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Use the advanced certificate to access youth development learning across three Career Academy youth counselling courses. Learn theories of human development, get an introduction to psychology and understand the process from adolescence to adulthood.
Gain a Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development as part of this comprehensive diploma. Beginning an Advanced Certificate in Youth Development and Counselling helps you understand physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
Enrol today and learn how you might contribute to the youth counselling landscape.
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12 Months Access | ~300 hours
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Industry-accredited Advanced Certificate
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This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market.
With courses accredited by leading organisations like the International Council for Online Education Standards (ICOES), CPD Standards Office, AAT and others, you don’t just gain knowledge; you position yourself as an outstanding candidate with a qualification you can trust.
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Acquire practical skills such as stress management, emotional resilience, and effective communication that will positively impact your well-being and your connections with others.
Through topics such as mental health, youth psychology, and family dynamics, gain insights needed to understand and navigate human relationships, emotions, and psychological behaviours.
These courses serve as a foundation for personal growth and emotional well-being. Learn how abnormal psychology, mental health, and counselling techniques can improve your understanding of yourself and others.
Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we’ve got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you’ll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we’re here to make education affordable and accessible for you.
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Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.
Our tutors are here to help you every step of the way. They’re not just knowledgeable, they’re passionate about your success. Whether it’s a quick question or detailed guidance, you’ll have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email. We’re committed to ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout your learning journey.
Administration, Management, Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Amoré is an Administration, Management & Microsoft Office tutor who works with The Career Academy to help students achieve their career goals. Amoré has a Bachelor of Arts Degree specialising in Psychology, English and a Certificate in Language Teaching (CELTA), along with many years of working within the administration and education field. These qualifications coupled with years of experience in various industries enables Amoré to provide the best education experience for her students.
When Amoré isn’t helping students to achieve the very best out of their studies, she enjoys travelling with friends , yoga, and creating artwork in her free time.
Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Jessica graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health science majoring in Psychology. She has a passion for helping others, which has seen her work in varying roles, including as a health care assistant, telehealth advisor and now in education, helping students to achieve their academic goals. The highlight of her role is getting to chat about psychology everyday with students!! Outside of work, you can find Jessica hanging out with her horses, on an epic outdoor adventure or with my nose in a novel.
Psychology & Counselling Tutor
The opportunity to support and guide students who share the same interest in Psychology is what Angie loves about being a tutor at TCA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology, and a minor in Social Sciences. Whilst studying, she spent her time in customer service, and youth work in churches and the local community. She worked six years in the health industry alongside Speech Language Therapy in a brain injury rehabilitation that piqued her interest in the direction of education. The more we understand psychology, the better equipped we are in an evolving world. She has two young children who keep her on my toes and enjoys travelling both locally and overseas, immersing herself in new environments – what doesn’t challenge you, won’t help you grow!
Administration, Psychology & Counselling Tutor
Dana graduated with a Master of Science in Psychology. Her research focuses on attention, cognitive control, and visual perspective-taking using methods such as VR, hand-tracking, and eye-tracking. Dana also worked as a graduate teaching assistant at a local University for several courses in psychology. With a deep passion for both teaching and psychology, Dana is dedicated to developing educational experiences that are both supportive and enriching. In her spare time, Dana enjoys watching movies with her beautiful cat and partner.
Psychology, Administration & Management Tutor
Rita is a Psychology, Administration & Management Tutor with a bachelor’s in psychology. She has worked in administrative roles and as a behavioural therapist, along with over 5 years of experience working as a tutor. These experiences enable Rita to support students’ learning and assist them to achieve their career goals and gain new opportunities. Outside of work, Rita enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking, traveling, and watching films and shows.
TCA’s Psychology & Counselling Courses are a great starting point on your way to your dream job! Once you finish the course, we recommend students seek additional training or internships to gain the necessary hands-on practical experience for employment opportunities.
The Career Academy is committed to helping you upskill so you can get a new job or gain a promotion. Upon enrolment, you’ll receive instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:
We also offer extra job and career support for those that want to upgrade to the Career Success Bundle. When you upgrade to this, you’ll receive these fantastic benefits:
Read through our student’s incredible journies with us at The Career Academy.
Amali’s Passion for Psychology
Amali discovered her love for psychology while studying for the Advanced Certificate in Psychology at The Career Academy. Her studies not only helped her become a better leader but also ignited a deeper interest in the field, which she’s now pursuing further.
Kirstin’s Transition to Life Coaching
Kirstin turned her passion for helping others into a career by studying Life Coaching and Psychology with The Career Academy. She quickly launched her business, ‘Take the Next Step,’ guiding clients through life transitions and personal growth. The flexible learning options allowed her to pursue her new career while maintaining her current commitments.
Joanne’s Journey into Youth Development
Joanne combined her love for community service with formal education by studying Psychology at The Career Academy. Her dream of starting a community bicycle workshop came to life, where young people could learn skills and gain direction. Her studies are helping her make a meaningful impact on her community.
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This course costs $1,495 + GST or only $29 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 300 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Gain a foundation of understanding towards working in counselling, management or education.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 1800 837 550 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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Absolutely! You’ve got an 7-day cooling-off period (trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to review all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money-back guarantee*.
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course. You can enrol online directly by selecting your course, clicking “Enrol Now”, and following the prompts.
Many of our students use this course to compliment their other qualifications. Watch this video from Catriona Pianina, one of our successful students who was able to marry up her qualification from The Career Academy with her other qualifications and present herself to employers.
