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Child Psychology Diploma

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The Child Psychology Diploma 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.

Accredited by CPD

Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day

Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover

Developed by qualified professionals

24/7 Learning Assistance

Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly

Discounts on bulk purchases

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.

Note: This course is priced for individual self-directed learning. Enterprise, organisation and government training programmes are delivered under separate accredited contracts and include additional compliance, reporting and quality assurance services. Prices for enterprise/government customers follow our formal rate card.
Module 1: (Child Psychology and Its Major Context)
Module 2: (Understanding Child Development)
Module 3: (The Scope and Stages of Child Development)
Module 4: (The Areas of Child Development)
Module 5: (Erikson’s Theory of Child Development)
Module 6: (Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood)
Module 7: (Impacts of Separation and Loss of Attachment)
Module 8: (Factors That Influence Development)
Module 9: (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)
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