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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Negotiation, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Stress Management, Drug Interaction, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Time Management, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, LinkedIn, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Proactivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Planning, Higher Education, Student Services, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Pediatrics, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Personal Development, Creativity, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Positivity, Personal Care, Mental Concentration, Respiration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Positivity, Psychological Evaluations, Program Evaluation, Optimism, Personal Development, Positive Behavior Support, Empowerment, Enthusiasm, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Psychology, Creativity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Curiosity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      866 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Diversity and Inclusion, Coaching, Conflict Management, Customer Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Workforce Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Active Listening, Human Development, Professional Development, Mentorship, Empathy, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Care, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Positivity, Mental Concentration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Active Listening, Empathy, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Conflict Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Family Therapy, Child Development, Adaptability, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie University
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
    • Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care: University of California, Irvine

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