Counseling courses can help you learn active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing strategies, and assessment instruments that enhance your ability to support clients in various settings.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (142) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Goodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Client Services
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Meditation & Breathwork, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Pain Management, Personal Care, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Contraindication, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Manual Therapy
★ 4.8 (926) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Critical Thinking, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health
★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient-centered Care
★ 4.9 (71) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Preparation, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Patient Education and Support, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication
★ 4.9 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation
★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Behavior Management
★ 4.6 (68) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Basic Patient Care, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.9 (45) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Basic Patient Care, Patient Flow, Telecommunications, Communication
★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks