Develop practical skills to support learners’ academic, personal, social and developmental needs.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The Certificate in School Counseling & Mentorship equips educators and school-based professionals with practical skills to support learners beyond classroom instruction. Participants learn how to understand student needs, provide basic counseling and mentorship, strengthen communication, respond appropriately to common learner challenges and establish effective support and referral systems within the school environment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and roles of school counseling and mentorship.
• Identify common academic, social, emotional and developmental needs of learners.
• Apply basic counseling, listening and communication skills.
• Establish effective and supportive mentoring relationships with learners.
• Support learners in goal-setting, decision-making and positive development.
• Recognize safeguarding concerns and situations requiring professional referral.
• Develop practical approaches for strengthening student-support systems in schools.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is suitable for:

• Teachers and Educators
• School Counselors
• School Administrators and Leaders
• Student Affairs and Support Personnel
• Mentors and Youth Workers
• Education and Child Development Professionals
• Professionals working directly with children and young people