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What you will learn: Common Mental Illnesses and Symptoms
  • Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
  • Characterizing Mental Illness
  • Anxiety Disorders and Depression
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm and Suicide
  • Therapy
  • The Role of Medication
  • Psychiatric Treatment Facilities
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Barriers to Care
  • Organizations
  • Careers in Mental Health
Get BIG Savings with our Mental Health Awareness Online Bundle, 2 Certificate Courses
  1. Mental Health Awareness
  2. Psychology
1. Get our Mental Health Awareness Online Course and Learn About Common Mental Illnesses and Symptoms

Our Mental Health Awareness Online Course clarifies the distinction between mental health and illnesses. It goes over the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look for or expect if you are working with someone is suffering from this condition.

People are sometimes confused with the terms mental health and mental disease. Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, intelligence, gender, or other characteristics. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental illnesses that significantly impact an individual's emotional and cognitive functioning. 

2. Learn Everything you Need to Know About Feelings, Abilities, and Personalities with our Psychology Online Courses

Our Psychology Online Course will assist you in better-comprehending feelings, abilities, and personalities. Psychology is not only a subject and a profession, but its ideas can also be applied in daily life. The majority of students said that their studies benefited their work, family, and social lives. It is a mental process that is referred to as psychology. It is a science in which researchers must ask precise questions about a topic before testing their theories. It is not easy to define psychology. It is a broad term covering a wide range of science and technology topics.

Because of its philosophical and physiological basis, psychology is sometimes referred to as the "science of the mind." Your initial reaction to this question will very certainly differ significantly from the image of psychology that you will acquire as you proceed through this course. You might be surprised to hear that psychology includes considerably more than merely examining people and offering psychological diagnoses for emotional problems. It is also about how humans see colour, how stress affects our biological processes, and why babies cry when separated from their parents.

Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

Course Fast Facts:

  1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
  2. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
  3. Study as many courses as you want
  4. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
  5. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
  6. Download printer friendly course content

Course Delivery

Our Counseling, and Therapy Online Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device. 

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will have a better awareness about mental health. You will also be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate, accepted by many Mental Health organizations worldwide. 

The Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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The Mental Health Awareness 2 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - Mental Health Awareness

Module 1: Introduction

  • Mental Illness
  • History of Mental Illness in America
  • Changing Ideas
  • Modern Care
  • Self-Care

Module 2: Characterizing Mental Illness

  • The DSM-5
  • ICD Standard
  • Using the DSM-5
  • Benefits of the DSM-5
  • Statistics

Module 3: Anxiety Disorders and Depression

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Secondary Anxiety Disorders
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Selective Mutism
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Specific Phobias
  • Treating Anxiety Disorders
  • What is Depression?
  • How Depression is Diagnosed
  • Types of Depression
  • Related Conditions

Module 4: Psychosis and Schizophrenia

  • Definition of Psychosis
  • Definition of Schizophrenia
  • Differences
  • Diagnostic Methods: Psychosis
  • Diagnostic Methods: Schizophrenia
  • Treatment Methods: Psychosis
  • Treatment Methods: Schizophrenia

Module 5: Self-Harm and Suicide

  • Defining Self-Harm
  • Causes of Self-Harm
  • Warning Signs
  • Treatment Options
  • Defining Suicide
  • Warning Signs
  • Treatment Methods
  • Seeking Help

Module 6: Therapy

  • Therapy for Adults
  • Selecting a Field
  • Therapy for Children
  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Dance Therapy
  • Online Therapy

Module 7: Medication

  • Types of Medications
  • Medications for Depression
  • Medications for Anxiety Disorders
  • Medications for Psychotic Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Side Effects and Complications
  • Developing Care Plans

Module 8: Psychiatric Treatment Facilities

  • Types of Psychiatric Treatment Facilities
  • Pursuing Care
  • Outpatient Facilities
  • Inpatient Facilities
  • Voluntary Treatment
  • Involuntary Treatment

Module 9: Alternative Therapies

  • The Role of Alternative Therapies
  • Stable Conditions
  • Cost
  • Accessibility
  • All-Natural Options
  • Claims and Results
  • Contraindications

Module 10: Barriers to Care

  • The Treatment Gap
  • Availability
  • Affordability
  • Policy Restraints
  • Localization
  • Social Stigma
  • Racial and Cultural Barriers

Module 11: Organizations

  • Advocacy and Research
  • Case Study: Mental Health America (MHA)
  • Importance of Raising Awareness

Module 12: Careers in Mental Health

  • Types of Mental Health Professionals
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychoanalysts
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Counselors
  • Occupational therapists
  • Art Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Training and Education
  • Beneficial Personal Traits
  • Job Opportunities

