Certificate in Counseling

Certificate in Counseling

Who can take this course?

If you have always aspired to help people and wish to become a counselor in any field, this course is for you. This is an introductory counseling course for those who wish to be counselors. It is for everyone who has a passion for counseling and wishes to take it further to the professional level.

A certificate in counseling is compulsory for everyone who wishes to take a career in counseling, it is your first step to achieving your dream. This course will help you in understanding the concept of counseling before specializing in your chosen field of counseling practice.

Upon completion of this course, you get a Professional certificate accredited by the Association for Counseling, Matchmaking, and Psychotherapy of Nigeria (ACMPN – www.acmpn.org.ng) and you may apply to join the association as an Associate Member.

This course contains 10 modules of detailed explanations of counseling and counseling theories. The course contains various short practical exercises and case study assignments. This course will be completed within one month for Full-Time, and three months for Part-Time. Same duration for online students who are expected to join the live classes on zoom.
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time
  • Online/Distance Learning
Full-Time certificate courses are $1,200/N350,000. This can be paid once or in two installments.

NOTE: Students can request convenient and suitable installment payment arrangements with the Institute through email to admin@instituteofcounseling.org.

Private Practice

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

In addition to the accredited certificate given by the Institution, students will also be awarded a CPD certificate. In order to start a private practice as a professional in this field of counseling, candidates are expected to combine this with another certificate course in their chosen counseling field.