This QQI Accredited Programme is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award that is ideal for those wishing to commence their education in counselling and psychotherapy. This Certificate programme can be taken as a stand-alone award, but also counts for 20 credits toward the BA(Hons) in counselling and Psychotherapy. It is ideal for those who wish to further their knowledge and skills in the area of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as serving as a programme that will increase learner's personal and professional development.
| Course Location | Tallaght, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 24 |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 12th March 2026 |
| Course End Date | 24th May 2026 |
| Course Duration | 9 days |
| Course Time | Thursday 12th March 2026 6pm – 9:30pm Online Saturday 14th March 2026 9am – 5pm Onsite Sunday 15th March 2026 9am – 5pm Onsite Thursday 23rd April 2026 6pm – 9:30pm Online Saturday 25th April 2026 9am – 5pm Online Sunday 26th April 2026 9am – 5pm Online Thursday 21st May 2026 6pm – 9:30pm Online Saturday 23rd May 2026 9am – 5pm Onsite Sunday 24th May 2026 9am – 5pm Onsite |
| Course Fee | 1300 |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is suitable for those either working in the helping professions or interested in seeking to develop their awareness of what is involved in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist. • A qualification recognised at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) such as the Leaving Certificate is required for entry onto this programme. |
| Career Path | A Certificate is the entry requirement for most Diplomas and Degrees in Counselling and Psychotherapy, however the programme will also equip learners with knowledge, skills and competencies that would assist them in various roles such as key-working, support-working and other roles in the caring professions. |
| Course Code | Cert2026 |
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This QQI Accredited Programme is a Level 6 Special Purpose Award that is ideal for those wishing to commence their education in counselling and psychotherapy.
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