Quick Facts

Credential

Certificate

Delivery Options:

Both On-Campus and Online - Some of your Classes will be in-person, on campus and some will be done online.

Duration: Two years

With a typical full-time course load, this programme will take Two years to complete.

Language of instruction

english

Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements

Admission/Entry Requirements

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Certificate in Guidance and Counselling course on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:

a) Ordinary Level Entry Scheme (Uganda Certificate of Education

entry scheme)

The candidate should be a holder of Uganda Certificate of Education OR its equivalent without restrictions on the passes and year of sitting.

b) Certificate Entry Scheme

The candidate should hold a Junior Vocational Certificate (JVC), obtained from any recognised institution.

Additional Requirements and Considerations

NONE

What you will Learn

Graduates of the National Certificate in Guidance and Counselling (NCGC) program can explore a diverse range of career opportunities in various sectors. Some potential career paths include:

  • 1. School Guidance Counsellor

    • Providing academic, career, and personal counselling services to students.

    • Assisting in creating a supportive learning environment by addressing behavioral and emotional issues.

    2. Community and Social Services Counsellor

    • Working with NGOs, community-based organizations, and social service agencies to offer support and guidance on social issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.

    3. Career Guidance Advisor

    • Helping individuals make informed career choices, understand labor market trends, and develop job search strategies.

    4. Youth Counsellor

    • Engaging with youth in community centers, schools, or rehabilitation facilities to provide mentorship, career guidance, and support for personal development.

    5. Family and Marriage Counsellor

    • Assisting families and couples in resolving conflicts, improving communication, and building stronger relationships.

    6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counsellor

    • Supporting employees in corporate and organizational settings by addressing work-related stress, career transitions, and personal issues that may impact job performance.

    7. Mental Health Counsellor

    • Working in hospitals, clinics, or private practice to support clients with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.

    8. Rehabilitation Counsellor

    • Helping individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses to achieve personal and professional goals, navigate social systems, and improve their quality of life.

    9. Human Resource Specialist

    • Utilizing counselling skills in employee relations, conflict resolution, and training and development within organizations.

    10. Entrepreneur or Private Practitioner

    • Establishing a private practice or consultancy firm to offer specialized counselling services in areas such as career development, personal growth, or family therapy.

    These career opportunities highlight the versatility of skills acquired through the NCGC program, enabling graduates to work in educational, social, health, and corporate settings, as well as in private practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the National Certificate in Guidance and Counselling (NCGC) program can explore a diverse range of career opportunities in various sectors. Some potential career paths include:

  • 1. School Guidance Counsellor

    • Providing academic, career, and personal counselling services to students.

    • Assisting in creating a supportive learning environment by addressing behavioral and emotional issues.

    2. Community and Social Services Counsellor

    • Working with NGOs, community-based organizations, and social service agencies to offer support and guidance on social issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.

    3. Career Guidance Advisor

    • Helping individuals make informed career choices, understand labor market trends, and develop job search strategies.

    4. Youth Counsellor

    • Engaging with youth in community centers, schools, or rehabilitation facilities to provide mentorship, career guidance, and support for personal development.

    5. Family and Marriage Counsellor

    • Assisting families and couples in resolving conflicts, improving communication, and building stronger relationships.

    6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counsellor

    • Supporting employees in corporate and organizational settings by addressing work-related stress, career transitions, and personal issues that may impact job performance.

    7. Mental Health Counsellor

    • Working in hospitals, clinics, or private practice to support clients with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.

    8. Rehabilitation Counsellor

    • Helping individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses to achieve personal and professional goals, navigate social systems, and improve their quality of life.

    9. Human Resource Specialist

    • Utilizing counselling skills in employee relations, conflict resolution, and training and development within organizations.

    10. Entrepreneur or Private Practitioner

    • Establishing a private practice or consultancy firm to offer specialized counselling services in areas such as career development, personal growth, or family therapy.

    These career opportunities highlight the versatility of skills acquired through the NCGC program, enabling graduates to work in educational, social, health, and corporate settings, as well as in private practice.

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and fee amounts are estimates based on current academic year's rates. For financial planning purposes, please use these totals as an approximate estimate of your costs. Actual fees may vary by term and enrolment activities.


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