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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Patient Observation, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Health Care, Community Health, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Heat Maps, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Psychology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Discipline
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies
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

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Pedagogy, Culture, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Habit Formation, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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