Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC) from scdl

The Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC) is a one-year program designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in guidance and counselling. Whether you are a graduate aspiring for a meaningful career or a professional seeking to upskill, this program is designed to help you make a positive impact on people’s lives.

It is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies required to provide able support in educational, organisational, and community settings. The program emphasises theoretical foundations of guidance and counselling, ethical standards, and hands-on training through case studies.

By integrating guidance and counselling principles with counselling techniques, the PGDGC prepares learners to address academic, career, emotional, and social concerns effectively. The program also fosters self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills—key attributes for successful counselling practice. The PGDGC program is an ideal alternative to a psychological counselling course for learners who want to develop counselling skills through a flexible learning format.

Graduates of this PG Diploma can contribute meaningfully as mentors, facilitators and associate counsellors in schools, colleges, NGOs, and corporate sectors, thereby promoting holistic well-being and development.

By completing the Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate strong theoretical grounding in guidance and counselling.

• Apply core competencies and counselling skills in diverse contexts.

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

• Practice counselling with empathy, ethics, and multicultural sensitivity.

• Contribute effectively in educational, social, and organisational sectors.

Looking to enroll in an online PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from Symbiosis? You must be:

• A graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.

• A student awaiting final results (can apply provisionally).

• An International/SAARC graduate (AIU equivalence certificate required for foreign degrees).

PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling: Eligibility applies to both fresh graduates and professionals with relevant experience.

At Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, the PGDPC program prepares you to support mental wellness through techniques in psychotherapy, assessment, and client management. We ensure you’re career-ready for real-world counselling skills with focused training and placement guidance.