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National Counselor Examination (NCE) Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 115+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 6 chapters

  1. 1Professional Practice and Ethics12% of the exam
  2. 2Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis12% of the exam
  3. 3Areas of Clinical Focus29% of the exam
  4. 4Treatment Planning9% of the exam
  5. 5Counseling Skills and Interventions30% of the exam
  6. 6Core Counseling Attributes8% of the exam

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with NBCC. Last updated: August 2026.

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