope, Boundary and Referral

The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits

5

The Therapeutic Alliance

The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Building and running a coaching practice

6

Contracting and Confidentiality

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

7

Listening, Reflection and Restraint

Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Negotiation and closing techniques

8

Coaching Practice

Financial regulation and prudential supervision · Coaching models and frameworks (GROW) · Coaching leaders and managers · Facilitation, coaching and mentoring

9

Therapeutic Practice

Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management

10

Ethics and Safeguarding

Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations · Data, records and confidentiality tech

11

Communication Skills

Presenting, demonstrating and proposing · Voice, communication and delivery · Feedback and developmental conversations · Language and communication training

12

Development and Learning

Active and experiential learning · Learning objectives and outcomes · Active-learning methods · Continuing professional development

13

Groups and Facilitation

Virtual and hybrid facilitation · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Communicating with families and carers · Aligning teams around strategy

14

Behaviour and Change

Foreign exchange and treasury operations · Technology governance and change control · Foreign exchange and hedging · Engagement and motivation

15

Goals and Measurement

Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Leading groups and workshops · Leading and lagging metrics · Policy, planning and objectives

16

Leadership Context

Knowledge management and organisational learning · Category management and strategy development · Data quality and master data management · Security governance and management systems

17

Culture and Inclusion

HR's role in culture, values and employer brand · Safety culture and leadership · Cross-cultural communication · Writing advisory reports that drive decisions

18

Client Relationships

Managing difficult stakeholders · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Relationship management and cross-selling · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships

19

Risk and Compliance

Risk response and contingency · Integrated risk and quality control · Data quality and governance · Programme governance and assurance

20

Evidence and Research

Jobs to be done and customer insight · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence · Health records, data and confidentiality

21

Wellbeing and Resilience

Stress and psychosocial risk · Operational risk and resilience · Stress testing and scenario analysis · Stress testing and scenarios

22

Workplace Context

Customer and community engagement · Customer and employee satisfaction · Assurance engagements and standards · Measuring engagement and impact

23

Practice and Business

Marketing technology and the stack · Linking CX to business performance · Aligning service to brand and business · Building the business case for CX

24

Digital Delivery

Virtual and distributed teams · Emerging project technologies · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Digital and data-driven go-to-market

25

Programme Delivery

Cost reduction and efficiency programmes · Compliance frameworks and programmes · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Onboarding and induction programme design

26

Community and Family Context

Sustainability and social impact in projects · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Social media customer care · Social performance and outreach

27

Health Context

Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement

28

Standards and Quality

Sustainability certification and standards · Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Quality monitoring and coaching

29

Conflict and Resistance

Conflict resolution over land, water and resources · De-escalation and difficult customers · Negotiation and influencing · Handling difficult customers and disputes

30

Records and Reporting

Governance of ESG and reporting · Management and board reporting · Environmental monitoring and reporting · Incident reporting and record-keeping

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

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CADD 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 CADD?

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 CADD 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 CADD 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 CADD certification?

The Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse 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 CADD 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 CADD?

The Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse 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 CADD?

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

Can I study the CADD 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 CADD?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CADD 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 CADD 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 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counsellor

Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse 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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