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.

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

University of Copenhagen
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Communication, Professionalism, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Trauma Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing and Patient Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Endocrinology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Caregiving, Nursing Care, Professional Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Education, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Independent Thinking, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Goal-Oriented, School Counseling, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Health Equity, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months