Diploma in Career Counselling and Guidance

1.     Definition and differences

2.     Principles and Myths

3.     Counselling Process

4.     Counsellor qualities

5.     Counselling Skills

Activities- GD and True and False exercise

Assignment- Question Bank

1.     Introduction and importance

2.     Theories-

·       Trait-Factor Approach, Social cognitive career theory, Holland’s theory of vocational choice, Minnesota Theory of Work-Adjustment, Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, Developmental Approach

Activity- Guess the theory used

Assignments- Case study for theories

1.     Changing faces of Career in the 21^st century

2.     Descriptive Career Information

3.     NCDA Global Competencies

4.     21^st Century Skills

5.     Sources, Types, Collection and Maintenance of Career Information Material

Assignment- Detailed database creation of any five new job positions or career options. Including career path, qualifications, skills needed, names of colleges offering the course and expected salary range.

2.     Use of Assessment in Career Counselling

·       Personality Tests

·       Intelligence Tests

·       Aptitude Tests

·       Interest Tests

Interview demos and practice sessions.

Assignment- Record a mock session of yours.

Children

Adolescents

College Students

Adults

Women

Special Groups

Eg:- Someone from Delhi can prepare a report for a college student from Assam.

Different Education Boards in India

Higher Education

Competitive Exams (Overview)