Learn. Grow. Serve. One Skill at a Time.
At SAPTA College, we understand that not everyone has the time or need for a long-term academic program—but everyone can benefit from learning essential, practical skills to support others and grow professionally. That’s why we offer a dynamic selection of short courses designed to fit your schedule while delivering powerful, career-enhancing knowledge.
Whether you’re a working professional, a caregiver, a student, or simply passionate about mental health and addiction recovery, our short courses provide focused training to help you make a difference—in just a few days or weeks.
🔍 Why Choose a Short Course?
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✅ Fast, focused learning with immediate real-world application
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✅ Flexible schedules – including evenings, weekends, and online formats
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✅ Taught by experienced practitioners and certified trainers
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✅ Certificates of Participation awarded
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✅ Boost your CV and confidence in your field
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✅ Network with like-minded peers and professionals
📚 Available Short Courses
Below are some of the most popular and impactful short courses offered at SAPTA College:
🌿 1. Trauma-Informed Care
Duration: 2 Weeks | Delivery: Online (Evenings)
Next Intake: 19th – 30th May 2025
Gain an understanding of how trauma affects the brain, behavior, and relationships. Learn how to create safe, compassionate environments for those recovering from trauma, especially in addiction settings.
💬 2. Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Learn client-centered communication techniques that help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about behavior change. Ideal for counsellors, rehab staff, and social workers.
🧠 3. Mental Health First Aid
Understand how to recognize signs of mental health crises and respond appropriately. Learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to connect individuals to professional help.
🛡️ 4. Ethics and Boundaries in Counselling
Sharpen your understanding of ethical decision-making, confidentiality, consent, and maintaining healthy counsellor-client relationships.
👨👩👧 5. Addiction and the Family
Explore how addiction affects family dynamics and how to work with family members in the recovery process. Includes strategies for family counselling and co-dependency support.
🧾 6. Group Facilitation Skills
Learn how to lead and moderate effective support group sessions. Covers group dynamics, participation techniques, and managing conflict in group settings.
🧩 7. Substance Use Basics for Non-Counsellors
Perfect for teachers, church leaders, community workers, and parents. Learn the fundamentals of drugs, addiction, early warning signs, and referral pathways.
👥 Who Can Enroll?
Our short courses are open to:
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Addiction counsellors and peer support staff
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Community health workers and social workers
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Nurses, psychologists, and medical professionals
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Teachers, clergy, youth mentors, and volunteers
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NGO and CBO staff in health, youth, and development sectors
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University and college students
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Individuals with lived experience of addiction or recovery
🏅 Certification & Benefits
Each participant will receive a Certificate of Participation or Completion upon finishing the course. These short courses help you:
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Advance in your career
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Strengthen your resume
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Fulfill CPD requirements
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Deepen your impact in your community or organization
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Prepare for longer professional programs like the Diploma in Addiction Counselling or UTC
📅 Upcoming Short Courses & Events
Visit our Events Calendar or Training Schedule page to see all upcoming courses and register in advance.
📢 Enroll Today – Learn the Skills to Change Lives!
Are you ready to take a step toward being more effective, more empathetic, and more informed? SAPTA College short courses are your opportunity to grow and give back—all in just a few days.
📞 Call: 0724 511 709
📧 Email: frontdesk@sapta.or.ke
🌐 Website: www.sapta.or.ke
💙 SAPTA College – Equipping everyday people with extraordinary skills to support healing and recovery in their communities.