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Certified Academic Life Coach

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

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Executive Summary

Certified Academic Life Coach

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Academic Life Coach (CALC) 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 CALC 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 Academic Life Coach
Acronym
CALC
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 Academic Life Coach
Certified Academic Life Coach: 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
Life Coaching and the Therapy Boundary
Career, transition and life coaching · What coaching is and is not · Analytical techniques and bias · Coaching for resilience and wellbeing
3
Mentoring
Mentoring: sharing experience without taking over · Coaching models and frameworks in practice · Coaching in hierarchy and across culture · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching
4
Supervision, ethics and the coach’s own development
Supervision, ethics and the coach’s own development · Evidencing coaching impact · Building a coaching practice · Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
5
Foundations of positive psychology
Integrated and sustainability reporting · Strengths, flow and engagement · Reporting quality and governance · Group and team coaching
6
Meaning, purpose and values
Meaning, purpose and values · Attachment and developmental theory · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Strengths-based coaching
7
Preventive and public mental health
Client feedback and satisfaction · Managing risk and difficult cases · Lessons learned and development · Driving effective, ethical outcomes
8
Leadership and Management
Performance management that changes behaviour · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001) · Safety culture and leadership
9
People and Capability
Policy and public engagement · Managing resistance and capability · Maturity and capability assessment · Stakeholder engagement plan
10
Strategy and Direction
Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic) · Competitive bidding processes · Goal setting and action planning · Investment strategy and allocation
11
Operations and Delivery
Implementation planning and risk management · Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems · Journey and process redesign · Quality monitoring and coaching
12
Communication and Influence
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences · Closed-loop feedback systems · Influencing and presenting insights · Crisis communications
13
Change and Innovation
Measuring change and project impact · Continuous improvement and retrospectives · Baseline setting and change control · Quality control and continuous improvement
14
Data and Measurement
People analytics and HR measurement · Predictive safety analytics · Leadership impact and organisational health metrics · Balanced scorecard and KPI frameworks
15
Financial Acumen
Impact, blended and concessional finance · Total cost of ownership · Alternative investments · Return on investment and impact
16
Risk and Governance
Change control and configuration · Leading project governance · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Project budgeting and financial control
17
Stakeholders and Partners
Strategic customer relationships · NGO governance, boards and registration · The project environment and stakeholders · Stakeholder and sponsor management
18
Digital and Technology
Performance management systems and cycles · Blended and hybrid learning design · Digital permits and inspections · Ethics of technology in practice
19
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics and independence · Ethics and suitability · Culture, ethics and behaviour change · Ethical supply chains
20
Self-Leadership
Wellbeing and resilience coaching · AI and personalisation in marketing · Data-driven and personalised banking · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
21
People Administration
Loyalty programmes and rewards · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Capacity and performance management · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction
22
Customers and Markets
Customer effort and sentiment analysis · Social media customer care · Unified customer view · Emerging service technologies
23
Projects and Delivery
Project management maturity assessment · Driving measurable delivery improvement · Developing the project business case · Realising and measuring project value
24
Inclusion and Culture
Building a coaching culture · Nomination, succession and diversity · The business case for diversity and inclusion · Safety culture, leadership and behaviour
25
Legal and Policy
Contract exit and renewal · Regulatory capital and ratios · ABC analysis and stock policy · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
26
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global and comparative HR contexts · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
27
Suppliers and Partners
Contractor and visitor safety · Contractor safety and shared workplaces · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
28
Sustainability
Environmental legal compliance · Sustainability and climate responsibility · Environmental monitoring and reporting · Integration with quality and environment
29
Public and Community Context
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation · Customer and community engagement · Presentation and public speaking · Public, private and non-profit governance
30
Knowledge and Learning
Designing learning for transfer, not coverage · Evaluating learning: from reaction to results · Learning needs analysis at organisational level · Knowledge management and organisational learning

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

  • Life Coaching and the Therapy Boundary — applied to your own work
  • Mentoring — applied to your own work
  • Supervision, ethics and the coach’s own development — applied to your own work
  • Foundations of positive psychology — applied to your own work
  • Meaning, purpose and values — applied to your own work
  • Preventive and public mental health — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CALC 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 CALC?

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 CALC 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 CALC 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 CALC certification?

The Certified Academic Life Coach 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 CALC 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 CALC?

The Certified Academic Life Coach 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 CALC?

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

Can I study the CALC 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 CALC?

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