Counselling Certificates Overview
Create a customized Counselling or Psychotherapy Certificate, or choose from nine areas of specialization listed below.
The Specialized Certificate program (7 months in duration), is geared to students with prior learning and/or experience in the mental health field, and for those who intend to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in one specific area of counselling. There are 9 courses required; each course is 3 weeks (60hrs) in length.
The Diploma in Applied Psychology and Counselling is a comprehensive, 1- year vocational training program designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the mental health field. The program consists of 16 courses. Each course is 3 weeks, (60 hours) in length.
The curriculum for both the Certificate and Diploma programs includes the following:
How is a Certificate different from the Diploma?

- Texts and videos are included in the cost of tuition.
- All assignments can be completed online.
- Volunteer position in a community or private mental health setting.
What are the requirements to earn a Specialized Certificate?
- Complete 9 required courses related to an area of specialization.
- Pass each course with a minimum of 65%.
- Compile a portfolio of counselling skills.
- Demonstrate competency in the chosen area of specialization by passing a comprehensive proficiency exam.
- NOTICE TO KCPC GRADS: Graduates of KCPC’s Diploma program can earn a Customized Certificate by completing 4 additional courses related to their chosen area of specialization.
- LIFE SKILLS COACHING
- COMMUNITY AGENCY SUPPORT COUNSELLING
- SPIRITUAL/FAITH-BASED COUNSELLING
- YOUTH AND FAMILY COUNSELLING
- SUPPORT COUNSELLING
- SEX AND INTIMACY COUNSELLING
- PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
- COUNSELLING THERAPY
- ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING
- CUSTOMIZED CERTIFICATE in your area of professional interest