Description
Overview
The Child Psychology & Development is a professional training course for anyone looking to work in this field. It covers the key areas and stages of development in children, the role of a child psychologist, and common issues in infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Packed with case studies and training exercises, this course provides both a practical and theoretical understanding of child psychology, equipping you with the real-world knowledge and skills required to fast track your career in this field. You will deepen your knowledge of the therapeutic relationship, and familiarise with a wide range of cognitive development theories.
Through instructor-led guidance, you will learn about the stages of child development, including cognitive, social and emotional development. You will also explore the key factors that influence development in children. Other essential topics such as child attachment, parenting styles and communication problems will also be discussed in depth.
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This comprehensive training course is ideal for new and aspiring child psychologists, as well as anyone looking to start a career in a related profession, such as:
Child Psychologist
Child Psychotherapist
Play Therapist
Family Therapist
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of child development
Identify the stages and areas of child development, from infancy to adulthood
Identify the stages of psychosocial development in children
Understand attachment and relationship-building in child development
Recognise the effects of separation and loss of attachment on children
List the factors that impact and influence development in children
Show an understanding of basic cognitive development theories
Discuss in detail the stages of social and emotional development in children
Understand the stages and theories of moral growth in children
Identify the causes, symptoms and treatment of drug abuse and other mental health issues in adolescents
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Child Psychology and Its Major Context
Module 02: Understanding Child Development
Module 03: The Scope and Stages of Child Development
Module 04: The Areas of Child Development
Module 05: Erikson’s Theory of Child Development
Module 06: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood
Module 07: Impacts of Separation and Loss of Attachment
Module 08: Factors That Influence Development
Module 09: Cognitive Development
Module 10: Social and Emotional Development
Module 11: Moral and Ethical Development in Children
Module 12: Personality and Intellectual Development in Children
Module 13: Language Development
Module 14: Problems of Infancy
Module 15:Problems in Childhood and Adolescence
Module 16: Problems of Adolescence
