Motivational Interviewing (Udemy.com)
Learn Motivational Interviewing and help people build motivation with the science of helping people change
Created by: Dr Chris Worfolk
Last updated September 2026
What you will learn
- Understand the foundational principles and concepts of Motivational Interviewing
- Explore the core skills and techniques used in Motivational Interviewing, such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, and summarising
- Learn strategies for evoking and reinforcing change talk and enhancing motivation for behaviour change
- Apply Motivational Interviewing principles and skills through case studies and practical exercises
How it compares
Against the other 1,107 rated Udemy courses in Personal Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 71% of them
- Reviews743#300 of 1,108 by number of reviews
- Length3.2 hourslonger than 60% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 94% of them
Course Description
Are you a coach, counsellor, manager or seeking to enhance your ability to inspire positive change in others? If so, this course on Motivational Interviewing is your guide to unlocking the art of guiding individuals towards transformational shifts in their behaviours and perspectives.
Course Overview
In this meticulously crafted course, you will delve into the world of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a proven methodology designed to foster intrinsic motivation and resolve ambivalence in the process of change. Developed by renowned clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, MI has evolved into a dynamic and powerful technique used across various fields to facilitate sustainable personal growth.
Why Choose This Course?
Our course provides an in-depth exploration of MI, covering its core principles, strategies, and real-world applications. Through engaging lessons, practical exercises, and insightful case studies, you'll gain a deep understanding of empathetic communication, effective questioning, and active listening. You'll acquire a profound understanding of the four key processes of MI – Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning – and learn to seamlessly incorporate these techniques into your professional interactions.
Course Highlights
Understand the origins and evolution of Motivational Interviewing
Develop a solid foundation in MI principles, including the collaborative "spirit"
Master reflective listening and overcome communication barriers
Use open-ended questions, affirmations, and summaries effectively
Navigate ambivalence and resistance with confidence
Elicit and amplify change talk to drive meaningful transformation
Utilise evocative techniques to empower clients or patients
Skilfully address sustain talk and discord
Create effective action plans and reinforce commitment
Apply MI techniques across diverse settings, from healthcare to coaching
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is suitable for seasoned professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic toolkit, as well as those new to the realm of behaviour change facilitation. Ideal for healthcare providers, counsellors, therapists, coaches, educators, and anyone seeking to empower others in their personal growth journey.
The course comes with a comprehensive handbook and is assessed by a series of multiple-choice quizzes. This course is accredited by the International Association of Therapists. On completion, you'll receive the standard Udemy certificate of completion.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
743 Reviews
Dr Chris Worfolk
Chris Worfolk is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and a software consultant. He is the author of nine books and has taught over 125,000 students online. He specialises in software, career coaching, mental health and resilience.
Chris is the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds and co-founder of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic. He is the author of Do More, Worry Less: Small Steps To Reduce Your Anxiety. He has a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin.
Previously, he has spent over ten years working in the IT industry helping companies including Sky, Asda, Capita and the NHS improve their digital products. He is the author of How to Exit VIM and the IT Contracting Master Class. He holds a BSc in Computing from the University of Leeds.
In his spare time, he is an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and a competitive public speaker. He lives in Leeds with his wife and daughter.
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Reviews
By Andrea Bleasdale on 4/5/2026
I was a little unsure at first if the course would be comprehensive but I needn't have worried. The format is a great mix of informal lectures by Chris, Ai led role plays (awesome btw), interspersed with slides and short quizzes. Great value for money so far!
By Edwin L Roan on 3/23/2026
The Motivational Interviewing class has been amazing. I have learned so much and with the population I will be serving as it relates to workforce development, I will really be able to use the information I have learned in this course. It will make my life so much easier.
By Alfredo Yanez on 3/3/2026
It provided essential tools on what not to ask. Showed the difference through scenarios . Getting feedback after mock sessions was vital. It made me aware on where i needed to work on and also my strong points. Great course for what i intend on using it for.
By Amoy Virgo on 12/31/2025
The information and knowledge I gained from this course were invaluable and extremely helpful. I started using the techniques in my career coaching sessions even before completing the course. I would have loved to see a little more variety in the videos.
By Aarti Patel on 10/16/2025
I love the clarity of the instructor! He seems like a firm believer and practitioner of MI for the purpose of truly connecting with others for effective motivation. This is what I want to learn: how to help people connect to themselves. Thank you!
By Troy Harden on 10/6/2025
This was a concept I had heard about from multiple sources but I couldn't quite grasp it from their examples. This course allowed me to fully understand the concept, and then allowed me to practice it. Going forward I believe I will be able to apply what I have learned and be better at getting clients empowered to make the changes they are seeking to make.
By Robert Hartman on 3/3/2025
I have done a live course on MI about 10 or more years ago. I found the videos and handbook very helpful and easy to follow. Doing the activities and a short break for lunch the course took me approximately 5.5 hours to complete. For the cost of this training, it is very professional and well worth the investment.
By Aoife Gilbert-Jupp on 8/26/2024
As always a well researched and neatly presented course minus the fluff and fillers. chris; knows his subject matter and delivers all lectures in a friendly and inviting manner as in how he speaks and smiles which softens the voice and is therefore a very pleasant learning experience along the duration of learning. I feel that i have made significant leaps within my skills and comprehension throughout my journey of learning via chris worfolk courses; and the acquisition of knowledge and the introduction level has led me to begin the process of applying for a psychology degree with arden university bps accredited
By JEANNE M BAUS RN BSN MS on 2/7/2024
I highly recommend this course, so many excellent examples of questions to ask, how to reword sentences when speaking with the client, employee or patient. The course is worth going through a few times, so many great charts that offer easy to understand diagrams. It took me about 5 hours to go through the whole thing.
By Matias Volonte on 10/12/2023
Some of the questions are tricky to answer given the course material; sometimes I feel like the answers can be more than one choice. Maybe having clear more direct questions that address the content would be better. There were a few typos in the written documents and there seemed to be a good bit of repetition throughout the beginning and nd fo the course. Overall, the course was good with definitions, explanations, presentations, and techniques.
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