Empower Young Minds: Online Child & Youth Counselling Micro-credential Course

Dive into the wonderful world of child and youth psychology with this engaging online micro-credential, designed to equip you with super-powered counselling skills! Learn creative, age-appropriate techniques to support young people navigating everything from schoolyard squabbles to serious trauma. Uncover the secrets of play therapy, understand challenging behaviors, and master ethical practices to become a trusted guide. This course isn't just about learning; it's about transforming lives, one smiling young face at a time.

Key Learning Areas	Child & Youth Communication, Play Therapy, Grief & Loss, Trauma & Child Abuse, Negative Behaviors (Bullying, Self-Harm), Therapeutic Process Ethics
Course Duration	7 weeks
Time Commitment	Approximately 70 hours total (10 hours/week)
Prerequisites	Age 18+, no academic entry requirements
Credential Type	OpenLearning OpenCred (Pathway classification)
Certification	Digital Certificate of Competence & Badge
Delivery Format	100% Online, self-paced weekly content
Language of Instruction	English
Target Audience	Parents, teachers, care workers, aspiring counsellors
Stackable	Yes, towards Bachelor of Applied Social Science Degree at SACAP