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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Trend Analysis, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Empathy, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Stress Management, Composure, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Creativity, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer and Client Support, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Customer experience improvement, Business Planning, Active Listening, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Communication, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Priorities, Business Management, Performance Measurement, People Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Professional Networking, Leadership, Goal Setting, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Social Skills, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Empathy, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Family Support, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Community Organizing, Experimentation, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Persistence, Community Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks