COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (SCQF level 8) CPD Award

Course code C8CC

What is special about this course?

The COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (SCQF level 8) is aimed at a wide range of people who may benefit from improving and enhancing communication and listening skills. This may include: guidance personnel; those working in social care; HR/Management staff etc.

Applicants may also be interested in the opportunity to study Rogers’ person-centred approach whilst honing their own ability to reflect on self and build supportive relationships.

As well as offering an academic award which can be used to apply for further study, students are provided with a safe environment for personal development.

The award is validated by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland).

Special features

  • The teaching team are all fully qualified and practicing counsellors
  • All teaching staff are members of COSCA and approved for teaching on the course
  • The course is available across several UHI academic partners

Entry requirements

  • You will be required to attend a group interview
  • You will be asked to complete a short, written piece of work (500 words) on the topic of “What can I bring to a counselling skills course?”
  • You will also take part in an experiential exercise
  • This will provide an opportunity for you to meet with the tutor and fellow applicants in a group setting
  • Tutors will use this time to gauge prospective students' motivation and commitment to the course, explain the nature of experiential learning to the group and answer any queries that may arise

Apply for COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (SCQF level 8) CPD Award

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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