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Continued Professional Development (CPD)

A CPD Certificate is awarded to all successful students in addition to their Course CPD Certificate or Diploma. This CPD Certificate is an Institute of Counselling award that recognises the students’ continuing professional development. This applies to all our courses. The Institute’s programme of courses provides:

a comprehensive range of courses from introductory level to advanced counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills
training for those who use counselling or CBT skills in the workplace or private practice
training for individuals who seek to acquire skills for crisis management
opportunities to learn about the psychological insights to help underpin counselling or CBT practice
training for those who require access to counselling or CBT skills to help clients

Our courses are open to all who will benefit from them. The English Language proficiency requirements apply only to our credit rated courses - see below.

Credit Rating

For our credit rated courses proof of English Language proficiency achieved within two years prior to the course application must be produced. For all students normally this will be:

IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6)
ibTOEFL 92 (with no less than 20 in listening, 20 in writing, 20 in reading and 20 in speaking.)
Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – B minimum or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – C minimum
Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE minimum score of 60 with a minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

We are an educational partner with Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and many of our courses are credit rated by the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF) credit rating body. You will see in our course details that our flagship Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills course is credit rated with 120 credit points at Level 9 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) by GCU . (See www.scqf.org.uk for further information on credit rating and how this relates across Britain and Europe). Our SCQF credit rated certificate courses attract 20 credit points at SCQF Level 8. Our Diplomas have their modules each independently credit rated by the IoC with 20 to 30 credit points at SCQF Level 8 and SCQF Level 9 in total. We continue to add more modules to our SCQF approved portfolio.

(Please note SCQF Level 8 = 2nd Year BA/BSc Level and SCQF Level 9 = 3rd Year BA/BSc Level).

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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

Super happy with the support and constructive feedback I hve received. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course work and experience Thank you

Leanne F, 2 days ago

Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

I have enjoyed this course very much, it has been challenging but rewarding and I would thoroughly recommend it! My tutor was very supportive and a great mentor to guide me through. The course content and materials were excellent, very informative and professional at this higher level. I would rate this course as excellent for anyone wishing to develop further their counselling and therapist skills.

MARK H, 10 days ago

Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

I liked the structure of the course. The material was interessting and was presented very clear, and the set-up in the folder was inviting to learn. I liked that there were colourful graphics to enhance the learning experience. A great benefit is that each stutdent is assigned a personal tutor to help them through the coure. Marie Murphy was my personal tutor, she was very helpful and supportive with any questions and concerns I had. Her feedback on my written work was always encouraging and uplifting. She certainly has a great gift in tutoring and I am very grateful that Marie was assigned to me. The course content is clear and in depth. I got a good overview of CBT in general and about specific disorders and different methods used. What I was missing a little is that the content of the course material is still the same as fifteen years ago. I would have liked to see more of the newer approaches or new methods that have evolved and have enhanced CBT since then. But that is my personal preference. Over all it is a great course and I can really recommend it to others. A great benefit is that it is accredited by the ACCPH which is internationally recognised.

Caroline T, 13 days ago

Certificate in Counselling

I was impressed with the course contents, assignments and responses generally.

Olaitan A, 29 days ago

Certificate in Christian Counselling

The course provided me with the introductory knowledge that I needed. The assignments were challenging but allowed me to demonstrate what I was learning and how I could apply it to client work. Marie Murphy was an excellent tutor and her feedback was encouraging and detailed.

John B, 35 days ago

Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this course, so much so that I want to continue on my counselling journey! I haven't done any learning for over 25 years and was very proud of achieving A's for all my assignments, it goes to show whatever age you are it's never too late to learn

Joanne O, 49 days ago

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

Really enjoyed the course and looking forward to the diploma .

David P, 55 days ago

Certificate in Grief and Bereavement

I found the course very beneficial and the content was excellent. My tutor was very responsive, supportive and encouraging.

Carmen B, 63 days ago

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

The course was very challenging ,intense and inspiring. I enjoyed it immensely and I am very grateful to have been part of this rewarding project.

Trlma L, 67 days ago

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

I enjoyed the course and look forward to moving into the next section and learning more. The online aspect very convenient give I work. My tutor Dr Murphy was prompt and gave good feedback. I would recommend a more concise and clear 1-2 page document on expectations for assessments, assignments and dates, with clear documentation and labelling, separate to other materials, as I found this information a little disjointed to find. Otherwise very enjoyable module.

Christopher C, 84 days ago

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