Addiction recovery courses can help you learn coping strategies, relapse prevention techniques, and the psychology behind addiction. You can build skills in effective communication, emotional regulation, and creating support networks. Many courses introduce tools such as mindfulness practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing, that support applying these skills in real-life situations and fostering a supportive environment for recovery.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Writing
★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Advocacy, Patient Communication, Trauma Care, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Psychiatric Assessments, Community Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Health Education, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Research, Physiology
★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Mental Status Examination, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology
★ 4.9 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development
★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Treatment Planning, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Exercise Science, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Pain Management, Mobility Assistance, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Train The Trainer, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Mechanics, Three-Phase
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Health Education, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.6 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks