Online Counselling Courses
SACAP has a well-established Online campus that offers a range of accredited online counselling courses
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SACAP offers three online counselling courses
Our Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication skills is a good choice if you’re interested in human behaviour. The qualification provides an introduction to counselling, communications and academic literacy skills, and as a graduate, you can apply your new abilities in the workplace or study further within the social sciences.
The longer Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills is a well-rounded offering that balances knowledge with practical experience. It’s a comprehensive vocational qualification that deepens your knowledge and insight in counselling, communication, psychology, human behaviour and community-based mental health.
SACAP’s Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Counselling) Degree is considered to be our gold standard of social science qualifications. It provides an excellent foundation that allows you to articulate into many different qualifications or career pathways.
The best part is that you can study these couselling courses at our Online campus. The material and educators are geared to keep you motivated throughout your online studies and you have the flexibility to manage your weekly workload while meeting the course’s academic requirements.
Our Online Counselling Courses
Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills
This is a good starting point if you’re interested in studying counselling and communication skills but aren’t yet ready to commit to longer-term studies. Or if you’re interested in your own personal development or want a shorter programme to help enhance your skills that you can apply in your professional context and relationships.
- Intake: Term 1, 2 and 3 (online)
- Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Accreditation: NQF 5, CHE accredited
Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills
This is a comprehensive vocational qualification that places a strong focus on practical counselling and communication skills.
- Intake: Term 1, 2 and 3 (online)
- Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
- Accreditation: NQF 6, CHE accredited, professionally endorsed by the SAQA recognised ASCHP
Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Counselling)
This degree builds critical thinking and provides an overview of psychology and its subfields, and incorporates essential and practical experience in counselling and communication skills.
- Intake: Term 1, 2 and 3 (online)
- Duration: 3 year full-time, 5 years part-time
- Accreditation: NQF 7, CHE accredited
- Practicum: 200 hours including supervision
Did you know?
SACAP is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Institution
The BAC accreditation is a globally recognised hallmark of quality assurance, and achieving this accreditation demonstrates that we have met the high standards set by the BAC. This accreditation is validation of our commitment to excellence and our mission to provide our students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in their future careers.
Our students can be assured that their education provider has met a gold standard. To maintain BAC accreditation SACAP needs to continue to meet BAC’s standards. BAC ensure that colleges, universities and training providers provide high quality education and a great learning experience for students.
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