Certificate Courses
ISCA Certified Counselor Program
ISCA reserves the right to modify the course schedule or fees at any time without prior notice.
To complete the ISCA Certified Counselor Program, participants need to take all of the following courses. There are 18 courses in total. Participants will choose one out of three Counseling Theory/Practice courses—Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)—making the total number of courses 16.
| Course # | Course Title | # Hours | Dates | Cost | Assessment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 |
Foundations of the ISCA Model: Building a Comprehensive and Preventative Counseling Program **Foundations of the ISCA Model |
12 |
On-Site (in person): Various Online: January 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2027 |
$640 (On-Site) $460 (Online) |
$50 |
| 801 |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Foundations **Counseling Theory: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Foundations |
9 | March 16, 23 & 30, 2027 | $395 | $50 |
| 604 |
Supporting Anxious Youth in Schools **A Toolbox to Support Anxious Youth in School |
3 |
Option 10: September 4, 2026 Option 11: February 17, 2027 |
$180 | $50 |
| 601 |
Interpreting Psychoeducational Assessment Reports: The Essentials for Counselors **Interpreting Ed Psych Reports: What Every School Counselor Needs to Know |
3 | February 8, 2027 | $180 | $50 |
| 310 | Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools | 9 |
Option 4: October 15, 22 & 29, 2026 Option 5: May 18, 25 and June 1, 2027 |
$395 | $50 |
| 603 |
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): A Data-Driven Framework to Support All Learners **MTSS: A Data-Driven Framework to Support All Learners |
3 |
Option 9: August 27, 2026 Option 10: March 2, 2027 |
$180 | $50 |
| 807 |
Art Therapy Foundations: Moving from Theory to Practice **Supporting SEL Through Art Therapy: Strategies for Artists and Non-Artists Alike |
9 |
Option 4: October 6, 13 and 20, 2026 Option 5: April 20, 27, and May 4, 2027 |
$395 | $50 |
| 606 | Group Counseling Essentials: Facilitating Growth and Connection | 9 | September 25, 29 & Oct 1, 2026 | $395 | $50 |
| 307 |
Trauma Informed Care: Essential Practices for International Schools **Essentials of Trauma Informed Care Practices in School |
3 | September 3, 2026 | $180 | $50 |
| 902 | Program Management in School Counseling: Leadership and Program Advocacy | 11 | October 16, November 20, 2026, January 29, March 26 & May 7, 2027 | $395 | $50 |
| 405 | Culturally Competent Counseling: Building Skills and Awareness | 6 | November 17 & 24, 2026 | $300 | $50 |
| 803 | Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Foundations Part 1 | 12 |
Option 7: June 23, 25 and 30, 2026 Option 8: Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 Option 9: Mar 15, 22, 29 & Apr 5, 2027 |
$460 | $50 |
| 507 | Cultivating Wellbeing and Resilience: Strategies for School Counselors | 6 |
Live Sessions (60 min/each): October 27, 2026, December 1, 2026, February 9, 2027, April 13, 2027 Asynchronous: November, January, March, April |
$300 | $50 |
| 311 | Student Protection and Advocacy: Essential Training for School Counselors | 6 | Option 2: May 24 & 31, 2027 | $300 | $50 |
| 201 | Implementing ISCA Student Standards: Reaching All Learners through SEL | 9 |
Option 1: Sept 29 to Nov 10, 2026 Option 2: Apr 7 to May 27, 2027 |
$395 | $50 |
| 102 | Data-Driven Practices in School Counseling: Enhancing Student Outcomes | 9 | April 22, April 29, & May 6, 2027 | $395 | $50 |
| 906 | Ethics in School Counseling: Policies and Procedures | 3 |
Option 1: May 1 to July 30, 2026 Option 2: Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2026 Option 3: Feb 1 to Apr 30, 2027 |
FREE for ISCA-Certified Counselor Candidates | FREE for ISCA-Certified Counselor Candidates |
| 907 | Counselor Leadership: Driving System-Wide Change for Student Success | 9 |
Option 1: May 1 to September 30, 2026 Option 2: Oct 28 to Dec 2, 2026 Option 3: June 3 to Sept 30, 2027 |
$395 | $50 |
ISCA Member pricing for the full program varies depending on your course selections. Listed here is the range from low to high:
$5,645 – $5,810
* Chose one (1) of the three (3) counseling theory/practices course toward the certificate.
** Previous Course Title
Note: If you completed an ISCA Model Foundations Course from 2011 onward, or any ISCA Academy courses from 2021 onward, you do not need to repeat them for this certificate program.
Participants should anticipate that it will take approximately 18 months to 2 years to complete the ISCA Certified Counselor program. Moreover, you will have a maximum of four (4) years to complete this program.
Specialization: Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice (DEIJ)
ISCA reserves the right to modify the course schedule or fees at any time without prior notice.
