In the current society, with the increasing attention to mental health, the market demand of the psychological counseling industry is expanding. However, if you want to enter the profession, obtaining a counselor certificate becomes a key step. So, is there still some value in the current environment?
1. Policy reform and demand
In 2017, the state carried out a major reform of the qualification certification system for psychological counselors. Prior to this, due to the lack of teaching practical skills, many certificate holders had theoretical knowledge but were not competent for practical work. After the reform, the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences took over the organization of the examination and issued certificates, which strictly required candidates to complete 192 online training courses through officially designated training institutions to ensure that candidates have the necessary practical skills and professional qualities.
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2. Market recognition and career development
Although the psychological counselor certificates in the current market are mainly issued by third-party institutions and do not have the nature of national professional qualifications, they still have a certain degree of recognition in the industry. With the expanding market demand in the psychological counseling industry, especially in the fields of education, medical care, enterprise and community, the employment prospects of psychological counselors are very broad. Obtaining a psychological counselor certificate can not only enhance one's competitiveness, but also broaden one's career path and bring more employment or part-time opportunities.
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3. Professionalism and Practice
Although the psychological counselor certificate is a stepping stone to enter the industry, the actual practice requires solid professional knowledge, rich practical experience and good ethics. Therefore, when choosing a training provider, candidates should focus on the quality of the course, the adequacy of practical training, and the follow-up internship and supervision support.
Online school joining
In this context, online schools have become an important choice for many training institutions. The online school can provide institutions with a wealth of teaching resources to meet the needs of candidates who complete the 192 required hours of online training. At the same time, the flexibility and convenience of online schools also provide candidates with a better learning experience, allowing them to better balance study and life in their busy work and life.
In this process, choosing a suitable online school as a learning platform will provide your students with rich teaching resources and enhance the core competitiveness of the institution.