National Institute of Social Development - Diploma in Counselling

The newly revised Diploma program in Counselling is offered by the Training Division at the NISD as a weekend academic programme. The Diploma program in Counselling was prepared to fit into the standards of University Grant Commission (SLQF).

Aim

To produce professional counsellors with the required knowledge, skills, attitude and mindset for best practice.

Objectives

• To produce quality professionals in the field of counselling
• To enhance the professional skills of the counselling practitioner
• To develop the interventional capability of the practitioner

Medium

Sinhala/ Tamil/ English

Duration

12 months including three month counselling practice (Weekend programme)