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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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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    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 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    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 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    MedCerts

    Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

    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 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Child Nutrition and Health

    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 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Madecraft

    Career Building and Transitions

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Desk Worker Mobility Foundations

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    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 stars, 869 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (869) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Immersify

    The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Niel Asher Education

    Pain Neuroscience Foundations For Chronic Pain

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

    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 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    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 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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