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
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments
Status: PreviewUniversity of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices
Status: Free TrialUniversity 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, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
What brings you to Coursera today?
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialLund University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Precision Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Health Technology, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Informatics, AI Personalization, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Patient-centered Care, Human Centered Design, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Data Security
Status: Free TrialNational Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Biochemistry, Stress Management, Systems Of Measurement
Status: NewStatus: PreviewUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Pediatric First Aid, Behavioral Health
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process
Status: Free TrialGoodwill Industries International
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Client Support, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Relationship Management, Talent Pipelining, Rapport Building, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding
What brings you to Coursera today?
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses
- Introduction to Psychology: Yale University
- Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
- Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
- Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
- Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
- The Mental Health Clinician and AI: Lund University
- Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: University of California, Santa Cruz
- School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
