Our institute online specialization certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy allows you to focus your continuing education coursework and document your advanced study in the specialty! Our Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is built entirely from our online CE courses, may be started and completed at your convenience, and involves no additional fees or tests. Simply complete 48 CE credits with our psychoanalytic courses, including at least three core courses. All courses are available from anywhere, at any time.
Begin by ordering one of our courses in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Then, whenever you decide you would like to pursue the specialization certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, simply email us to declare your intention. Accrue 48 continuing education credits in our psychoanalytic courses, including at least three of our core courses (Classical Psychoanalytic Theory, Ego Psychology, Object Relations Theory, Personality Disorders from a Psychodynamic Perspective, and/or Psychodynamics of the Therapeutic Relationship). You may take courses in any order that best fits your needs and pace yourself at your convenience. We only require that you complete all courses for the certificate within a 3-year period and you may proceed more quickly if you choose. You may decide to pursue the certificate at any time in the process and without obligation.
There is no additional fee for the certificate of advanced study. The cost of our certificate program is simply the cost of the courses you choose.
There are no additional tests required to earn the certificate of advanced study. Simply pass the multiple choice tests that accompany each individual course–these tests give you immediate feedback regarding the correct responses and may be taken up to three times until passing.
Yes. All courses and requirements may be completed at your convenience online, from anywhere and at any time. Begin whenever you like.
Yes, we will mail you a personalized certificate with seal to demonstrate your completion of the Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and email you a photograph and scanned copy for your electronic records. Note that our courses and certificate programs are intended for those pursuing professional development and continuing education, and do not constitute degrees.
We currently offer a Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for those who are interested in obtaining a strong background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Developing as a clinician is a life-long process. Our online specialization certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy provides clinicians with a convenient, practical, and affordable means to develop and demonstrate a solid foundation in this specific area of professional practice.
To earn the Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, simply take three or more of our core courses in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and accrue a total of 48 CE credits with our psychoanalytic offerings. You may select any of our psychoanalytic courses and take them in any order you choose. Offerings are being added and updated continuously.
Our core psychoanalytic courses include the following:
If you are new to the field, we recommend that you take all of the core courses in the order listed, but you are not required to do so.