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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Psychological Evaluations, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (178) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Phlebotomy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Education And Counseling, Trustworthiness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Communication, Empathy, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Strong Work Ethic, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Conscientiousness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Language Disorders, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, School Counseling, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Psychological Evaluations

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Active Listening For Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Client Services

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Parent Communication, Caregiving, Family Support, Patient Education and Support, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Care, Direct Patient Care, Care Management, Child Welfare, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling

    ★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    Lund University

    AI Applications for Mental Health and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Precision Medicine, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Large Language Modeling, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spanish Grammar and Conversation

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Family Therapy, Contextual Advertising, Course Development, Construction, Travel Arrangements, Special Education

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Student Support and Services, Community Mental Health Services, School Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, School Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Parent Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Vulnerability, Patient Observation, English Language

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Oral Expression, Concision, Business Writing, Empathy, Report Writing, Storytelling

    ★ 4.6 (102) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Professionalism in Phlebotomy: MedCerts
  • Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School: University of Colorado System
  • Active Listening For Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
  • AI Applications for Mental Health and Clinical Practice: Lund University
  • Spanish Grammar and Conversation: EDUCBA
  • Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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