Certificate grade
Certificates of certification bodies in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security are divided into "Level 4", "Level 3" and "Level 2". At present, the fourth level has basically stopped providing training, and the third level is an assistant consultant. Undergraduate graduates can directly sign up for training and examinations. As for the second level, that is, the real psychological counselor, you need to graduate from the relevant major or pass the third-level exam before you can sign up for training and exams.
Apply for qualification
In Shanghai, there are independent test sites, and you only need to graduate from undergraduate courses to apply for the second-level exam. And this certificate is also issued by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, which has high authority and recognition.
Other certification bodies
In addition to the accredited institutions in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, there are also some social institutions such as the "International Psychological Counselor Certification" issued by the Academy of Social Sciences. Many people have this certificate now, but in fact, its effectiveness is far less than that of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the exam is relatively simple.
It is recommended to choose a certification body in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
If you want to engage in psychological counseling in China, it is recommended to choose a certification institution in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security for study and examination. This can gain higher authority and recognition, which is more conducive to employment.