Applied Motivational Interviewing

Our brand-new accredited training course

Alasdair Cant & Associates is committed to innovation in learning, to equip those working in public service to thrive at work. We are excited that this new Applied Motivational Interviewing course is part of that vision.

We have collaborated with Learning with Experts - the award-winning online learning platform company, to adapt and enhance our Motivational Interviewing training course in the context of Children’s Social Care.

Over the course of 10 in-depth video lessons, each with its own assignment marked by our tutors, this course will achieve 25 hours of certificated CPD accreditation per student. The course is accessible at any time on any device to suit anyone’s schedule, with up to 10 weeks of access to the course tutor.

The platform is easy to use with technical support available. Applied Motivational Interviewing is a welcome addition to the ACA offering, alongside our face-to-face and online MI training. It is designed to equip individuals and teams with practical knowledge and skills using Motivational Interviewing in their daily practice, as well as being beneficial for staff retention and career development.

What you’ll get

  • 10 on-demand lessons

    Led by Alasdair Cant with interviews and examples from leaders and practitioners from local authorities

  • Downloadable resources

    Practical assignments to reinforce learning. Get all the information you need to submit your assignments - written, audio or video

  • Flexible learning

    Access material at any time to suit you on any device, anywhere

  • CPD Accreditation

    You will recieve accreditation from CPDSO (25 hours), an internationally recognised body for Professional Development

  • Written feedback

    Individual feedback on your assignments from Alasdair Cant and the team, allowing you to reflect and develop your learning

  • Online Classroom

    Each cohort is part of a small, interactive online classroom to engage with your peers and form professional communities

Recent Feedback

  • "Thank you. It is such a treat to have the chance to drill down into my practice and techniques."

  • "I’m loving the chance to think about having purposeful conversations and to develop techniques to do so."

  • "I’m enjoying the challenge of rethinking, reshaping and reminding myself about good motivational practice."

  • "It is well put together and easy to use."

  • "It’s so nice to be able to do this in my own time - this suits my learning style and lifestyle much better than in-person training"

  • "I loved it, can I do it again please?"

Frequently asked questions

  • Applied Motivational Interviewing is designed to enrich and deepen confidence with the material covered in our face-to-face or online 2-day MI training course.

    The new course is an innovative addition to what we already offer as an organisation. It is intended for those who have already completed our foundation 2-day MI course, but is also accessible for new starters as well.

  • For many years we have been asked to provide an accredited MI course and are delighted to be able to offer this through Applied Motivational Interviewing.

    The course demands a commitment of time, personal reflection and study which supports daily practice. The many benefits of an online accredited course include national recognition, improved staff morale and retention, and opportunity for career development for team members.

    The course is accredited by CPDSO.

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  • There are 4 hours of video teaching, plus time for assignments and interaction with the tutor and other members of the classroom.