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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Maternal Health, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, World History, Biochemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Stress First Aid, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Emergency Response, Rehabilitation, First Aid, Trauma Care, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Education and Training, Working With Children
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Mindfulness, Exercise Therapy, Patient Communication, Pain Management, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Self-Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensory Systems Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Family Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Intravenous Therapy, Mental Health
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Community Mental Health Services, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Education, Culture, Health Promotion, Habit Formation, Accident Prevention, Behavioral Health, Productivity, Health Technology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Physiology, Habit Formation, Productivity, Psychology, Motion Arguments, Oral Expression, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Occupational Health, Program Management, Training Programs, Occupational Hygiene, Benefits Administration, Health And Wellness Coaching, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Employee Coaching, Planning, Business Strategies, Health Promotion, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks