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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition
★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Patient Education and Support, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Infection Control
★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutritional Assessment, Child Development, Preventative Care, Health Education, Caregiving, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Equity
★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Accountability, Personal Development, Visionary, Interviewing Skills, Accountability Frameworks, Proofreading, Professional Development, Follow Through, Culture Transformation, Job Analysis, Storytelling, Editing, Professionalism
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Workers Compensation, Training and Development, Education and Training, Athletic Training, Meditation & Breathwork, Manual Therapy, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Health And Wellness Coaching, Safety and Security, Intravenous Therapy, Family Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Mental Health
★ 4.9 (869) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Collaboration, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Referral, Neurology, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Therapy, Care Management, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Athletic Training, Health Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nurse Education, Health Education, Training and Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Intravenous Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Communication
★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months