Intermediate Certificate in Guidance and Counselling – Ransford Global

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Intermediate Certificate in Guidance & Counselling

An intermediate-level professional qualification for counsellors, educators, HR professionals, social workers, and anyone building practical skills in guidance and counselling across educational, workplace, and community settings.

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2Weeks

6Modules

24Units

100% OnlineDelivery

🎯 Programme Outcome

Upon completion of the Intermediate Certificate in Guidance and Counselling, learners will be equipped with intermediate-level knowledge and practical skills in guidance and counselling. Graduates will be prepared for roles as school counsellors, guidance officers, workplace wellbeing practitioners, community support workers, and career advisers, and will receive a verifiable Intermediate Certificate issued by Ransford Global Professional Development Ltd.

Course Structure — 6 Modules · 24 Units

Beginning with the foundation module and progressing to advanced practical guidance and counselling, with 4 units per module.

ICG 101

Foundations of Guidance & Counselling

Introduction to Guidance & Counselling — Meaning, scope, importance, and the distinction between guidance and counselling.

Historical Development & Contemporary Approaches — Key theorists, milestones, and modern counselling practice.

Ethical & Legal Principles — Confidentiality, informed consent, boundaries, and professional codes of conduct.

The Counselling Relationship — Building trust, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the working alliance.

ICG 102

Core Counselling Skills & Techniques

Active Listening & Attending Skills — Verbal and non-verbal communication, minimal encouragers, and reflective listening.

Questioning, Paraphrasing & Summarising — Techniques for exploring client concerns and maintaining session direction.

Empathy, Reflection of Feeling & Advanced Empathy — Understanding and communicating emotional experience accurately.

Challenging, Immediacy & Self-Disclosure — Using therapeutic confrontation and here-and-now interventions appropriately.

ICG 103

Counselling Theories & Approaches

Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Approaches — Freudian concepts, defence mechanisms, and unconscious processes.

Person-Centred & Humanistic Approaches — Rogers' core conditions, self-actualisation, and the actualising tendency.

Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches (CBT) — Identifying and restructuring unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours.

Systemic, Solution-Focused & Integrative Approaches — Family systems, brief therapy, and integrative practice models.

ICG 104

Guidance in Educational & Career Settings

School & Educational Guidance — Academic advising, study skills, and supporting learners through transitions.

Career Counselling & Vocational Guidance — Career assessment, exploration, decision-making, and job search support.

Working with Children & Adolescents — Developmental stages, play-based techniques, and family engagement.

Group Guidance & Classroom Interventions — Facilitating group sessions, workshops, and psychoeducational programmes.

ICG 105

Counselling for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Understanding Mental Health & Common Conditions — Anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders.

Trauma-Informed & Crisis Counselling — Recognising trauma responses, grounding techniques, and safety planning.

Grief, Loss & Bereavement Counselling — Stages of grief, supporting the bereaved, and complex grief responses.

Self-Care, Supervision & Reflective Practice — Preventing burnout, personal wellbeing, and reflective supervision.

ICG 106

Professional Practice & Capstone Assessment

Professional Boundaries, Record-Keeping & Referral — Ethical documentation, case notes, and referral pathways.

Working with Diversity & Multicultural Counselling — Cultural competence, inclusion, and addressing bias in practice.

Working in Organisations & Multidisciplinary Teams — Collaborating with healthcare, education, and social care professionals.

Capstone Practical Assessment — Integrated counselling simulations, case conceptualisation, and final skills evaluation.

💰 Programme Investment

🇳🇬 Local: From ₦34,740

🌍 Foreign: From ₦69,740

Flexible Payment – No Interest

2–4 Instalments

Local: ₦8,685 – ₦17,370 each
Foreign: ₦17,435 – ₦34,870 each
Application fee included.

Account Name:Ransford Global PD LTD – LCO

Bank:Providus Bank PLC

Account Number:9651814927

Reference:IC-GC + Your Full Name

After payment, send receipt to WhatsApp +234 901 599 2500.

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Why choose the Intermediate Certificate in Guidance & Counselling?

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Intermediate Counselling Skills

Develop deeper counselling skills, ethical awareness, and confidence in practical guidance practice.

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100% Online & Expert‑Led

Study from anywhere with direct expert support via WhatsApp for questions and guidance.

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6 Progressive Modules

Structured learning from the foundation module to advanced professional practice.

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Hands‑On & Applied Focus

Learn counselling skills, counselling theories, mental health support, career guidance, and crisis intervention — all designed for real‑world application.

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Complete Training Documents

Receive handbooks, worksheets, case studies, and assessment tools.

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Intermediate Certificate

Earn a verifiable Intermediate Certificate in Guidance & Counselling to advance your career.

📘 Professional Development Training Documents

Every participant receives a comprehensive set of learning, practice, and assessment documents to guide transformation from curiosity to competence.

1. Programme Overview

Course Handbook / Programme Guide
Training Syllabus & Curriculum
Programme Schedule / Calendar

2. Learning Materials

Lecture Notes / Module Manuals
Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
Reading Materials / Articles

3. Practical Application Tools

Client Intake & Assessment Forms
Session Planning Templates
Case Note & Referral Templates

4. Personal Development Tools

Personal Action Plan
Goal Setting Templates
Reflective Journals / Logbooks

5. Assessment & Evaluation

Pre‑Assessment / Diagnostic Test
Continuous Assessment Tasks
Practical Skills Checklists
Final Assessment / Examination
Competency Evaluation Rubrics

6. Workplace Readiness Tools

Professional Code of Conduct
Ethical Guidelines for Counsellors
Job Role Competency Framework

7. Certification & Completion

Intermediate Certificate in Guidance & Counselling
Transcript or Record of Achievement
Performance Summary Report (optional)
Recommendation Letter (optional for top performers)

8. Communication & Support

Instructor Contact Information Sheet
Feedback Forms
Participant Support Guidelines
FAQ Document

📌 Learn → Practice → Reflect → Apply → Assess → Certify

A complete professional development programme should follow this cycle.

🎯 Key Insight

A strong professional training programme is not defined by lectures alone, but by:
Worksheets (reflection) • Action plans (execution) • Assessments (measurement) • Practical tools (real‑world application)

Take the Next Step in Guidance & Counselling

This Intermediate Certificate gives you comprehensive, practical training across 6 modules and 24 units. From foundations to advanced professional practice, you'll gain the skills to provide skilled, ethical, and effective guidance and counselling. Enrol today and receive your complete training package.

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