Certification Overview

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certificate at Futures Canadian College is a 38-hour online program that provides a comprehensive introduction to CBT as a structured, evidence-based approach to mental health care. Designed for professionals and aspiring practitioners in counseling, healthcare, education, and social services, this course equips students with the skills to identify and reframe maladaptive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors across the lifespan.

Students will explore cognitive development from early childhood through late adulthood, with a focus on applying CBT techniques to support individuals facing mental health challenges and addiction-related issues. The course blends theory with practical exercises to build therapeutic communication, case formulation, and intervention strategies that are central to CBT-based care.

Delivered fully online, this program is ideal for those seeking to integrate CBT into their current practice or explore a future in mental health and behavioral therapy.

This program is for you, if:

✔ You are working in or entering the fields of counseling, mental health, or social work.

✔ You want to apply CBT techniques in client or patient care.

✔ You are looking for a practical, online certificate to enhance your credentials.

✔ You want to understand how cognitive patterns influence behavior and emotional wellbeing.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

· Understand the core principles and theoretical foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

· Identify cognitive distortions and maladaptive thinking patterns across the lifespan.

· Apply CBT strategies to address anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction.

· Recognize the connection between cognitive development and emotional responses.

· Use therapeutic tools to support behavioral change in diverse populations.

· Develop intervention plans using CBT techniques for individual or group settings.

· Improve professional communication and empathy in mental health environments.

Program Modules

· Introduction to CBT

· Cognitive Development from Birth to Late Adulthood

· Mental Health and Addictions

· Identifying Maladaptive Thoughts and Behaviors

· CBT Intervention Techniques

· CBT in Practice: Case Studies and Applications