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Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert

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

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

Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert (CHIV) 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 CHIV 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 HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert
Acronym
CHIV
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 HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert
Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert: 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
Crisis intervention
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Analytical techniques and bias · Preparing financial statements · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Couples and family work
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise · Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Group counselling and dynamics
Cultural context and coaching across difference · Risk assessment and safety planning · Goal setting and contracting · Building and running a coaching practice
5
Community and voluntary settings
Practice management systems · Psychometric and screening tools · Change talk and readiness · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
6
Strengths-based and positive psychology
Business case and strategic alignment · Project governance frameworks · Habit change and behaviour design · Working with ambivalence and motivation
7
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Measuring coaching outcomes · Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics · Earned value and forecasting
8
Change and Innovation
Emerging tools and innovation · Change control and configuration · Organisational change management · Change and adoption in projects
9
Data and Measurement
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs · Complaint data and learning · Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics
10
Financial Acumen
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities · Value engineering and optimisation · Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap · Realising and measuring project value
11
Risk and Governance
Regulatory compliance and biosafety · Regulatory compliance and market requirements · Governance of the CX programme · Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
12
Stakeholders and Partners
Categories of spend and stakeholders · Supplier segmentation and relationship strategy · Supplier relationship management (SRM) · Strategic customer relationships
13
Digital and Technology
Payment technology and switches · Automation, RPA and straight-through processing · Cybersecurity and fraud technology · Managing hybrid audiences
14
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics of technology in practice · Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI) · Marketing and sales ethics · Brand safety and responsible marketing
15
Self-Leadership
Servant leadership and self-organising teams · AI and personalisation in marketing · Communication and interpersonal skills · Data-driven and personalised banking
16
People Administration
Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service
17
Customers and Markets
Customer service and CX strategy · Designing voice-of-customer programmes · Aligning service to brand and business · Sustaining strategic customer focus
18
Projects and Delivery
Designing an intervention or programme · Projects, programmes and portfolios · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · The project environment and stakeholders
19
Inclusion and Culture
Service culture and brand promise · Building a service culture · Building a culture of compliance · Frontline coaching, quality monitoring and team culture
20
Legal and Policy
Legal and other requirements · Contractor safety and shared workplaces · HSE legal duties and enforcement · Payment regulation and oversight
21
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Expanding into regional and export markets · Global and comparative HR contexts · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
22
Suppliers and Partners
Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management · Supply market analysis
23
Sustainability
Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Resource planning and levelling · Sustainability and environmental duty · Sustainability and climate responsibility
24
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Time and cost control · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
25
Knowledge and Learning
Embedding learning in performance · Sustaining a learning organisation · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Records management and retention
26
Leadership and Management
Team leadership in sales and marketing · Team leadership in field and project settings · Implementation planning and risk management · Data-driven decision support and analytics
27
People and Capability
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis · Engagement and motivation · Measuring engagement and impact · Training needs analysis
28
Strategy and Direction
Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces · Financial strategy and capital allocation · Mergers, funding and growth strategy · Real options and strategic investment
29
Operations and Delivery
Quality planning and assurance · Integrated risk and quality control · Communication planning and management · Portfolio and resource management systems
30
Communication and Influence
Voice, communication and delivery · Continuous feedback and performance conversations · Safety communication and campaigns · Influencing and safety leadership

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

  • Crisis intervention — applied to your own work
  • Couples and family work — applied to your own work
  • Group counselling and dynamics — applied to your own work
  • Community and voluntary settings — applied to your own work
  • Strengths-based and positive psychology — applied to your own work
  • Wellbeing and resilience coaching — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHIV 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 CHIV?

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 CHIV 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 CHIV 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 CHIV certification?

The Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert 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 CHIV 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 CHIV?

The Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert 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 CHIV?

The Certified HIV and AIDS Counselling and Testing Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHIV 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 CHIV?

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