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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Advanced Certificate

Do you have a passion for working and caring for children and adolescents? Would you like to understand the thoughts and behaviours of children so you can be a greater help to them? Do you want to be able to identify common mental health disorders seen...

Mental Health Advanced Certificate

Do you want to help people suffering with a mental health disorder? Are you passionate about psychology and want to learn more about human behaviour? Are you interested in understanding the effects illicit and prescribed drugs can have on an individual...

Criminal Psychology Advanced Certificate

Do you love listening to crime podcasts and watching real life crime television? Are you fascinated by forensics and the role they play to solve crime? Do you want to learn more about criminal behaviour and what leads people to do what they do? Then th...

Criminology & Law Advanced Certificate

Ever wondered why psychopaths exist? Or why do people commit crimes? Are you interested to learn what influences a person’s behaviour and the choices they make? Are you passionate about starting a career in criminology or the law? Then this course is f...

Psychology & Mental Health Essentials

Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. Learn directly from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists and health coaches. Discover the complex inner wor...

Advanced Psychology & Mental Health: The Counselling Toolkit

Whether you want to launch a new career, upskill in your current role, or simply learn more about what it means to be human – counselling is an invaluable skill for anyone and everyone. Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches fro...

Psychology & Mental Health Bundle

Step up your learning journey with The Career Academy Australia’s insightful Psychology and Counselling & Mental Health Bundle. Discover stress, its impact on your body, and practical management techniques. Understand how different environments sha...

Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

This internationally recognised qualification can open so many doors. It will enable you to learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help people work through their problems and issues with counselling. This comprehensive A...

Advanced Certificate in Child & Youth Counselling

How to change people’s lives for the better. This is a course where you can make a world of difference for children and young people. It’s a fascinating and highly detailed course where you’ll learn about theories of childhood development that include...

Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development

Define yourself and learn to help others! Learn about the world of adolescence psychological development, explore your own growth, and understand the development process of adolescents in your sphere. Use a Certificate in Adolescent Psychology online A...

Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle

Master the skills to transform people’s lives. Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health. This bundle includes the Advanced Certifi...

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Criminal Psychology Certificate

Turn a fascination into a field of enquiry. Our Certificate in Criminal Psychology examines the motivations of those who operate outside the boundaries of what is considered socially acceptable. Take a criminal psychology course to explore criminal pro...

Advanced Certificate in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention

What makes the family unit tick? Families are the foundation of society, but they can be complicated, especially with kids and teens. This course looks closely at how families work and the problems they might face. It combines four detailed courses, co...

Psychology & Counselling Certificate

Understand positive ways to manage & motivate others. Study counselling psychology to explore effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques. Learn who works in the therapy and counselling sectors and what constitutes appropriate...

Introduction to Psychology & Counselling

Take a look at the world with greater understanding! Work towards an Introduction to Counselling & Psychology with The Career Academy’s Introduction to Psychology and Counselling. This is a good foundation for those interested in the main principle...

Certificate in Child Psychological Development

Increase the depth of your understanding. A Certificate in Child Psychological Development is a great way to gather skills and information that could enhance your parenting experience. Discover key terms used in child psychology and examine how parents...

Certificate in Anger Management

Study the fundamentals of anger management. Anger is a normal feeling that can come from stress at work, family duties, or small daily problems. But if anger gets too strong, it can cause trouble in our lives. The Anger Management Certificate looks int...

Counselling & Psychology Course

Are you good at listening to people and do you want to make a positive impact on their lives? Take the next step in your professional development and become a qualified counsellor with our online counselling and psychology courses. You can study for a...

Criminal Psychology Course

The Criminal Psychology course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It will assisst you in entering a fast growing profession....

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology – Mental Disorders

Become more aware of the world around you! Abnormal psychology is a fascinating topic which covers abnormal mental disorders, a discussion around how normal is defined, and the key criteria that allow a behaviour to be identified as abnormal psychology...

Expand your knowledge of the mind by exploring the intriguing world of psychology. By delving into a short psychology course, you open up doors to countless opportunities, as well as an extremely satisfying career.

Career Outcomes

As Psychology is quite a broad study area, when you complete one of these courses you can find yourself working in several different roles and industries. Some job titles that you may acquire, include:

  • Human Resources Professional
  • Journalist
  • Animal Psychologist
  • Correctional Services Officer
  • Youth Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Social Worker

Job Outlook for Youth Workers

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook Initiative and Payscale:

  • The Youth Work industry is expected to grow very strongly from 52,300 workers to 63,900 workers within the next five years – around 4,000 job openings are anticipated over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created
  • The gender share in this industry is: 73.1% female and 26.9% male
  • The median annual salary is $52,601
  • The five most essential skills are active listening, social perceptiveness, speaking, writing and reading comprehension

Pathways

  • An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience is usually needed
  • Two in five workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification
  • Even with a qualification, sometimes experience or on-the-job training is needed

Psychology and Counselling Courses Online

With the option to complete your studies online, getting a qualification in psychology and counselling has been made easy. This is perfect for students who are unable to make it to the classroom and need a more flexible alternative to in-class study.

With the demand for Psychologists and Psychology-related jobs at an all-time high, now has never been better to get your qualification and start making a difference in people’s lives. Browse our short courses in psychology today.