Become a UK agent or Counsellor. The UK agent and counsellor training, delivered by the British Council in association with COBIS,is the flagship training programme for all agents and counsellors who work with UK education providers and advise students on progression to higher education in the UK. Successful completion of the training programme provides individual agents and counsellors with in-depth knowledge on the UK education system to help counsel students effectively.
Key topics covered in the training include:
- Why choose the UK?
- The UK education system
- Preparing students for a UK education
- Student experience
- Values and ethics
- Visas and immigration
- Post-study options
- Working with the British Council
The comprehensive nature of the training gives UK education providers confidence that they are working in partnership with knowledgeable and ethical education agents or counsellors and importantly it gives prospective international students confidence that they will enjoy a high-quality experience when considering studying and living in the UK.
On completion of the training a certificate is provided which includes the COBIS logo.
"It has been great working with COBIS on the development of the UK’s agent and counsellor training and engagement hub. The hub and the associated database of UK certified counsellors is being promoted through the COBIS University and Careers Pathways Initiative. The British Council launched the hub in December 2022 and I’m proud to say that already more than 9000 agents and counsellors are registered, representing 120 countries. I look forward to more colleagues from COBIS schools completing the certificate, which includes the COBIS logo." - Jacqui Jenkins, Programme Lead International Students, British Council, April 2023
