Gain an ICOES-accredited Advanced Certificate and CPD-recognised skills to support children and young people in counselling and wellbeing roles.
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Upon completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and recognised by the CPD Standards Office and International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC).
Access unlimited tutor support during business hours via phone and email from industry-expert tutors with backgrounds in psychology, counselling, and administration.
Study entirely online at your own pace with 12 months access. No fixed class times, no exams, and flexible scheduling to fit around work, family, or caring responsibilities.
Instant access upon enrolment to the Career Centre, including the latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation resources, and a five-step job success process.
On completion, students receive a free 12-month student membership to the International Association for Counselling, including access to thousands of counselling journal articles and networking opportunities.
Upon completion and receipt of your certificate, you can verify your qualification via a unique SEEK Pass link within the Learning Platform and share it on SEEK to stand out to employers.
Optional upgrade providing expert career coaching, a personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven strategies for job and career success.
Additional certification issued alongside the course.
Awarded on completion of the course. Includes access to thousands of counselling articles through the IAC Journal and networking opportunities with contacts in the field.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
This course is designed as an introductory starting point and may help students decide whether to pursue further formal study at university. It does not lead to registration as a psychologist or counsellor. For registration as a psychologist in Australia, an approved university pathway and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required.
Payment Plan – from $15 per week. Budget-friendly flexible payment plan. Page also references $29/week in some sections.
Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.
Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.
There are no formal academic entry requirements listed for this course. It is designed to be accessible to students coming from a range of backgrounds, including those new to counselling and youth work. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any recommended prior experience applies.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Full current pricing is not displayed here, submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm the latest fee and payment options.
Students have 12 months access to complete approximately 300 hours of study. Because the course is entirely self-paced, the actual time to completion will vary depending on how many hours per week you study.
The course is delivered 100% online through The Career Academy's learning platform. There are no fixed class times and no in-person attendance required. Unlimited tutor support is available during business hours via phone and email from tutors with backgrounds in psychology and counselling.
No work placement is included in this course. Students build practical skills through online coursework and can access the Career Centre for job leads, CV templates, and interview preparation resources from the day they enrol.
The course carries meaningful industry endorsement: the Certificate of Achievement is accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and recognised by the CPD Standards Office and the International Approval and Recognition Council (IARC). Graduates also receive a SEEK Pass verified credential to share with employers. This course is not a government-accredited qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This Advanced Certificate in Child & Youth Counselling covers the foundations of counselling practice, child and adolescent development, behavioural support, and early intervention. Students build practical communication and case management skills suited to community, school, and family support settings.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course is completed entirely online at a self-paced schedule across 12 months. There are no fixed class times and no exams, making it well suited to people balancing work, family, or caring responsibilities. Unlimited tutor support is available during business hours from tutors with backgrounds in psychology and counselling.
On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and recognised by the CPD Standards Office and the International Approval and Recognition Council (IARC). A SEEK Pass verified credential is also included, allowing graduates to share their qualification directly with employers on SEEK.
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