This course is ideal for people who have already completed a PG Diploma or have significant CBT experience. It enables practitioners who have specialised in working with one set of disorders (e.g. anxiety and depression) to develop their knowledge and skills in other areas (e.g. psychosis or personality disorder). As such, the advanced certificate offers an opportunity to broaden clinical expertise by developing new formulation and practice skills. The aims of this course are: to provide students with a clear understanding of cognitive-behavioural concepts, models and methods; to develop students’ critical appreciation of the relevant theoretical and empirical literature, on which sound clinical decision making can be based; and to enable students to develop skills in collaborative assessment, formulation and treatment based on empirically validated models. You will develop core and specialist knowledge and understanding through traditional lectures, interactive workshops and small group supervision. Your academic and clinical skills will be assessed using a combination of case reports, essays and therapy recordings. Throughout the programme, you are encouraged to undertake independent reading to consolidate what is being taught and broaden your knowledge and understanding of particular topics. This includes academic texts, journal articles and other selected sources.