Explore child development, behaviour, emotions, and learning through this CPD-accredited Child Psychology Course. Gain insight into cognitive growth, communication, and supportive guidance to nurture confident, healthy, and resilient young minds.
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Child Psychology Course is designed to deepen understanding of child psychology, development, behaviour, learning, growth, mental health, cognition, emotions, therapy, and assessment. This course provides a strong foundation in understanding how children think, feel, and act across stages of growth. It integrates theoretical and applied perspectives to support better psychological practice and evidence-based understanding skills.
The curriculum covers Introduction, Child Psychology - Applied, Child Psychology - Theoretical Approach, Environmental & Socio-Cultural Factors in Development, Family & Schooling Factors in Development, and Cognitive and Emotional Development. It enhances understanding of learning, behaviour, cognition, and emotions while strengthening knowledge of mental health, assessment, and therapeutic approaches in child psychology practice.
This Child Psychology Course builds expertise in child psychology, development, behaviour, learning, growth, mental health, cognition, emotions, therapy, and assessment. It prepares learners for advanced understanding of child development stages and psychological interventions. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge to support emotional wellbeing, cognitive growth, and effective assessment in real-world settings.
Learners can complete a mock exam to practice and assess their understanding before taking the final exam. The final multiple-choice exam is automatically marked, and learners must achieve at least 60% to pass. Successful learners receive a CPD-certified certificate.
After completing the Child Psychology Course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Why study a Child Psychology Course online? This course explores how children think, feel, and behave at different stages of development. It covers emotional growth, cognitive development, and social influences, helping learners understand the factors that shape childhood behaviour and learning.
Studying child psychology builds valuable insight for those working with or supporting children in education or care settings. It strengthens understanding of developmental needs, improves communication with children, and supports more effective, empathetic approaches to promoting wellbeing and positive development.
The Child Psychology Course has a total study time of 2 hours, 46 minutes. Learners can complete the programme in a flexible, self-paced manner, allowing them to gain a clear understanding of child psychological development and key behavioural concepts while balancing study with other personal or professional commitments.
The Child Psychology Course is suitable for learners interested in understanding children’s behaviour, development, and emotional wellbeing. No formal qualifications are required, although a basic interest in psychology, education, or childcare is beneficial. The course is fully online, allowing flexible study from any internet-enabled device at your own pace and convenience.
It is a course that studies how children think, feel, behave, and develop from infancy to adolescence.
It is suitable for teachers, parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in child development and behaviour.
You will learn about child development stages, behaviour patterns, emotional growth, and psychological theories.
It helps understand children better, support their mental health, and improve learning and behaviour outcomes.
You can work in education, childcare, counselling support roles, or continue further studies in psychology.
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction Child Psychology Promo | 00:02:00 | ||
| About your tutor | 00:02:00 | ||
| About the course | 00:02:00 | ||
| Child Psychology - Applied | |||
| What is ‘Child Psychology’? | 00:09:00 | ||
| The Role of Child Psychologist | 00:07:00 | ||
| Where do Child Psychologists Work | 00:07:00 | ||
| Child Psychology - Theoretical Approach | |||
| Why do we need to learn theories? | 00:08:00 | ||
| Developmental Theories: What we are born with | 00:10:00 | ||
| Development Environment | 00:10:00 | ||
| Environmental & Socio-Cultural Factors in Development | |||
| ‘Attachment’ factor in newborns | 00:08:00 | ||
| Socio-Cultural Factors in Child’s Development | 00:08:00 | ||
| Family & Schooling Factors in Development | |||
| The Role of Parenting in Child’s Development | 00:11:00 | ||
| Relationship Breakdown in the Family | 00:07:00 | ||
| Schooling Environment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Counselling Young Children | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cognitive and Emotional Development | |||
| Language & Cognitive Development | 00:07:00 | ||
| Emotions & Feelings | 00:06:00 | ||
| Socialising with others | 00:04:00 | ||
| Thank You and Good Bye! | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Child Psychology Course | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Child Psychology Course | 00:20:00 | ||
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