Build practical counselling and communication skills to elevate your professional practice.
This intensive two-day short course is designed for UK and international practitioners working in management, health, education, social care, coaching, leadership and helping
professions.

This programme offers a valuable foundation for those considering further professional training.

Why take this course?
Gain practical, research-informed counselling skills
relevant to your role
Strengthen communication, listening and empathy
skills
Develop confidence in difficult conversations
Explore counselling as a potential career pathway

Course highlights
1. Introduction to Counselling Skills
2. Active Listening and Empathy
3. The Core Conditions in Helping Relationships
4. Ethical Considerations and Professional Boundaries

Start Date: 16th and 23rd July 2026 
Duration: 2 days (09:30 to 16:30)
Format: Online & interactive workshop
Cost: £500 per person - Learners progressing
onto the PG Dip/MSc Counselling will be
eligible for a discounted fee of £200.

Award: Attendees will receive a certificate of
completion from the University of Lincoln

Empowering professionals to better support fathers and male caregivers
This short professional development course is designed for UK and international practitioners working in, or aspiring to work in, family support, health, education, youth work, social care, and the third sector.

**Please click Read More below next to 'Book Course' to find out more information about the course**

The course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the principles of sensory evaluation practices including an introduction to human senses and how they are used in sensory evaluation and looking at the key physiological and psychological factors involved in perception and the importance of flavour in foods. This is ideal for individuals who assess food products and would benefit from more knowledge.

This course is half-day, delivered at our Holbeach Campus.

This course aims to develop a wider understanding of food microbiology in the factory environment.

Delegates will be given up-to-date information on both established and emerging food pathogens, as well as a variety of spoilage microorganisms. Practical demonstrations will show delegates a selection of both traditional and rapid methods for detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Delegates will also receive information on the related areas of legislation, standards and specifications and the use of sampling plans for microbiology.

This one day course is delivered at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, Holbeach.