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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, School Counseling, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Strategies, Personal Development, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Caregiving, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation, Long Term Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · 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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    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care: Stanford Online
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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