What is the Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.rw, contacting us via WhatsApp at +250 788 000 000, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner (CADEP) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner (CADEP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CADEP 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 Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Acronym

CADEP

Who Should Enrol?

HR Managers and Directors
HR Business Partners
Learning and Development Managers
Employee Relations and OD Specialists

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 CHRO and senior people-management roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management

Global Employability

Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Advanced EMDR Therapy Architecture

✦EMDR Target Sequencing

✦Assessment Phase Formulation

✦Body Scan Processing

✦Complex Trauma Considerations

✦EMDR for Persistent Distress

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner · module 20 is the capstone

1

Advanced EMDR Therapy Architecture

Person-centred and humanistic therapy · Formulation-driven therapy · Ending therapy well: termination, relapse planning and discharge · Group therapy process: what a group does that individual work cannot

2

Adaptive Information Processing Model

Records, documents and information governance · Wellbeing and the biopsychosocial model · Clinical supervision: the reflective space that keeps practice safe · The therapeutic alliance and what makes it work

3

Advanced Trauma Case Conceptualisation

Trauma-informed practice · Clinical assessment and shared formulation · Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach · Outcome monitoring in therapeutic work

4

EMDR Target Sequencing

Course structure and sequencing: the order that makes learning possible · Adapting approaches to clients · Working within competence · Psychoeducation groups: structured teaching that changes behaviour

5

Preparation and Stabilisation

Boundaries, dual relationships and the power difference · Silence, pacing and presence · Managing emotions in session · Ending sessions and reviews

6

Bilateral Stimulation Strategies

Confidentiality and its limits · Informed consent and capacity · Boundaries, power and dual relationships · Group counselling principles and dynamics

7

Assessment Phase Formulation

Assessment and formulation: understanding before intervening · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Data, records and confidentiality tech · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation

8

Desensitisation Processes

Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Animal nutrition, ration formulation and feeding systems · Participatory rural appraisal and needs assessment · Personalisation and relationship building

9

Installation of Adaptive Cognitions

Control environment and risk assessment · Key account management and growing existing clients · Chair and chief executive: the relationship that shapes the board · Couples counselling approaches

10

Body Scan Processing

Experiential and body-based practice in the session · Energy and pacing online · Assessment and feedback online · Session and lesson planning

11

Closure and Stabilisation

Animal welfare standards and assessment · Compliance risk assessment, monitoring and corrective action · Digital maturity assessment: knowing where the organisation really is · Confidentiality, data protection and the limits of what you may share

12

Re-Evaluation Procedures

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow · Environmental impact assessment: baseline, prediction and significance · Sustainability reporting standards, boundaries and assurance

13

Complex Trauma Considerations

Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Risk assessment without theatre · Market attractiveness and country assessment · Health records: confidentiality, accuracy and access

14

Dissociation-Sensitive EMDR

Hazard and risk assessment · Risk assessment methodology and matrices · Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment · Exposure assessment and monitoring

15

Resource Development and Installation

Capacity, workload and resource coordination · Is training the right intervention? · Assessment design, validity and fairness · Curriculum architecture and accreditation

16

EMDR for Persistent Distress

Programme management: coordinating projects toward an outcome · The policy cycle: formulation, instruments and implementation · Integrity, confidentiality and impartiality · Security maturity assessment

17

Treatment Planning for Complex Cases

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Responding to gender-based violence: survivor-centred practice and referral · Referral pathways and advocacy: getting people to the help that exists · Materiality assessment: deciding which sustainability issues matter here

18

EMDR Progress Monitoring

History and scope of counselling and coaching · Confidentiality, consent and safeguarding · Client feedback and satisfaction · Reflective practice and case review

19

Advanced EMDR Practice Boundaries

Assertiveness: saying no and setting boundaries at work · Diagnosing client problems before prescribing solutions · Handling client resistance and difficult conversations · The agro-ecosystem: farm boundaries, flows and off-site effects

20

Advanced EMDR Case Practicum

Treatment planning: goals, interventions and review · Outcome measurement in practice: knowing whether therapy is working · Coaching supervision models and reflective frameworks · The coaching session: structure, pacing and the contract for the hour

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner principles aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
Master talent acquisition, resourcing and onboarding and learning, development and talent management
Apply performance, reward and employee relations and hr strategy, analytics and workforce planning 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 human resource management

Enrolment Process

How to Get Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CADEP certification?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Advanced EMDR Practitioner, culminating in the capstone “Advanced EMDR Case Practicum”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CADEP?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CADEP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CADEP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CADEP certification?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CADEP 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 CADEP?

The Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner 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 CADEP?

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

Can I study the CADEP 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 CADEP?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CADEP strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

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.

HR Director

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.

People Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CADEP while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead

Government

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

Certified Advanced EMDR Practitioner

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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