Course Overview
Are you good at listening to people and do you want to make a positive impact on their lives? Take the next step in your professional development and become a qualified counsellor with our online counselling and psychology courses.
You can study for a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Both options give you the chance to interact with and learn from highly successful and extensively qualified professionals. And when you graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a fast-growing, rewarding profession.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Counsellor
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- Diploma Level: 24 weeks
- Advanced Diploma Level: 31 weeks
Delivery
Our counselling and psychology courses are carried out remotely via distance learning. Also known as correspondence learning, this approach is ideal if you need to fit your studies around family, work or other commitments. It also means you can learn whenever and wherever you wish, and it gives you full control over your schedule. Another benefit of this style of learning is that it saves you time and money by removing the need to travel to attend in-person classes.
Entry Requirements
There are NO previous employment or educational requirements to enter into either course level. You can enrol directly into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma without having previous qualifications.
Course Features
- Fast track your career as a counsellor
- Access learning materials and assessments developed in consultation with senior members of the counselling and psychology profession
- Study at your own pace, meaning you can fit our online counselling courses around work, family and other commitments
- Access expert advice and guidance from a qualified personal tutor
- Save time and money thanks to the remote learning format of the courses
- Have the option of paying upfront for a 10% reduction in fee, or choosing our interest-free weekly payment plan
Materials
All the materials you need to complete our online counselling courses are included in the course fee. When you enrol, you will receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- A tutor who will answer all your course and career questions and provide guidance.
Subjects
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office. Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialization.
