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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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    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning

    4.7
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Empathy, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Engineering Management, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Supervision, Personal Integrity, Coaching

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    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8
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    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    4.8
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Rehabilitation, Clinical Research, Pathology, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, School Counseling, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Follow Through, Goal-Oriented, Action Oriented, Habit Formation, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique: University of Geneva
  • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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