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The first leadership certification from GAMTI — for team leaders and new managers in the assistance sector.
Virtual & on-site Masterclasses also available
Self-paced · varies by learner
Valid indefinitely
3 years · CPD renewal
CEL is the entry point into the GAMTI Leadership Academy. Four courses covering the foundational competencies every leader in this sector needs: leading authentically, handling difficult conversations, performing under pressure, and driving consistent team performance.
Authentic leadership
Understanding your leadership style, building trust and credibility, and leading from genuine values rather than authority alone.
Difficult conversations
Handling conflict, performance issues, and challenging interpersonal dynamics with confidence and structure — using the GAMTI CLEAR framework.
Leading under pressure
Maintaining decision quality and team cohesion during the high-pressure, high-stakes situations that define this sector.
Team performance
Setting expectations, giving feedback, managing underperformance, and building a culture that sustains performance over time.
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Individual courses have no prerequisites. At least one Specialize certification is required before this Lead certification can be awarded.
Individual courses have no prerequisites. CIP certification is required before this Specialize certification can be awarded.
Valid 3 years · CPD renewal. Complete any one course from the GAMTI catalogue to renew — no re-sit of original courses required. Browse renewal options in the CPD catalogue. COL, CSL, or CXL renewal also renews CEL and all Specialize certifications you hold automatically.
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Start with any course — each earns a diploma on completion. Complete all 4 courses and the CEL certification is awarded.
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Natural next step: COL
- New managers stepping into leadership for the first time
- Team leaders and supervisors leading operational teams
- Shift leaders and senior coordinators with informal leadership responsibility
- High performers being developed for management roles
The foundational leadership credential from GAMTI — recognized across the industry as the standard for team leaders and supervisors in the assistance sector.
Diploma per course · valid indefinitely
CEL on completion · valid 3 years
Yes — at least one Specialize certification must be completed before CEL can be awarded. Individual Lead courses can be taken at any time without any prerequisite, each earning a diploma. The CEL certification itself is only awarded once you also hold a Specialize certification.
CEL is designed for early-career leaders with 0–3 years of management experience. No prior formal management training required.
Yes. CEL and Specialize certifications are independent and can be pursued simultaneously — however the Specialize certification must be completed first.
10–15 hours of self-paced learning, depending on your individual pace.