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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


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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Crisis Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Practice Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Resilience, Professionalism, Clinical Leadership, Empathy, Coordinating, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Team Building, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Accountability Frameworks, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades gerenciales: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Management Training And Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Performance Measurement, Workforce Development, People Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership, Goal Setting, Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Collaboration, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Management Training And Development, Brand Management, Planning, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Market Opportunities, Constructive Feedback

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Drug Development and Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Informed Consent, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmacology, Clinical Data Management, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Safety, Research, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Technical Writing, Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Accountability Frameworks, Proactivity, Relationship Building, Discussion Facilitation, Recognizing Others, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Professionalism, Decision Making, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Job Evaluation, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Allied Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Productivity, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Consulting  

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Leadership Studies, Management Consulting, Leadership, Consultative Approaches, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Mitigation, Trend Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Professional Conduct and Establishing a Practice: American Council on Exercise
  • Soft skills for clinicians: Conflict resolution: Creo Incubator
  • GradCO: Professional Development Course: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Habilidades gerenciales: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
  • Drug Development and Clinical Research: EDUCBA
  • Professional Skills: Feedback and Coaching: Arizona State University
  • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts

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