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Counselling Skills - Level 3 CPD Accredited Course
Oplex Careers

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Offer ends 28 February 2026
Study method
Online
Duration
20 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
20 CPD hours / points
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Overview

The online Counselling Skills course from Oplex Careers has been designed to help learners understand the key aspects involved in counselling.

CPD

20 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Course Description

The online Counselling Skills course will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to effectively provide therapy services to clients.

Course Syllabus

The course is split into the following modules:

  • What is counselling?
  • Different Types of Clients
  • Different types of Counselling
  • Counselling and Interpersonal Skills
  • New and Traditional Counselling Methods
  • Teaching Skills to your Client
  • Mediation
  • Crisis Mediation
  • Counselling Ethics
  • Counselling Administration

Assessment

To assess the learners’ ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Counselling Skills course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certificate

On successful completion of this Counselling Skills course learners will receive a CPD Certificate of Achievement award from Oplex Careers.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Counselling Skills course.

Course Duration

The online Counselling Skills course requires 20 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Counselling Skills course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

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Clair m asked:

Does the accreditation for this course equal NVQ level 3 or equivalent?

Answer:

This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. This is not equivalent to a formal qualification. Instead this course will introduce you into the field teaching practical skills that you could then use to support your CV and job applications.

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Vsen asked:

So what is the progression from this course? Can it lead to a job ?

Answer:

The course is mainly for those who want to learn more about counselling, you can use this certificate with work experience or further studies to help support your job applications.

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Deborah asked:

How about the books if any needed to study and how long can't he course be done in can I access level 4 after this course online

Answer:

Everything you need to complete this course is available online through our student learning portal. For further learning and development you can always read additional sources, however this is not mandatory to complete the course. You can progress to Level 4 once you have finished this course. Once you enrol we will send your course login details so you can access the course straight away.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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