All the Diploma courses in the Institute of Counseling in Nigeria are for Counselors who want to take their studies a step further in the field of professional Counseling. Diploma program for full time study is for a period of two months while, Part-Time or Online studies are for six months. Individuals studying online can complete their studies before the expected time or on a later date, but not later than 9 months. Everyone is well accommodated irrespective of schedules, religion, location or nationality. Study periods for Full-Time are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Part-Time on Saturdays; and Online studies for those who are unable to be physically present at the Institute. The world is a global village, applicants can register for courses from any part of the world and get the desired result. We run a detailed and international standard course work that can afford individuals to start private practices without fidgeting. Our certificate is also recognized by all the educational and necessary bodies in the country and we are also affiliated with reputable institutions internationally, for the benefits of those who intends to seek for employment. Below are the various field of counseling in which one can obtain Diploma in the Institute:
1. Diploma in Crisis Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
If you are passionate about helping people in crisis or you are already a practicing counselor or someone already working in the helping field, this course is for you. With this course you can counsel people going through certain crisis in their lives,like depression, divorce , illness, etc. This course is also useful for individuals who wish to help people in times when professional help are not readily available.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
2. Diploma in Youth Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
This is one of the courses that is very important in this present age, a lot of youth are confused and so many are been mislead. Some has so much problems they could not share with anyone and a lot are confused about relationship, career and life issues. If you are passionate about the youth and/or you are already a practicing counselor who wish to gain more knowledge, this course will equip you with the necessary technique needed to counsel the youth.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
3. Diploma in Relationship, Couples & Family Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
Most people who enter couples counseling have already tried many methods of resolution. Some couples arrive in therapy with one partner dragging the other, some are on the brink of divorce, and others are trying to recover from an affair. Couples typically appear with entrenched arguments, unhealthy power dynamics, and painful histories. In this context, the therapist’s job is to help couples find clarity, productive communication, a shared vision, and a way to move forward without blaming each other for the mess they’ve developed. In a generation plague with so much negative happenings in the area of relationship and marriage, taking a certificate in this course will help candidate to come out as an expert to start his/her own practice.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
4. Diploma in Coaching
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
You want to be a Professional Coach? This course is for you, the course will equip you with the skills and the knowledge needed in coaching others. Here, you will learn coaching skills and tricks, there are lots of exercises and case studies that will prepare you to be a coach that can compete with any of your counterpart all over the world.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
5. Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
This is a very technical and highly emotional aspect of counseling that requires a lot of expertise. Students who wishes to gain more knowledge or start a career in this field will find this course very interesting. The course will help counselors understand the techniques and skills required in helping bereaved clients. It is also useful for those who wish to help client waiting for death or going through the last phases of their lives. A very helpful course for those involved in social works or those working in old peoples home.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
6. Diploma in Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
If you have always aspire to help people and wishes to become a professional in your filed as a practicing counselor, this course is for you. This is an advanced counseling course for professional counselors, it is for everyone who have passion for counseling and wishes to take it further to the professional level. on completion of this course, you get a Professional Diploma accredited by Association for Counseling, Psychotherapy and Matchmaking of Nigeria (ACOPHMAN) and you may apply to join the association as an associate member.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
7. Diploma in Sex Therapy
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
Sexuality is one of the most fundamental parts of being human and is usually present in therapy, whether explicitly or implicitly. Its effects on identity and individual or relational issues are almost always intertwined with therapy, and well-qualified therapists need to have a working knowledge of all its aspects. The well-qualified therapist must be versed in sexual psycho-education, how sexuality affects individual and couples relational issues, and how to directly address sexual issues when they are explicitly part of therapy. Many therapists are reluctant to discuss sexual issues with clients. This course, with this frank discussion of sexual issues and its information on Sex Therapy, will help therapists become more comfortable and conversant with sexuality in its many and diverse forms.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
8. Diploma in Christian or Pastoral Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
Whether you are a worker, Pastor or a born again Christian, that wishes to be a practicing Professional Counselor this course is for you. This course will equip you with the principles of counseling and teach you Christian knowledge, skills and practice as recommended by the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC). You will be able to use these counseling skills in various aspect of life. The goal of the course is to help the student to acquire the skills, insights, understanding and knowledge they will need to work effectively, promoting health and wholeness from a Biblical perspective.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
9. Diploma in Addiction Counseling
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
Addiction counseling is becoming more and more popular as a result of civilization. Loneliness and depression seems to be on the increase as a result of growing depletion in family values. If you wish to help people who are trying to come out of addiction as a counselor, this course is for you.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
10. Diploma in Social Care
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE
If you have passion for social care or you are already employed as a social care worker, this course is for you.
It is particularly suited to social carers and those who work in related disciplines whether professional or voluntary. It is also suitable for students of social care or related studies.
METHOD OF STUDY
Part-Time
Full-Time
Online/Distance Learning
