How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner (CCBT2) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner (CCBT2) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 11 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 CCBT2 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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner

Acronym

CCBT2

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

✦CBT Assessment Architecture

✦Cognitive Reappraisal

✦Behavioural Experiments

✦Problem-Solving Interventions

✦Session Agenda Management

✦Therapeutic Obstacles in CBT

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner · module 20 is the capstone

1

Advanced CBT Practice Foundations

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) · Person-centred and humanistic therapy · Formulation-driven therapy · Outcome measurement in practice: knowing whether therapy is working

2

CBT Assessment Architecture

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Intake and clinical assessment · Clinical assessment and shared formulation

3

Cognitive Formulation

Assessment and formulation: understanding before intervening · Cognitive bias and distortion in professional analysis · Human factors and behavioural causes · Behavioural finance: the predictable ways investors go wrong

4

Thought Monitoring

Scope of practice, referral and the clinical boundary · Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach · Outcome monitoring in therapeutic work · Clinical governance: assuring the quality of care as a manager

5

Cognitive Reappraisal

Integrative and pluralistic practice · Adapting approaches to clients · Working within competence · Psychoeducation groups: structured teaching that changes behaviour

6

Belief Modification

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

7

Behavioural Activation

Procrastination, activation and personal energy · Group counselling principles and dynamics · Designing an intervention or programme · Reflective practice and supervision

8

Behavioural Experiments

Cultural competence in addiction · Boundaries and self-care · Project management maturity assessment · Data privacy, consent and compliance

9

Exposure Planning

Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Relationship management and retention · Reflective practice and self-awareness · Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts

10

Response Prevention Concepts

Community-based protection and prevention · PSEA systems: prevention, safe reporting and survivor-centred response · Family intervention planning · Age-appropriate assessment

11

Problem-Solving Interventions

Debugging and problem solving · Root-cause analysis and problem solving · Creative problem-solving: divergence, ideation and mental blocks · Structured problem solving: issue trees and hypotheses

12

Skills-Based CBT

Risk, safeguarding and the limits of confidentiality · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · Referral, multi-agency work and the client pathway

13

CBT Homework Design

Formative and summative assessment · Competency-based assessment · Accreditation and certification · Reflective practice and journaling

14

Session Agenda Management

Designing the board agenda: the annual cycle and the single meeting · Maturity and capability assessment · Consent, rights and data subject requests · Analysis and diagnostic assessment

15

CBT for Persistent Symptoms

Assessment centres, tests and work samples · HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Assessment methods: tests, exercises and their limits · Culture assessment and organisational climate

16

CBT Relapse Prevention

Why practices lapse: obstacles, overcommitment and recovery · Ending therapy well: termination, relapse planning and discharge · Relapse prevention and maintenance · Relapse prevention planning

17

Therapeutic Obstacles in CBT

Confidentiality and discretion in administrative work · The helping relationship and its purpose · Facility asset registers and condition assessment · Work-life integration: boundaries, capacity and saying no

18

CBT Measurement-Based Practice

Vulnerability assessment and surveys · Intelligence-led risk assessment · Research ethics in practice: consent, harm and the researcher’s obligations · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do

19

CBT Treatment Review

Quality assurance, standards and accreditation in training · Solvency, capital and prudential supervision · Ration formulation and least-cost feeding · Health records, data and confidentiality

20

CBT Practice Integration Project

API design and integration · Assessment and case formulation · Evidence-based practice · Case formulation and hypotheses

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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner 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 CCBT2 certification?

The Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner, culminating in the capstone “CBT Practice Integration Project”, 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 CCBT2?

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 CCBT2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CCBT2 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 CCBT2 certification?

The Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner 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 CCBT2 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 CCBT2?

The Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 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 CCBT2?

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

Can I study the CCBT2 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 CCBT2?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CCBT2 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

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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.

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 CCBT2 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

Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner

Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 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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