Counseling Courses
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.
Popular Counseling Courses and Certifications
Status: PreviewJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving
Status: PreviewUniversity of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Mental Health, Clinical Practices
Status: Free TrialGoodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis
Status: Free TrialMedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention
What brings you to Coursera today?
Status: Free TrialStanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialNiel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, General Medicine, Family Medicine, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Pathology, Human Relations Movement
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialNiel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Patient Communication, Mindfulness, Patient Treatment, Pain Management, Self-Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health
Status: Free TrialMedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Experience, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Conflict Management, Pharmacy Operations, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacy Information System, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy, Professionalism, Medication Administration, Medical Records, Physiology
Status: PreviewSkills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialNiel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Physiology, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Mental Health Therapies
What brings you to Coursera today?
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses
- Psychological First Aid:Â Johns Hopkins University
- Introduction to Psychology :Â Yale University
- Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy:Â University of Toronto
- Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
- Mental Health Care Fundamentals:Â MedCerts
- Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School:Â University of Colorado System
- Symptom Management in Palliative Care:Â Stanford University
- Sports Massage Therapist:Â Niel Asher Education
- Integrative Bodywork Techniques for Practitioners:Â Niel Asher Education
- Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals:Â MedCerts
