With mental health issues and general life stress becoming more prevalent, a non-judgemental, listening ear can do more than make someone feel better – it can help turn people’s lives around.
Most employers, and increasingly clients, understand the importance of using a therapist who is professionally trained and qualified, and is a member of a professional body. AIM has a long-standing relationship with professional bodies and our qualifications are developed in close partnership with them.
AIM’s suite of contemporary counselling qualifications is suitable for both aspiring and practicing counsellors and is established and well respected throughout the industry. These qualifications offer a seamless and straightforward progression route with a clearly defined pathway to becoming a qualified counsellor.
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New and existing centres looking to offer any of these qualifications, should speak to our Business Development Team , who can talk you through the offer.
Dog Grooming
AIM’s popular suite of Dog Grooming qualifications, we help centres to provide an understanding of what is required when grooming a dog and encourage the skills that are necessary when training the next generation of dog groomers.
Environmental Sustainability
Learn more about environmental sustainability and the qualifications AIM offers in the sector.
Forest School
Forest School activities are intended to complement traditional learning, and typically take place in woodlands or a natural environment.
Interior design
AIM’s Interior Design qualifications have been developed in conjunction with industry practitioners and tailored to meet both learner and industry needs. They are suitable for those who are seeking employment in the sector or those who are already working in the industry and are looking to develop new skills.