ICN Certificate Courses
Certificate courses at the Institute of Counseling in Nigeria are for a period of Three Months for Part-Time and One Month for Full-Time studies.
Everyone is well accommodated irrespective of schedule, religion, location, or nationality. Study periods for; Full-Time are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Part-Time weekdays on Thursdays, and Part-Time Weekends on Saturdays and Online studies for those who are unable to be physically present at the Institute. Online students from any part of the world can join the live classes on zoom.
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 intend to be professionals or start a private practice.
Certificate in Counseling
Who can take this course?
This is a must for everyone who wants to practice clinically or professionally. Whether you have been practicing before as a Lay Counselor, or people are always running to you whenever they have issues, this is the time to do it right. This course is suitable for everyone who wants to be a Professional Counselor and is confused about where or how to begin, especially those who think achieving this dream might not be possible because they do not have a background in counseling. We make the journey easy, understandable, and achievable for you. Whether you are a professional, retired personnel, spiritual leader, mentor, Psychologist, medical personnel, Coach or you just know you have a passion for helping people, you need this certificate in counseling course. This course will equip you with professional counseling skills, therapeutic interventions, models, and techniques as well as basic ethics for practicing professionally.
Advanced Certificate in Counseling
Who can take this course?
Combining this Course with a Certificate in Counseling gives you a Diploma in Counseling. It is compulsory for everyone who wants to practice clinically or professionally to undergo this course as well because this particular course introduces you to all other major areas of counseling field specializations. Whether you have been practicing before as a Lay Counselor, or people are always running to you whenever they have issues, this is the time to do it right. This course is suitable for everyone who wants to be a Professional Counselor and is confused about how to specialize in their chosen field of counseling. We make the journey easy, understandable, and achievable for you. Whether you are a professional, retired personnel, spiritual leader, mentor, Nurse, or Coach or you just know you have a passion for helping people, you need this certificate in counseling course. This course will equip you with professional counseling skills, therapeutic interventions, models, and techniques as well as basic ethics for practicing professionally.
Certificate in Relationship, Marriage & 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.
Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counseling
Who can take this course?
This is one of the courses that is very important in this present age. A lot of teenagers are confused and so many are been misled, some have so much problems they cannot share with anyone while others still are confused about relationship, career and life issues. Resolving these conflicts require the job of a professional adolescent Counselor.
Children have issues too and they seems to be at the receiving end when adults are in crisis, unfortunately, they find it difficult to speak about this. Child counseling aims to help children cope better with their emotions, understand problems, develop necessary coping skills and make positive choices.
During counseling children and teenagers are encouraged to explore and express their feelings through one of many media depending on the child’s individual preference e.g. talking, artwork, telling stories, drama or play.
Certificate in Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
Who can take this course?
Addiction Counseling is becoming more and more popular as a result of civilization. Loneliness and depression seem 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. Addiction counselors most times work hands in hands with medical personnel like psychiatrists when the need arises.
Certificate 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 its frank discussion of sexual issues and information on sex therapy, will help therapists become more comfortable and conversant with sexuality in its many and diverse forms.
Certificate in Grief & Bereavement Counseling
Who can take this course?
Because loss is a universal phenomenon and part of individuals’ every day life, coping with grief and bereavement that comes after loss becomes a subject everyone must be concerned about. People react differently to loss and grief is individualistic in nature, whether it is loss of job, loved ones, home, self esteem, body part etc. People react differently to these losses and having a counselor to walk with them during these dark phases is very crucial. A lot of people have lost their minds, sanity and reason to live as a result of grief. If there was a counselor around to help during this stage, it would have been a different story.
Certificate 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 wishes to help people in times when professional help are not readily available.
Certificate in Career Counseling
Who can take this course?
Making the right career choice when it comes to matching passion and temperament with desire, could be technical. Career counselors help people make the right decisions when it comes to this crucial lifetime choice.
Making a career choice could be such a confusing task, especially if there is no one to guide.