Course 2 - Psychology

Module 1: Introduction to Psychology

  • Major Subsets of Psychology
  • Break from Philosophy
  • Structuralism
  • Functionalism
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Behaviourism
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology

Module 2: Developmental Psychology

  • Defining Developmental Psychology
  • Stages in Developmental Psychology
  • Prenatal
  • Early Childhood
  • Middle Childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Early Adulthood
  • Middle Adulthood
  • Older Adults
  • Key Figures and Theories
  • Focus Areas   

Module 3: Social Psychology

  • Scope of the Field
  • Benefits
  • Drawbacks
  • Major Theories 
  • Case Study: Bandura's Social Learning Theory
  • Case Study: Zimbardo Stanford Prison Experiment

Module 4: Human Emotion

  • What is an emotion?
  • Biological Foundations
  • How the Brain Processes Emotion
  • Interference
  • Mental Illness
  • Stress and Fatigue
  • Medication and Substances
  • Hormones
  • Neurodivergent Conditions

Module 5: Personality

  • Individual Personalities
  • Type Theories
  • Trait Theories
  • Psychodynamic Theories
  • Behavioural theories
  • Dimensions of Personality
  • Openness
  • Conscientiousness 
  • Extroversion
  • Agreeableness
  • Neuroticism
  • Personality Testing
  • Personality Changes

Module 6: Perception

  • Types of Perception
  • The Perceptual Process
  • Disorders Involving Perception
  • Schizophrenia
  • Aphantasia
  • Prosopagnosia
  • Spatial Neglect Syndrome

Module 7: Prejudice and Discrimination

  • Defining Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Forms of Discrimination
  • Psychological Basis

Module 8: Learning

  • Classical Conditioning
  • Operant Conditioning
  • Social Observational Learning

Module 9: Memory

  • Types of Memory
  • Forgetting
  • Methods for Improving Memory

Module 10: Attachment

  • Forming Attachments
  • The Evolutionary Theory
  • The Learning Theory
  • Age and Attachment

Module 11: Trauma and Grieving

  • Definition of Trauma
  • The Brain and Trauma
  • The Grieving Process
  • Stage 1: Denial
  • Stage 2: Anger
  • Stage 3: Bargaining
  • Stage 4: Depression
  • Stage 5: Acceptance
  • Complicated/Complex Grief

Module 12: Intelligence

  • Definition of Intelligence
  • Theories of Intelligence
  • Spearman's General Intelligence
  • Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory
  • Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
  • Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
  • Testing Methods and Controversy
  • Binet–Simon Scale
  • Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scale
  • WISC and WAIS
  • Types of Intelligence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Fluid Intelligence
  • Crystallized Intelligence

Module 13: Stress

  • Stress Responses
  • Evolutionary Purpose of Stress
  • Experiences and Observations
  • Stress in Modern Context
  • Common Stressors
  • Mental Health

Module 14: Careers in Psychology

  • Careers in Psychology
  • Direct Patient Contact
  • Research careers
  • Choosing to Enter the Field
  • Education and Training
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Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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  • Delivery: Online
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  • Duration: 20 hours per course
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Qualification: Certificate
About This Course
What you will learn: Common Mental Illnesses and Symptoms
  • Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
  • Characterizing Mental Illness
  • Anxiety Disorders and Depression
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Self-Harm and Suicide
  • Therapy
  • The Role of Medication
  • Psychiatric Treatment Facilities
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Barriers to Care
  • Organizations
  • Careers in Mental Health
Get BIG Savings with our Mental Health Awareness Online Bundle, 2 Certificate Courses
  1. Mental Health Awareness
  2. Psychology
1. Get our Mental Health Awareness Online Course and Learn About Common Mental Illnesses and Symptoms

Our Mental Health Awareness Online Course clarifies the distinction between mental health and illnesses. It goes over the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look for or expect if you are working with someone is suffering from this condition.

People are sometimes confused with the terms mental health and mental disease. Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, intelligence, gender, or other characteristics. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental illnesses that significantly impact an individual's emotional and cognitive functioning. 

2. Learn Everything you Need to Know About Feelings, Abilities, and Personalities with our Psychology Online Courses

Our Psychology Online Course will assist you in better-comprehending feelings, abilities, and personalities. Psychology is not only a subject and a profession, but its ideas can also be applied in daily life. The majority of students said that their studies benefited their work, family, and social lives. It is a mental process that is referred to as psychology. It is a science in which researchers must ask precise questions about a topic before testing their theories. It is not easy to define psychology. It is a broad term covering a wide range of science and technology topics.

Because of its philosophical and physiological basis, psychology is sometimes referred to as the "science of the mind." Your initial reaction to this question will very certainly differ significantly from the image of psychology that you will acquire as you proceed through this course. You might be surprised to hear that psychology includes considerably more than merely examining people and offering psychological diagnoses for emotional problems. It is also about how humans see colour, how stress affects our biological processes, and why babies cry when separated from their parents.

Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

Course Fast Facts:

  1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
  2. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
  3. Study as many courses as you want
  4. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
  5. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
  6. Download printer friendly course content

Course Delivery

Our Counseling, and Therapy Online Courses are accessed online by any device including PC, tablet or Smart Phone. Upon purchase an automated welcome email will be sent to you (please check your junk email inbox if not received as this is an automated email), in order for you to access your online course, which is Available 24/7 on any computer or smart mobile device. 

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will have a better awareness about mental health. You will also be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate, accepted by many Mental Health organizations worldwide. 

The Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

The Mental Health Awareness 2 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - Mental Health Awareness

Module 1: Introduction

  • Mental Illness
  • History of Mental Illness in America
  • Changing Ideas
  • Modern Care
  • Self-Care

Module 2: Characterizing Mental Illness

  • The DSM-5
  • ICD Standard
  • Using the DSM-5
  • Benefits of the DSM-5
  • Statistics

Module 3: Anxiety Disorders and Depression

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Secondary Anxiety Disorders
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Selective Mutism
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Specific Phobias
  • Treating Anxiety Disorders
  • What is Depression?
  • How Depression is Diagnosed
  • Types of Depression
  • Related Conditions

Module 4: Psychosis and Schizophrenia

  • Definition of Psychosis
  • Definition of Schizophrenia
  • Differences
  • Diagnostic Methods: Psychosis
  • Diagnostic Methods: Schizophrenia
  • Treatment Methods: Psychosis
  • Treatment Methods: Schizophrenia

Module 5: Self-Harm and Suicide

  • Defining Self-Harm
  • Causes of Self-Harm
  • Warning Signs
  • Treatment Options
  • Defining Suicide
  • Warning Signs
  • Treatment Methods
  • Seeking Help

Module 6: Therapy

  • Therapy for Adults
  • Selecting a Field
  • Therapy for Children
  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Dance Therapy
  • Online Therapy

Module 7: Medication

  • Types of Medications
  • Medications for Depression
  • Medications for Anxiety Disorders
  • Medications for Psychotic Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Side Effects and Complications
  • Developing Care Plans

Module 8: Psychiatric Treatment Facilities

  • Types of Psychiatric Treatment Facilities
  • Pursuing Care
  • Outpatient Facilities
  • Inpatient Facilities
  • Voluntary Treatment
  • Involuntary Treatment

Module 9: Alternative Therapies

  • The Role of Alternative Therapies
  • Stable Conditions
  • Cost
  • Accessibility
  • All-Natural Options
  • Claims and Results
  • Contraindications

Module 10: Barriers to Care

  • The Treatment Gap
  • Availability
  • Affordability
  • Policy Restraints
  • Localization
  • Social Stigma
  • Racial and Cultural Barriers

Module 11: Organizations

  • Advocacy and Research
  • Case Study: Mental Health America (MHA)
  • Importance of Raising Awareness

Module 12: Careers in Mental Health

  • Types of Mental Health Professionals
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychoanalysts
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Counselors
  • Occupational therapists
  • Art Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Training and Education
  • Beneficial Personal Traits
  • Job Opportunities

Course 2 - Psychology

Module 1: Introduction to Psychology

  • Major Subsets of Psychology
  • Break from Philosophy
  • Structuralism
  • Functionalism
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Behaviourism
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology

Module 2: Developmental Psychology

  • Defining Developmental Psychology
  • Stages in Developmental Psychology
  • Prenatal
  • Early Childhood
  • Middle Childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Early Adulthood
  • Middle Adulthood
  • Older Adults
  • Key Figures and Theories
  • Focus Areas   

Module 3: Social Psychology

  • Scope of the Field
  • Benefits
  • Drawbacks
  • Major Theories 
  • Case Study: Bandura's Social Learning Theory
  • Case Study: Zimbardo Stanford Prison Experiment

Module 4: Human Emotion

  • What is an emotion?
  • Biological Foundations
  • How the Brain Processes Emotion
  • Interference
  • Mental Illness
  • Stress and Fatigue
  • Medication and Substances
  • Hormones
  • Neurodivergent Conditions

Module 5: Personality

  • Individual Personalities
  • Type Theories
  • Trait Theories
  • Psychodynamic Theories
  • Behavioural theories
  • Dimensions of Personality
  • Openness
  • Conscientiousness 
  • Extroversion
  • Agreeableness
  • Neuroticism
  • Personality Testing
  • Personality Changes

Module 6: Perception

  • Types of Perception
  • The Perceptual Process
  • Disorders Involving Perception
  • Schizophrenia
  • Aphantasia
  • Prosopagnosia
  • Spatial Neglect Syndrome

