Your First Steps To Becoming A Career Counselor

An introductory course on mastering career counseling skills.

What you'll learn

You’ll get the knowledge, tools, and confidence to start your career counseling practice

The legal foundations and ethical principles of the profession

How to understand and meet the needs of your clients.

Real-world strategies for addressing challenges and guiding diverse client scenarios

Requirements

A notebook, digital device and a couple of friends or relatives to practice your counselling skills :)

Description

This comprehensive introductory course is your first step to mastering career counseling!Discover who a Career Counselor is, what they do, and who can pursue this rewarding profession. Bust common myths and misconceptions about career consulting, and learn how to address client expectations effectively. Dive into the practical side of career counseling, including legal foundations, working with career orientation and transition requests, and guiding job seekers through job market preparation, job searches, and interview readiness.You’ll also gain valuable insights into how to promote your career counseling services and build a strong personal brand that stands out in a competitive field. Learn actionable strategies to improve your visibility, connect with clients, and grow your reputation as a trusted professional.This course is perfect for beginners, aspiring career counselors, HRs or anyone interested in helping others succeed professionally. With engaging video lessons, practical assignments, and real-world applications, you’ll gain the confidence to begin your journey in this impactful field.Additionally, you’ll explore how to balance empathy with professionalism, set realistic expectations for clients, and utilize modern tools to streamline your counseling practice. Whether you’re looking to build a full-time career or enhance your existing skills, this course offers a clear roadmap for success. Join us today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Building Blocks of Career Counseling

Lecture 2 Who is a Career Counselor and what do they do?

Lecture 3 Who can be a Career Counselor?

Lecture 4 Myths about Career Consulting. Client misconceptions.

Lecture 5 Legal basis for Career Consulting services.

Lecture 6 Working with a Career Orientation request.

Lecture 7 Working with a Career Transition request.

Section 3: Job Market Navigation and Career Counselor Branding.

Lecture 8 How to prepare a job seeker for entering the job market.

Lecture 9 How to work with a job search request / job search support.

Lecture 10 How to work with a request for interview preparation.

Lecture 11 How a Career Counselor can promote their services.

Lecture 12 How a Career Counselor can work on visibility and personal branding.

This course is for those who has a background in humanities, or currently unemployed, and passionate about helping people, or a HRs and recruiters eager to start your private business in counseling.