Diploma in Career and Education Counseling

Description

Course Name: Diploma in Career and Education Counseling

Course Id: DCEC/Q1001.

Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 (higher Secondary) or equivalent.

Objective: A Diploma in Career and Education Counseling is an excellent choice for individuals passionate about helping others achieve their educational and professional aspirations. By providing essential skills and practical experience, this program prepares graduates for a meaningful career in guiding students and professionals toward success.

Duration: 370 Hrs (Equivalent to One Year).

Total Credits: 18.

How You will Get Diploma Certificate:

Step 1- Select your Course for Certification.

Step 2- Click on Enroll Now.

Step 3- Proceed to Enroll Now.

Step 4- Fill Your Billing Details and Proceed to Pay.

Step 5- You Will be Redirected to Payment Gateway, Pay Course and Exam Fee by Following Options.

Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 6- After Payment You will get Study Material Login id and Password on your email id.

Step 7- After Completion of  Course Study give Online Examination.

Step 8- After Online Examination you will get Diploma Certificate soft copy(Scan Copy) and Hard Copy(Original With Seal and Sign).

Step 9- After Certification you will receive Prospect Job Opportunities as per your Interest Area.

Online Examination Detail:

• Duration- 120 minutes.
• No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
• 10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
• Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
• There is no negative marking in this module.

How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	51-60	C (Average)
6	41-50	P (Pass)
7	0-40	F (Fail)

Benefits of Certification:

• Government Authorized Assessment Agency Certification.
• Certificate Valid for Lifetime.
• Lifetime Verification of Certificate.
• Free Job Assistance as per your Interest Area.

Syllabus 

Career counselling theories: Introduction, concept of education, difference between counselling and guidance, role of personnel in guidance programmes, psychology of careers and dynamics of vocational development, decision- making and group counselling, behavioural counselling for vocational decisions.

Educational & Vocational Guidance & Counselling:  Introduction, objective, need of guidance, educational guidance, personal guidance, need of job analysis, relation between job analysis and job satisfaction, guiding principles of slow learning children, types of counseling, stages of the counseling process.

Special Concern in Counselling: Introduction, the social and historical origins of counselling, the interdisciplinary knowledge base for counselling theory and practice, theory in counselling: using conceptual tools to facilitate understanding and guide action, themes and issues in the psychodynamic approach to counselling, the cognitive-behavioural approach to counselling.

Career development: Manpower planning, performance appraisal, the role of training and development officers, method of training, approaches to management development, career planning and development, employee counseling, understanding training needs.

Guidance Services: Introduction, objectives, characteristics of counseling, non-directive counseling, skills in counseling, psychological test, questionnaire, concept of job analysis, factors affecting job satisfaction.

Counselling therapy: Introduction to approaches to counseling, psychos analytical are psychodynamic approaches to counseling, techniques used in psycho analytical approach, theoretical aspect of behaviousal approach.

Job Opportunities after completion of Diploma in Career and Education Counseling course:

After completing a Diploma in Career and Education Counseling, graduates can explore opportunities in schools, colleges, private firms, and independent counseling practices.

Career Options and Salary Range

1. Career Counselor

• Role: Guide students and professionals on career planning and development.
• Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month (₹2,40,000 – ₹6,00,000/year)
• Key Skills: Career planning, aptitude analysis.

2. Education Counselor

• Role: Assist students in selecting courses, institutions, and educational paths.
• Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹45,000/month (₹2,16,000 – ₹5,40,000/year)
• Key Skills: Communication, academic advising.

3. School Counselor

• Role: Support students in academic, emotional, and career-related issues.
• Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹40,000/month (₹1,80,000 – ₹4,80,000/year)
• Key Skills: Student psychology, guidance strategies.

4. Corporate Career Coach

• Role: Advise professionals on career transitions, skill-building, and promotions.
• Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹60,000/month (₹3,00,000 – ₹7,20,000/year)
• Key Skills: Corporate knowledge, coaching expertise.

5. Independent Career Consultant

• Role: Offer career and education guidance as a freelancer or entrepreneur.
• Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹80,000/month (₹3,60,000 – ₹9,60,000/year) (varies with clientele)
• Key Skills: Business acumen, personalized counseling.

6. Higher Education Advisor

• Role: Counsel students on studying abroad or advanced degrees.
• Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹50,000/month (₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000/year)
• Key Skills: International education knowledge, application guidance.

7. Placement Coordinator

• Role: Facilitate student placements and internships in educational institutions.
• Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹40,000/month (₹2,16,000 – ₹4,80,000/year)
• Key Skills: Networking, organizational abilities.

8. Training & Development Specialist

• Role: Conduct workshops on career development and skill-building.
• Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹60,000/month (₹3,00,000 – ₹7,20,000/year)
• Key Skills: Training design, public speaking.

9. Rehabilitation Counselor

• Role: Help individuals with special needs find suitable educational and career paths.
• Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹45,000/month (₹2,40,000 – ₹5,40,000/year)
• Key Skills: Patience, adaptability.

Industry Insights

• Demand: Growing need in schools, colleges, and corporate sectors.
• Growth Areas: Online counseling, career workshops, and study-abroad consulting.

Conclusion

This diploma opens doors to diverse counseling roles, with potential to grow through experience, certifications, and specialization.