55 Psychology and Mental Health Postgraduate Certificate Degree Programs

Develop competence as a CBT practitioner specializing in severe mental health on this accredited one-year postgraduate certificate. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cognitive behavioural concepts, assessment, formulation and treatment methods while working flexibly in clinical settings. The program is designed for experienced mental health professionals seeking specialist skills in psychosis, bipolar disorder or personality presentations.

Develop your cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) knowledge and skills to become a competent practitioner specialising in severe mental health. This part-time postgraduate diploma is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) at level 2 and counts towards your individual practitioner accreditation. You'll gain in-depth understanding of CBT concepts, models, and methods through theory, research-based evidence, and supervised clinical practice.

If you are working in a context which makes considerable use of social or psychological research or is fascinated by social research, this Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Inquiry will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to appraise research and communicate your assessment to academic and non-academic audiences.

This distance learning postgraduate diploma explores ageing and its impact on individuals and society. You'll study gerontology from multiple angles including policy, psychology, sociology, demography, healthcare, and economics. Delivered by the UK's only dedicated Department of Gerontology, this flexible program is ideal if you need to balance postgraduate study with work.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Post-Master's Certificate is designed for individuals who are currently pursuing or have completed a master's degree in School Counseling or Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Memphis.

George Mason University's CCNE-accredited Post-Master's Graduate Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the rising demand for mental health services. This 23-credit hybrid program combines online and on-campus learning, with hands-on training from expert faculty. Completed in three to five semesters, it equips students to give evidence-based psychiatric care, advocate for system improvements, and move confidently into the PMHN

Develop practical skills to become a confident cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner on this professionally accredited postgraduate diploma at Southampton. Train in evidence-based CBT to treat mild to moderate anxiety and mild to severe depression, following national IAPT guidelines. Enhance your career or start a new one in psychological therapies.

Develop expertise in psychological approaches to homelessness services on this part-time, fully online PGCert. Designed for professionals working in the homelessness sector, you'll build knowledge of psychological theory, behaviour change, and reflective practice while enhancing your organisation's psychologically-informed approach. No tuition fees required.

Develop your supervisory and clinical skills as a mental health practitioner working with children and young people. This postgraduate diploma builds on your training as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner, equipping you to progress into Senior Wellbeing Practitioner roles with advanced expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy and evidence-based interventions.

Train as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and learn to deliver low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy to adults with anxiety and depression. This part-time PGCert combines expert academic training with clinical work in NHS Talking Therapies services, enabling you to apply theory directly with real patients.

A fully online, customizable post-baccalaureate program covering foundational psychology alongside public health and science. Students complete 18 semester units selected to support graduate-school preparation, career development, or a career change in psychology and behavioral health sciences.

This part-time, fully online Postgraduate Certificate develops advanced knowledge and practical skills in neurodiversity studies, policy and practice. Students examine legal and theoretical frameworks, specific neurodivergences and approaches for creating neuroaffirmative environments in educational and workplace settings.

A thorough understanding of criminological theory has never been more essential with the appearance of new types of crime mean. This 100% online and part-time short course is designed for individuals who want to develop knowledge and skills which are useful for roles in the police force, law enforcement agencies and related sectors. On this online PG Cert, you will explore the interdisciplinary fields of criminology and criminal psychology which covers a range of complex and challenging topics including deviance, terrorism, and the psychological and sociological causes of crime. You will also be able to continue your studies and advance onto our PG Dip or Masters programme.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia focuses on identifying and practically supporting children with specific learning difficulties and dyslexia. It integrates theory and practice through workshops, case studies, assignments, research and assessed projects, and develops specialist teaching skills for classroom and wider educational settings.

This 16-month, part-time postgraduate certificate is a SENCO top-up course designed to complement the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs. It develops knowledge of the theories and research underpinning Special Educational Needs Coordination, with a focus on critical reflection, educational research, inclusion, pupil voice, parent engagement, strategic leadership and responding to change in education.