Psychology Courses and Training

Psychology Courses

Psychology is a sprawling field of study, covering social, behavioral and cognitive sciences. Most medical psychiatrists or therapists will need to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the science of psychology, however shorter professional development courses and diplomas in counseling and psychology are also available.

Psychology courses are invaluable for any professionals looking to enhance their personal development and better understand how to communicate with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and customers. The ability to empathize with others, handle conflict, and communicate and negotiate effectively are particularly beneficial in sales, human resources, leadership, and marketing roles.

Psychology Courses - Types and Formats

Popular professional psychology training courses include:

• Counseling and Psychology
• Criminal Psychology
• Change Leadership
• Organizational Psychology
• Consumer/marketing Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Managing Conflict

Training is offered in a range of formats, including traditional classroom courses, in-house company training and online study. Online courses are particularly popular as they give professionals the flexibility to attend classes and exams at any time, and allow students to revisit course materials at any time. These online psychology courses can be delivered through webinars, video tutorials, online assessments and exams.

Career Prospects

Professionals with qualifications and/or training in psychology are well-regarded by employers, and are regularly employed in HR, sales, marketing and many other key business functions. As psychology skills are so transferable and useful to almost all professions, individuals who have taken a psychology course can enjoy a range of career opportunities from their training, or choose to specialize in a particular field such as counseling, sports or health psychology. 

Related Topics

Browse professional courses in related subjects:

• Communication skills
• Sales
• Human Resources
• Conflict management