International Graduate Diploma in Counselling Skills - IGDCS

Banjara Academy, the Bangalore-based counselling services institution led by Dr Ali Khwaja, is offering a completely online course, International Graduate Diploma in Counselling Skills. The IGDCS empowers individuals from any part of the world to learn the practical skills of human dynamics and counseling and qualifies them to be a Certified, Professional Counsellor.

Students can join now and start the course at their convenience (within three months). Anyone over the age of 16 years and from any walk of life is eligible to enroll. The online program offers the advantage of a flexible schedule and duration – the student can do it from any location, at any time and finish the course in a 6 month-1 year timeframe. Banjara Academy will conduct a contact program in Bangalore in April 2011 for those wishing to gain additional expertise.

The interactive course includes online questionnaires, quizzes, assignments and assessment, video and audio lectures, case studies/practical lessons, and forums for discussion. IGDCS nurtures a student’s personal growth and development even as it empowers her to help others in need. The course has been designed by experienced professionals and is managed and conducted by a broad cross-section of counsellors, psychologists, medical professionals, special educators, and human resources experts.

IGDCS helps students understand, master, and practise the skills of psychological counseling even if they have no prior experience in psychology. This can help students gain jobs in offices and factories, educational institutions, adolescent homes, hospitals, nursing homes, women’s or community organizations, old-age homes, hospices, de-addiction centres, and in centres for families, youth and children. The student can also set up her own counselling practice.