Certificate in Guidance and Counselling (CGC) from scdl

Gain the knowledge and skills to guide, mentor, and support individuals through the transformative field of guidance and counselling. Whether you are a graduate aiming to build a meaningful career or a professional seeking to upskill, this program equips you to make a positive impact in people's lives.

This course is ideal for graduates, educators, and working professionals who aspire to build a meaningful career in guidance and counselling or enhance their people-support skills. The program equips learners with practical counselling techniques, ethical awareness, and empathetic communication, enabling them to make a positive impact in educational, organizational, and social environments.

The Certificate in Guidance and Counselling (CGC) is a three-month professional program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in the field of guidance and counselling.
The curriculum integrates core theoretical concepts, contemporary counselling approaches, and experiential learning through case studies and interactive online workshops. Learners develop self-awareness, empathy, effective communication skills, and an understanding of ethical practices essential for counselling.
This guidance and counselling online course prepares participants to address academic, emotional, social, and career-related concerns across diverse settings with confidence and professionalism.

Upon completing the Certificate in Guidance and Counselling, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong theoretical understanding of guidance and counselling principles.

• Apply core counselling skills in educational, organisational, and community settings.

• Assess and respond effectively to emotional, academic, and career-related challenges.

• Practice counselling with empathy, ethical responsibility, and cultural sensitivity.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.

• International / SAARC graduates from recognized institutions are eligible.

• Under-graduate students completing graduation in Psychology from recognized institutions are eligible.

At Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, the CGC prepares you to support individuals through academic, emotional, social, and career-related challenges with confidence and professionalism. Our structured guidance helps you confidently step into counselling, mentoring, and support roles across educational, organisational, and community settings.