To complete this specialization certificate, participants must take all the courses listed below.
| Course # | Course Title | # Hours | Dates | Cost | Assessment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | Culturally Competent Counseling: Building Skills and Awareness | 6 | November 17 & 24, 2026 | $300 | $50 |
| 404 | Restorative Conversations: Inside and Outside the Classroom | 9 | September 17, 22 and 24, 2026 | $395 | $50 |
| 406 | Microaggressions: Identifying, Understanding, and Responding | 3 | March 4, 2027 | $180 | $50 |
| 409 | LGBTQ+: Policies, Safeguarding, and Transgender Support* | 6 | February 15 & 22, 2027 | $300 | $50 |
| 407 | Belonging Policies for All: Safeguarding All Identities* | 6 | September 8 & 10, 2026 | $300 | $50 |
| 408 | Deepening Cultural Competence: Advanced Strategies for Counselors | 9 | Option 2: April 1, 8 and 15, 2027 | $395 | $50 |
ISCA Member pricing for this Specialization Certificate:
$1,870
* Chose one (1) of the two (2) LGBTQ+ course toward the certificate.
Note: If you completed any of the above ISCA Academy courses from 2021- August 31, 2024, you do not need to repeat them for this certificate program.
Participants should anticipate that it will take approximately 18 months to 2 years to complete the ISCA Specialization Certificate. Moreover, you will have a maximum of four (4) years to complete this program.
Specialization: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
ISCA reserves the right to modify the course schedule or fees at any time without prior notice.
To complete this specialization certificate, participants must take all the courses listed below.
| Course # | Course Title | # Hours | Dates | Cost | Assessment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Foundations Part 1 | 12 |
Option 7: June 23, 25 and 30, 2026
Option 8: Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 Option 9: Mar 15, 22, 29 & Apr 5, 2027 |
$460 | $50 |
| 804 | Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Foundations Part 2 | 12 |
Option 6: July 14, 16 and 21, 2026 Option 7: Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 2026 Option 8: Apr 19, 26, May 3 & 10, 2027 |
$460 | $0 |
| 805 | Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Micro Skills | 12 |
Option 1: November 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7, 2026 Option 2: May 13, 17 & 20, 2027 | $460 | $0 |
| 806 | Solution Focused Brief Therapy: Supervision, Assessment, and Self Study | 14 | Schedule with Debbie | $500 |
ISCA Member pricing for this Specialization Certificate:
$1,930
Note: If you completed any of the above ISCA Academy courses from 2021 – August 31, 2024, you do not need to repeat them for this certificate program.
Participants should anticipate that it will take approximately 18 months to 2 years to complete the ISCA Specialization Certificate. Moreover, you will have a maximum of four (4) years to complete this program.
Specialization: Mental Health
ISCA reserves the right to modify the course schedule or fees at any time without prior notice.
To complete this specialization certificate, participants must take all the courses listed below.
| Course # | Course Title | # Hours | Dates | Cost | Assessment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | Youth Mental Health First Aid | 7 |
Option 23: October 20 & 22, 2026 Option 24: March 23 & 25, 2027 |
$150 | $50 |
| 307 |
Trauma Informed Care: Essential Practices for International Schools **Essentials of Trauma Informed Care Practices in School |
3 | September 3, 2026 | $180 | $50 |
| 304 | Advancing Trauma-Informed Care Practices: Building Resilient Classrooms in Schools | 9 | November 26, December 3 & 8, 2026 | $395 | $50 |
| 310 | Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools | 9 |
Option 4: October 15, 22 & 29, 2026 Option 5: May 18, 25 and June 1, 2027 |
$395 | $50 |
| 312 | Self-Injury: Identifying and Responding to Adolescents in the Schools | 3 |
Option 5: September 7, 2026 Option 6: April 6, 2027 |
$180 | $50 |
| 604 |
Supporting Anxious Youth in Schools **A Toolbox to Support Anxious Youth in School |
3 |
Option 10: September 4, 2026 Option 11: February 17, 2027 |
$180 | $50 |
| 313 | Advance Strategies for Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools | 9 | February 11, 18 & 25, 2027 | $395 | $50 |
| 314 | Creating Effective Mental Health Policies for Schools | 6 | Coming Soon | $300 | $50 |
| 315 | Responding and Recovering from a Death in the School Community | 3 | Coming Soon | $180 | $50 |
| 309 | Youth Suicide: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention for Schools | 6 | October 12 & 19, 2026 | $300 | $50 |
Note: If you completed any of the above ISCA Academy courses from 2021 – August 31, 2024,, you do not need to repeat them for this certificate program.
Participants should anticipate that it will take approximately 18 months to 2 years to complete the ISCA Specialization Certificate. Moreover, you will have a maximum of four (4) years to complete this program.