Agape Partners International

Our Certification Courses

Transform your ministry with faith-based counseling training. Agape Partners International (API) offers three 12-week certificate courses designed for pastors, counselors, health professionals, educators, and ministry leaders. Since 2012, over 1,500 leaders worldwide have been equipped through these programs to integrate biblical wisdom with practical counseling skills.

Next cohort starts April 2026. Don\'t miss your opportunity to grow as a counselor and leader!

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AVAILABLE COURSES

Choose Your Certification Path

Each course is designed to build on the previous, creating a comprehensive counseling education. Participants completing 80% of lectures and practicums receive a Certificate of Participation from the Agape Partners Counseling Education Program.

12 Video Lectures By PhD/MD faculty
Lecture Notes PPT/PDF included
Live Case Studies Practicums & discussions
8 Expert Faculty Professional Christian counseling
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API-101: Introduction to Christian Counseling

This course introduces the essentials of Christian counseling, blending biblical truth with psychological insight to equip participants for lay ministry and church-based counseling.

12 Lectures 12 Weeks Foundational Certificate Included
  • Introduction to Christian Counseling
  • Biblical Foundations of Christian Counseling
  • The Christian Counseling Process
  • Stress: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
  • Anger: Symptoms, Causes, and Management
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API-201: Family & Marriage Counseling

This course explores God's design for marriage and family, equipping leaders to provide premarital, marital, and parental counseling rooted in Scripture and practical wisdom.

12 Lectures 12 Weeks Intermediate Certificate Included
  • Family: The Divine Design
  • Marriage: Biblical Marriage
  • Parenting: God's Purpose and Man's Mandate
  • Marriage: A Divine Covenant
  • Preparing for the Wedding Day
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API-301: Mental Health Coaching

This course provides comprehensive training on mental health disorders from Christian and cultural perspectives, preparing leaders to offer spiritual support alongside professional care.

12 Lectures 12 Weeks Advanced Certificate Included
  • Overview of Mental Disorders
  • Culture, Faith, and Mental Illness
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorders
Available Now

PE-100: PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator Certification

Become a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. Learn to administer the world's most widely used couple assessment tool.

8 Lectures 2 Days Certificate Included
  • PREPARE/ENRICH Overview & Research
  • Administering Assessments
  • Interpreting Couple Reports
  • Facilitating Feedback Sessions
  • Building Relationship Skills
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Graduates Say

★★★★★

“API-101 gave me the confidence to counsel families in my church. The practical tools and biblical foundation have transformed my ministry.”

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A Pastor New Jersey
★★★★★

“The Family & Marriage course equipped me to help couples in crisis. I’ve seen marriages restored through the principles I learned.”

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A Christian Counselor Texas
★★★★★

“This program bridges faith and psychology perfectly. My counseling practice is now stronger and more Christ-centered.”

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A Social Worker Canada
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Meet Our Faculty

PhD/MD faculty with professional and Christian counseling experience.

Ready to Transform Lives Through Counseling?

Join 1,500+ certified leaders making a global impact. Whether serving your local church, South Asian communities, or international ministry networks — API equips you with excellence.

1 Enroll Now Reserve your spot (limited seats per cohort)
2 Download Course Catalog Full details and dates
3 Schedule Free Consultation Speak with our admissions team
4 Info Webinar April 25, 2026

Next cohort starts April 2026. Don\'t miss your opportunity to grow as a counselor and leader!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About Our Courses

Everything you need to know before enrolling.

Do I get a certificate?
Yes, upon completing all lectures and the final assessment, you receive a downloadable and printable certificate bearing the Agape Partners International seal.
How long do I have to complete a course?
All courses are self-paced. You have 12 months from enrollment to complete the course. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
Can I take API-201 without completing API-101?
API-101 is a prerequisite for API-201. You must complete API-101 and receive your certificate before enrolling in API-201. This ensures all students share a common foundation.
Is there financial assistance available?
Yes, we offer scholarship opportunities for pastors and ministry workers. Send us a message for details.
What are the course fees?

API-101, API-201, API-301: $100 (America, Europe, Middle East, Australia) | $25 (South Asia)

PREPARE/ENRICH Workshop: $190 standard | $175 early registration

How does enrollment approval work?
After you register and request enrollment, our team reviews your application. Once approved, you'll receive an email notification and can immediately start learning from your dashboard.