Advanced Certificate in Behaviour Change Skills

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  • Course Duration6 months
  • Learning FormatOnline Learning

Course Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Behaviour Change Skills provides advanced knowledge and practical skills for understanding, supporting, and sustaining positive behavioural change. The programme explores behaviour change theories, motivation, communication, goal setting, self-management, habit formation, barriers to change, and evidence-informed intervention strategies. Learners develop practical approaches for engaging individuals, identifying behavioural needs, supporting sustainable lifestyle changes, and applying person-centred behaviour change techniques within appropriate professional settings.

Skills Covered

  • Principles of behaviour change

  • Behaviour change theories and models

  • Behavioural assessment

  • Motivation and readiness for change

  • Goal setting

  • Action planning

  • Effective communication

  • Active listening

  • Motivational interviewing principles

  • Habit formation and maintenance

  • Identifying barriers to change

  • Problem-solving strategies

  • Self-management support

  • Behaviour change counselling

  • Monitoring and follow-up

Why Join This Programme?

  • Develop advanced knowledge of behaviour change principles and approaches

  • Understand factors that influence motivation and behavioural decisions

  • Learn practical techniques for supporting positive and sustainable change

  • Develop effective communication and active listening skills

  • Gain knowledge of goal setting and personalised action planning

  • Understand how to identify and address barriers to behavioural change

  • Develop approaches for supporting self-management and long-term behaviour maintenance

  • Support professional development in healthcare, education, counselling, wellness, social care, and health promotion settings

Course Objective

The programme aims to:

  • Develop advanced knowledge of the principles and theories of behaviour change

  • Strengthen understanding of psychological, social, environmental, and behavioural influences on change

  • Develop skills for assessing readiness, motivation, and barriers to behavioural change

  • Introduce effective communication and active listening techniques

  • Develop knowledge of goal setting, action planning, and behaviour modification strategies

  • Introduce motivational interviewing principles and person-centred approaches

  • Promote practical approaches to habit formation and sustainable behaviour maintenance

  • Strengthen skills in supporting self-management and individual responsibility

  • Develop approaches for monitoring progress and adapting behaviour change strategies

  • Promote ethical, evidence-informed, and person-centred behaviour change support within professional scope

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be able to:

  • Explain key principles, theories, and models of behaviour change.
  • Analyse psychological, social, environmental, and behavioural factors that influence individual behaviour.
  • Assess an individual’s motivation, readiness, needs, and barriers to behavioural change.
  • Apply effective communication, active listening, and person-centred techniques when supporting behavioural change.
  • Use appropriate goal-setting and action-planning approaches to support individual behaviour change.
  • Apply motivational interviewing principles within appropriate professional settings.
  • Develop practical strategies for habit formation, behaviour modification, and long-term maintenance.
  • Identify common barriers to change and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies.
  • Support individuals in developing self-management skills and taking greater responsibility for sustainable behaviour change.
  • Monitor progress and adapt behaviour change strategies according to individual needs and circumstances.
  • Apply behaviour change techniques in appropriate healthcare, education, counselling, wellness, social care, and health-promotion settings.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical, evidence-informed, and person-centred approaches to behaviour change support.

Course Curriculum

1 module 6 months
  • Module Content
  • Reading Material

Why Choose London Technology College?

  • • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
  • • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
  • • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
  • • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
  • • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
  • • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
  • • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
  • • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
  • • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a professional Certificate of Completion from London Technology College, demonstrating your newly acquired skills. This certificate is ideal for academic CVs, research proposals, and job applications in professional roles.

Earn Your Certificate in Advanced Certificate in Behaviour Change Skills:

  • • Industry-recognised certificate issued by London Technology College.
  • • Demonstrate competence through real-world, practical projects.
  • • Validate your skillset for research, analytics, and professional careers.