This course gives you the essential skills for a career in the helping professions. You'll learn core counselling techniques, ethics, and major approaches used in Australia today, giving you a strong foundation to support people.
This course gives you the essential skills for a career in the helping professions. You'll learn core counselling techniques, ethics, and major approaches used in Australia today, giving you a strong foundation to support people.
Certificate in Counselling
You see people struggling and want to support them, but you feel unprepared to have those important conversations.
Exploring a career in counselling feels overwhelming. It's hard to know what the work is really like or what skills you need.
Your current job involves supporting people, but you lack the formal training to do it effectively and ethically.
Completing this course could open doors to roles across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
Certificate in Counselling
From first principles to professional practice.
All 50 lessons across 5 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer your questions and check your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat. Learn the way that suits you.
Your certificate is endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards.
Earn CPD points that count toward your professional development and show employers you are keeping your skills current.
Content written specifically for Australia, covering the standards and conditions that apply here.
100% online on any device, with 24/7 access and self-paced study. No fixed schedule, no classrooms, no deadlines.
Start from scratch. No prior experience or qualifications required, and a full 12 months to finish at your own pace.
“I like the fact it was presented in language you can understand. You can download the lesson or listen to the video — I have found both to be helpful. With the download option you can keep for future reference.”
“Very clear, explanatory, and easy to work through in your own time. It is very good with different learning styles — reading, watching, or listening. All of the materials are given at first and you are able to go at your own pace.”
“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”
“It was an amazing refresher for me. And I am so happy to be able to keep going with my studying.”
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28 weekly payments · $700 total
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A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats: video, audio, text, slides, and an AI tutor. You can ask your tutor questions, get examples, or test your understanding any time. It is learning built around you.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Certificate upon completion.
Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.
No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 50 lessons.
Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
“Easy to understand, yet well detailed. The subject matter is spot on — not too much, but still very in depth.”
“I enjoyed the slides, they were very helpful. First lesson was very good.”
“It was very clear and to the point. Clear information and easy to follow.”
“The different learning options has assisted me to retain information better.”
“I love the modules — it is explained in detail so it is easy to understand.”
“I acquired lots of new knowledge and gained new skills.”
The Certificate in Counselling provides a strong foundation for a career in the helping professions. It is designed for people who want practical, evidence-based skills to support others in the Australian context. The course covers what counselling is, how to listen with empathy, and how to build a supportive relationship with a client. You will explore key approaches like Person-Centred Counselling and CBT-informed techniques. You will also learn about ethical practice, working with diverse communities, and Australian career pathways. Each of the 50 lessons includes an AI tutor, so you can ask questions and get instant help whenever you need it. With content available as video, audio, and text, you can learn in the way that suits you best. This course is a great starting point for anyone exploring counselling or looking to add formal helping skills to their current role.
Enrol in Certificate in Counselling and join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they love.
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