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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Respiration, Preventative Care, Stress Management, Human Development, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Child Health, Neurology, Geriatrics, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Habit Formation, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Professional Development, Preventative Care, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination, Oncology, Special Education, Working With Children, Student Support and Services, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Discussion Facilitation, Neurology, Patient Communication, Childhood Education and Development, Educational Materials
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Mindfulness, Prioritization, Meditation & Breathwork, Positivity, Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Communication, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Communication Strategies, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Mental Health, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Stress First Aid, First Aid, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Assistance, Preventative Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Empowerment, Resilience, Nutrition and Diet, Overcoming Obstacles, Health Promotion, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Behavioral Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Human Development, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months