The Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC) is a one-year program designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in guidance and counselling.

It is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies required to provide able support in educational, organizational, and community settings. The program emphasizes theoretical foundations of guidance and counselling, ethical standards, and hands-on training through case studies.

By integrating guidance and counselling principles with counselling techniques, the PGDGC prepares learners to address academic, career, emotional, and social concerns effectively. The program also fosters self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills—key attributes for successful counselling practice.

Graduates of this PG Diploma can contribute meaningfully as mentors, facilitators and associate counsellors in schools, colleges, NGOs, and corporate sectors, thereby promoting holistic well-being and development.

By completing the postgraduate diploma in guidance and counselling, learners will be able to:

● Demonstrate strong theoretical grounding in guidance and counselling.
● Apply core competencies and counselling skills in diverse contexts.
● Assess and respond to emotional, academic, and career-related challenges.
● Practice counselling with empathy, ethics, and multicultural sensitivity.
● Contribute effectively in educational, social, and organizational sectors.

Objectives of the Program

The Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling aims to

● Build a solid foundation in guidance and counselling approaches.
● Equip learners to manage emotional, developmental, and social challenges through evidence-based practices.
● Promote ethical and culturally responsive counselling practices.
● Foster reflective thinking, active listening, and empathy as essential counselling skills.
● Prepare learners for specialized roles in education, social development, and organizational well-being.

Highlights of the PGDGC program from Symbiosis

● One-year flexible format ideal for working professionals and fresh graduates.
● Coverage of both guidance and counselling perspectives.
● Focus on practical training and skill application.
● Designed for learners seeking a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling through distance learning.