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Certified School and Educational Counsellor

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

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified School and Educational Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified School and Educational Counsellor (CSCEC) 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 CSCEC 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 School and Educational Counsellor
Acronym
CSCEC
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 School and Educational Counsellor
Certified School and Educational 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
Scope, Boundary and Referral
The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Building and running a coaching practice
3
The Therapeutic Alliance
The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Collaborative and client-led planning
4
Contracting and Confidentiality
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · KPIs and performance reporting
5
Listening, Reflection and Restraint
Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Marketing technology and the stack
6
Ethics, Supervision and Safety
Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · The coaching relationship
7
Outcomes and Review
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Lessons learned and development
8
Culture and Inclusion
Professional case study and presentation · Evidence-based practice · Risk assessment and safety planning · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
9
Client Relationships
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism · Shareholder and stakeholder rights · Managing regulator relationships · Stakeholder mapping and influencing
10
Risk and Compliance
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations · The regulatory landscape and central banking · Corporate governance in banks · Regulatory duty and accountability
11
Evidence and Research
Influencing and presenting insights · Data ethics and customer privacy · Data protection and customer privacy · Data, analytics and customer insight
12
Wellbeing and Resilience
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Managing growth, risk and resilience
13
Workplace Context
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting · Managing resistance and engagement · Communicating risk to the workforce · Worker engagement and empowerment
14
Practice and Business
Email marketing and automation · Campaign or go-to-market plan · Marketing strategy and the mix · Integrated marketing communications
15
Digital Delivery
Practice management systems · Emerging tools and innovation · Scaling technologies and business models · Digital and market transformation
16
Programme Delivery
Designing the project plan and schedule · Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan · Project initiation and chartering · Integrated project planning
17
Community and Family Context
Social media and community management · Risk, protective and social factors · Corporate social responsibility communications · Community and lifelong learning
18
Health Context
Healthcare quality, safety and accreditation · Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Health, safety and compliance in delivery
19
Standards and Quality
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality · Measuring governance improvement · Product safety and standards · Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
20
Conflict and Resistance
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close · Managing risk and difficult cases · Managing difficult conversations · Managing resistance and readiness
21
Records and Reporting
Diagnosing client problems before prescribing solutions · Sustainability reporting and disclosure · Board and management reporting · Professional report writing
22
Coaching Practice
Coaching models and frameworks (GROW) · Coaching leaders and managers · Facilitation, coaching and mentoring · Creating a coaching culture
23
Ethics and Safeguarding
Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Professional roles, ethics and standards for agricultural practitioners · Ethics and fair customer treatment
24
Communication Skills
Professional and persuasive communication · Crisis communications · Stakeholder communications · Internal communications
25
Development and Learning
Your one-year professional development trajectory · Career pathways and continuing professional development · Setting professional goals and a personal development plan · Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
26
Groups and Facilitation
Leading remote and hybrid teams · Team diversity and inclusion · High-performance team rituals and cadence · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
27
Behaviour and Change
Stages of change and readiness · Behavioural and process addictions · Policy that changes behaviour · Embedding values and behaviours
28
Goals and Measurement
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket · Goal setting and contracting · Goal setting and action planning · Outcome and process measures
29
Leadership Context
Enterprise risk management (ERM) · Conflicts of interest management · Leadership and management development · Inclusive leadership and allyship
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Financial risk types and management · Performance management systems and cycles · Theories and models of leadership and management · Safety management systems (ISO 45001)

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

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

Common Questions

What is the CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC certification?

The Certified School and Educational 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 CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

The Certified School and Educational 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 CSCEC?

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

Can I study the CSCEC 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 CSCEC?

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