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Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor

Online Certification  ·  20 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CORD2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor (CORD2) 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 20 Week programme is structured around recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CORD2 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 Occupational and Wellness Counsellor
Acronym
CORD2
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Intermediate
Duration
20 Week
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

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness 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
  • Ethical principles and codes of practice
  • The self of the practitioner
2
Counselling Theories and Models
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Person-centred and humanistic approaches
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
  • Solution-focused and brief therapy
  • Integrative and pluralistic approaches
3
Core Therapeutic Skills
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • The therapeutic alliance and rapport
  • Active listening and attending
  • Empathy, warmth and congruence
  • Questioning and reflection skills
  • Silence, pacing and presence
4
Assessment, Formulation and Planning
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Intake and initial assessment
  • Case formulation and hypotheses
  • Goal setting and contracting
  • Risk assessment and safety planning
  • Mental state and screening tools
5
Working with Specific Concerns
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Anxiety, panic and phobias
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress, burnout and adjustment
  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress
6
Specialised Populations and Contexts
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Children and adolescents
  • Couples and family work
  • Older adults and later life
  • Addiction and substance use
  • Workplace and organisational contexts
7
Motivational Interviewing and Coaching
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Motivational interviewing spirit and skills
  • Change talk and readiness
  • Coaching models and frameworks (GROW)
  • Goal setting and action planning
  • Strengths-based and positive psychology
8
Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Foundations of positive psychology
  • Strengths, flow and engagement
  • Resilience and post-traumatic growth
  • Mindfulness and self-compassion
  • Meaning, purpose and values
9
Tools, Technology and Evidence
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Outcome and process measures
  • Digital and online therapy platforms
  • Apps, self-help and blended care
  • Evidence-based practice and research literacy
  • Data, records and confidentiality tech
10
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Communicating with families and carers
  • Liaison with health and social services
  • Professional writing and reports
  • Psychoeducation and public communication
11
Professional Practice, Supervision and Self-Care
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Clinical supervision and reflective practice
  • Personal therapy and self-awareness
  • Self-care and preventing burnout
  • Managing boundaries and dual relationships
  • Continuing professional development
12
Professional Ethics, Standards and Governance
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
  • Confidentiality and its limits
  • Informed consent and capacity
  • Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
  • Boundaries, power and dual relationships
13
Evaluation, Outcomes and Continuous Improvement
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Measuring therapeutic outcomes
  • Client feedback and satisfaction
  • Reflective practice and case review
  • Benchmarking against standards
  • Evidence-based improvement
14
Group Work, Community and Preventive Wellbeing
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Group counselling principles and dynamics
  • Designing and facilitating groups
  • Psychoeducation and workshops
  • Community mental health and outreach
  • Preventive and public mental health
15
Advanced Professional Practice: Consulting and Advisory Excellence
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • The consulting mindset and trusted advisor positioning
  • Diagnosing client problems before prescribing solutions
  • Structuring engagements: scope, deliverables and expectations
  • Discovery interviews and evidence gathering
  • Root cause analysis frameworks in advisory work
16
Data, AI and Digital Tools for the Modern Professional
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Data literacy: reading, questioning and using data
  • Descriptive statistics for everyday professional decisions
  • Data visualisation and dashboards that inform
  • Generative AI as a professional productivity tool
  • Automation, workflows and no-code tools
17
Professional Communication, Influence and Negotiation
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Professional and persuasive communication
  • 360-degree feedback and leadership assessment
  • Internal communications
  • Managing sensitive communications
  • Media and public communication
18
Leadership, People and High-Performance Teams
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Building high-performing sales teams
  • Team diversity and inclusion
  • Strengths-based coaching
  • Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership
  • Team development and effectiveness
19
Talent, Culture and the Modern Workplace
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Language and communication training
  • Belonging, culture and employee resource groups
  • Talent and capability ecosystems
  • Training and rehearsals
  • Building a proactive safety culture
20
Customer, Market and Stakeholder Value
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value
  • Sales forecasting
  • Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
  • Sales forecasting and territory planning
  • Marketing and promoting learning
21
Financial and Commercial Acumen for Professionals
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Marketing planning and budgeting
  • Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
  • Financial inclusion and agency banking
  • Financial storytelling and data visualisation
  • Preparing financial statements
22
Evidence, Measurement and Decision Quality
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Data literacy and adoption
  • Evidence-based financial recommendations
  • Confidentiality and handling sensitive data
  • Data privacy and protection
  • Measurement and evaluation plan
23
Strategy, Innovation and Leading Change
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Change management and adoption
  • Category management and strategy
  • Setting strategic priorities and choices
  • Digital marketing strategy and channels
  • Change management in finance
24
Project and Programme Delivery Essentials
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Continuous improvement of programmes
  • Appraisal of development projects
  • Building project relationships
  • Integrated project planning
  • Building project management maturity
25
Quality, Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Continuous improvement and learning organisations
  • Quality control and continuous improvement
  • Reporting quality and earnings management risks
  • Post orders and standard operating procedures
  • Continuous improvement of finance processes
26
Governance, Risk, Ethics and Compliance
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Integrity, confidentiality and impartiality
  • Ethical and responsible technology
  • Ethics and professional responsibility
  • Integrity, transparency and fair dealing
  • Data privacy, consent and compliance
27
Sustainability, Safety and Responsible Practice
  • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
  • Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
  • Corporate social responsibility and ESG
  • Corporate social responsibility and community impact
  • Corporate social responsibility communications
  • Stakeholder capitalism and ESG
28
Certification Recap and Integrated Review
    29
    Your Certification in Action: 90 Days to Recertification
    • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
    • Designing your first 90 days after certification
    • Your one-year professional development trajectory
    • The two-year horizon: expertise, leadership and professional standing
    • Recertification, CPD and staying current
    • Building your professional portfolio and evidence of practice
    30
    Capstone Project and Certification Readiness
    • Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards
    • Capstone scoping: an area of practice or client group
    • Assessment and case formulation
    • Designing an intervention or programme
    • Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
    • Delivery and evaluation plan
    Learning Outcomes

    What You Will Achieve

    • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Occupational and Wellness Counsellor principles aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards
    • Apply evidence-based methods to improve counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing
    • Master counselling theories, models and approaches and assessment, case formulation and treatment planning
    • Apply therapeutic skills, alliance and communication and specialised populations and presenting concerns in real-world settings
    • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
    • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
    • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
    • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in counselling
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common Questions

    What is the CORD2 certification?

    Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 85+ 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 CORD2?

    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 CORD2 certification take to complete?

    The programme is structured over 20 Week 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 CORD2 internationally recognised?

    Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 85+ 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 CORD2 certification?

    The Certified Occupational and Wellness 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 CORD2 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 CORD2?

    The Certified Occupational and Wellness 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 CORD2?

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

    Can I study the CORD2 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 CORD2?

    Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CORD2 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 CORD2 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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