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FRBMC Certificate

Foundation In Marriage Counselling

Foundation In Marriage Counselling (FRBMC) is a 1-month certificate course in Social Work, studied online, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 15,000.

Overview

Foundation In Marriage Counselling [FRBMC]

Course overview

The Basics in Marriage counselling is a certificate course offered by Finstock Evarsity College is a 4 month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the course.

The course is open to people who are interested in developing professional counselling skills in marriage and family therapy. This Program provides knowledge of, and training in working with married couples, organizations or even individuals.

The course objective is to equip students with knowledge, skills and experience in the basic principles of counseling and integrate these principles with other counseling knowledge in practice. The course will also help students have required professional skills ton work as rea life marriage counsellors. Students will also develop critical thinking skills in order to confidently detect and solve related matters for their clients.

What is the minimum grade required to do a Basics in Marriage counselling course 

No grade required to study this course

Mode of delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and

online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online

interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated

technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Program goals

Upon successful completion of Basics in marriage counselling students will be able to:

  1. Provide advice and suggest possible solutions that may be beneficial in improving the relationship.
  2. 2. Help to resolve maritalissues between couples
  3. 3. Helps couples and families navigate common relationship issues using a number of different approaches.
  4. Ensures that there is a mutual understanding between the couples

Career opportunities

  1. Government

You may work in government offices, the military, a non-profit, or a for-profit agency. You'll likely provide counseling and social services to families, seniors, youth and more.

  1. Hospitals

In a hospital setting, you'd work in tandem with doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. Also, you help families work through issues common in hospitals, such as terminal illness, diabetes and chronic diseases. You would not only help the patient, but would support caretakers, parents and other loved ones.

3.Private Practice

In a private practice. you'd likely work in an office during the day and accommodate clients.

4.Substance Abuse Centers

While your focus would still be on addressing issues with the family in mind, you would also provide therapy for, and education about, addiction. You may address multiple addictions, or choose to focus on one specific type of addiction like alcohol abuse.

5.Mental Health Center

You may provide counseling to families dealing with depression or other severe mental health disorders.

Reasons you should study this course

Prevent Marriage Distress

 Marriage counselling course has proved to strengthen relationships that help to prevent any kind of distress that most couples face.

Marital Satisfaction

Studies found that the couples going through the marriage counselling program were more satisfied and intimate with each other. They could express any opinion of theirs without any restriction and the understanding became stronger. 

Better Communication

 The communication gap that is found in most couples these days leads to many conflicts between them. Due to this, they end their relationship without resolving their issues. Marriage counselling keeps alive the positivity in your relationship.

Better Relationships:

 When you are in the dark phase of your relationship and cannot decide what to do next, marriage counselling course is the right guide to improve your relationship and remove all the barriers of conflicts.

What we offer

Having a clear picture about marriage counselling, it is time start dreaming big. If you are passionate about having your own therapy center and grow your career more in future, it's a golden opportunity to take action and get your journey started by enrolling at Finstock Evarsity college and learning more.

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What you will study

  1. FRBMC001 Basics In Marriage Counselling 001

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
TuitionKES 14,000
TotalKES 15,000

Requirements

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Frequently asked questions

Marriage counselling helps couples address relationship challenges and improve communication and understanding.

It can help couples manage conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships.

Common causes of marital conflict include communication problems, financial issues, trust concerns, family disagreements, and differing expectations.

Effective communication involves expressing thoughts clearly, listening carefully, and respecting each other's views.

Active listening means paying attention and seeking to understand before responding.

Couples can manage conflict through respectful communication, compromise, problem-solving, and professional guidance.

Confidentiality means protecting information shared during counselling within applicable professional and legal limits.

Empathy helps counsellors understand the feelings and experiences of both partners without unfair judgment.

Counselling students, social workers, educators, caregivers, and interested learners can study the course.

The course can support careers in counselling, social services, community work, and relationship support.

Reviews

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  • GRACE KAMAU
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I'm finding this course incredibly valuable for my counseling practice. It explores marital dynamics, attachment theory, and family systems approaches comprehensively. The flexible online format allows me to study while maintaining my client schedule, and the certification adds credibility to my professional services.

  • BENSON ONYANGO NGANYI
    Kenya ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    The Basics in Marriage Counselling course offers essential skills for supporting couples through relationship challenges. It covers communication patterns, conflict resolution, and therapeutic techniques clearly. The course balances theoretical frameworks with practical intervention strategies that work in real counseling situations.

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