Therapy courses can help you learn various therapeutic approaches, communication techniques, and psychological assessment methods. You can build skills in active listening, empathy, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy frameworks, mindfulness practices, and assessment instruments, that support effectively applying these skills in real-world settings.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Adult Education, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Intelligence, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Sensory Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Assertiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Overcoming Obstacles, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks