Diploma in Counselling Skills
Diploma of Counselling Online
Develop your knowledge of counselling and strengthen your professional profile with this endorsed Diploma of Counselling Online from eLearning College. Open to learners worldwide, this advanced online learning programme is available 100% free of charge and requires no previous counselling experience. Our flexible approach to eLearning enables you to study from home, progress at your own pace and access all essential learning materials without paying course fees.
The is suitable for newcomers exploring the field as well as existing professionals looking to broaden their knowledge. Through flexible counselling training online, learners examine important concepts, techniques and interpersonal skills associated with effective counselling practice. If digital study is new to you, our guide to how eLearning works explains the benefits of self-paced learning, online education and flexible distance learning.
This comprehensive diploma of counselling explores the counselling process and the skills needed to communicate effectively with others. Course topics include communication and counselling, developing stronger listening skills, stress and anger management, understanding body language, facilitation skills and the importance of artificial intelligence. The diploma in counselling psychology therefore provides a broad introduction to concepts that can support continued personal development.
Each module concludes with a convenient online multiple-choice assessment. There are no fixed study schedules, deadlines or time restrictions, giving learners the freedom to organise their studies around work, family and other commitments. This flexible digital learning format makes advanced study more accessible to learners with busy lifestyles.
Continue developing your knowledge with eLearning College's online courses and explore further opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development. Enrol in your free counselling diploma today and build valuable knowledge through flexible, self-paced eLearning.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the learner will be able to:
- Differentiate between counselling and guidance
- Understand the qualities and characteristics of a good counsellor
- Describe the primary goals of counselling
- Describe the various stages of the counselling process
- Build good relationships of trust and respect with clients
- Help clients identify and define meaningful goals
- Understand how coaching can be used to develop their team
- Explore various communication skills.
- Develop the coaching and mentoring skills that help improve individual performance.
- Understand how to apply listening skills
- Develop rapport building strategies
- Recognize key skills in a trainer’s toolbox and identify skill areas for development
- Learn what non-verbal messages tell others
- Understand how to read visual cues more effectively
- Control their own body language to strengthen their communication with others
- Define active listening and its key components
- Identify ways to become a better listener
- Use body language to reflect a positive listening attitude
- Recognize how anger affects your body, your mind, and your behaviour.
- Use the five-step method to break old patterns and replace them with a model for assertive anger.
- Use an anger log to identify hot buttons and triggers.
- Understand that stress is an unavoidable part of every body’slife
- Recognize the symptoms that tell you when you have chronic stress overload
Certification
On course completion the candidates will have the opportunity to request one of the following certificates as proof of your new skills:
- A CPD Accredited Certificate to boost your CPD profile
- An Endorsed Certificate issued by the Quality Licence Scheme
A certificate confirming the successful completion of your course could be just the thing to boost your CV, giving you an edge over rival candidates. A small fee is payable for each of these certificates, for which more information can be found on our pricing page.
However, there is no obligation to claim any of these certificates, and there is nothing to pay to take part in any of our online programs.
For more information on our free online courses or to learn more about the three certificate options above, contact a member of the team at eLearning College today.
Student Feedback
Gallardo Garlan
very engaging
Hemamalini Shritharan Nadar
Good to learn learned new things
Ponatshego innocentia Molokoane
The course was nice and I was enjoying everything I did
Setya Prawira
Happy to have finished this course, very meaningful. Thank you all!
DAGMAR HUDEK
Interesting and easy to follow.
HOW IT WORKS
Enhance your knowledge and skills with the course materials and learning resources we provide.
Complete each end-of-unit assessment to progress through the course at your own pace.
After successfully completing your course in full, you will be able to claim your certificate or diploma.
WHY GET CERTIFIED?
Certification adds credibility and value to your CV, giving you a major edge in today's competitive job market. Complete as many free courses as you like to enhance and improve your resume.
With your new credentials, you will have a much better change of getting hired. Whether starting from scratch or considering a career change, every achievement and accolade on your CV could help.
The more impressive your professional profile, the easier it becomes to climb the career ladder. Maximise your potential and fast-track your development, with the help of eLearning College.