Module 7: Prejudice and Discrimination

  • Defining Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Forms of Discrimination
  • Psychological Basis

Module 8: Learning

  • Classical Conditioning
  • Operant Conditioning
  • Social Observational Learning

Module 9: Memory

  • Types of Memory
  • Forgetting
  • Methods for Improving Memory

Module 10: Attachment

  • Forming Attachments
  • The Evolutionary Theory
  • The Learning Theory
  • Age and Attachment

Module 11: Trauma and Grieving

  • Definition of Trauma
  • The Brain and Trauma
  • The Grieving Process
  • Stage 1: Denial
  • Stage 2: Anger
  • Stage 3: Bargaining
  • Stage 4: Depression
  • Stage 5: Acceptance
  • Complicated/Complex Grief

Module 12: Intelligence

  • Definition of Intelligence
  • Theories of Intelligence
  • Spearman's General Intelligence
  • Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory
  • Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
  • Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
  • Testing Methods and Controversy
  • Binet–Simon Scale
  • Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scale
  • WISC and WAIS
  • Types of Intelligence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Fluid Intelligence
  • Crystallized Intelligence

Module 13: Stress

  • Stress Responses
  • Evolutionary Purpose of Stress
  • Experiences and Observations
  • Stress in Modern Context
  • Common Stressors
  • Mental Health

Module 14: Careers in Psychology

  • Careers in Psychology
  • Direct Patient Contact
  • Research careers
  • Choosing to Enter the Field
  • Education and Training
Requirements

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

FAQS

1.  Who are Courses For Success?

Courses For Success is a course platform that started in 2008
with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses.

Our courses span across the following categories:

•Animal    

•Beauty    

•Business    

•Health & Fitness     

•Finance

•Lifestyle    

•IT & Software    

•Personal Development

•Teaching & Academics

2.  Is there a refund/cancellation policy?

Yes, we have a 7-day money-back refund guarantee. Just send us an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com with the subject Courses For Success Refund so we can accommodate your request.

3.  What is the FREE Personal Success Training Program?

The Personal Success Training Program
was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve
success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every
course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer!

4.  Are there any requirements to study this course?

No,
anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter
is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to
take this course.

5.  Do I require to have finished high school to complete this course?

No,
you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to
study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take
this course.

6.  What if English is not my first language?

This
course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of
our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use
of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.

7.  Is this course online or conducted in person?

All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.

8.  How do I receive my course?

After
you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email
and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course
login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to
access and log in to your course via the internet with any device,
please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive
the email.

9.  When does this course start?

Providing
you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like,
just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you
can access the online material.

10.  What is online learning like?

Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation.
By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.

Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.

11.  What computer skills do I need for my course?

You
don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training,
but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable
of using common software (such as Microsoft word).

12.  How long will you have access to the online course?

The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.

Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.

13.  How long will my course take?

Course duration, is listed under Course Summary

14.  Do I need to buy textbooks?

All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.

15.  Is the course interactive?

Yes, all our courses are interactive.

16.  Is there an assessment or exam?

Yes,
you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the
end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.

17.  What type of certificate will I receive?

You
will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide,
which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share
the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers.
Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles
and job applications.

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"If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."

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"I
had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get
multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to
know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken
up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a
good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to
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ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for
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Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"

Our
completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in
your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn
new skills, you might even get a promotion.

18.  Will this course be credited by universities?

No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.

19.  Am I guaranteed to get a job with this certificate?

This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.

20.  How will this course assist me with my career?

Studying
and completing this course will show employers that you have the
knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in
this area of expertise.

21.  How long is the certificate valid for?

The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing. 

22.  Can I take more than one course at a time?

Courses
are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many
or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that
allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the
topics related to your training goals in one go.

23.  What are the Payment Methods available? Is there a payment plan?

We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.

Payment Plans: We have partnered with Partial.ly, to offer our own in house payment plan. Everyone is Pre-Approved, providing the initial deposit is paid in full.

To pay via bank transfer contact us info@coursesforsuccess.com

24.  Can I purchase for multiple people?

Yes, you can do this by purchasing individually via website or send us a request via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com

25.  Can I request for an invoice before purchase?

Yes, you can request for an invoice via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com

26.  Purchase for a gift?

Yes, you can purchase this course as a gift, simply send an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com, with the course details and we can accommodate this.

27.  Can I create my own course bundle?

Yes,
you can customize your own bundle. Please send us the complete list
with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.

28.  How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?

You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.  

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Looking for specific training for yourself or employees. Choose from our Course Bundles below or build you own Bundle, by adding more courses to your cart. Choose different courses or the same course for multiple staff members and receive volume discounts at checkout.

Course Bundles