Child Psychology Diploma

Course details

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, the Child Psychology Diploma 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 yourself 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.

• 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
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Child Psychology Diploma is a comprehensive training course. It 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

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Child Psychology Diploma 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
• Recognize 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 Child Psychology Diploma 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.

Course Curriculum

 Unit 01: Introduction to Child Psychology
 Unit 02: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood
 Unit 03: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment
 Unit 04: Factors that Influence Development
 Unit 05: Cognitive Development
 Unit 06: Social and Emotional Development
 Unit 07: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children
 Unit 08: Stages of Language Development
 Unit 09: Understanding Moral Development
 Unit 10: Problems of Infancy
 Unit 11: Problems of Childhood
 Unit 12: Problems of Adolescence
  Updated on 02 August, 2021