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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Resilience, Prioritization, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
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, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Medical Practices and Procedures, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Justice, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Working With Children, School Counseling, Community Development, Human Development, Parent Communication, Child Development, Social Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months