Child psychology explores cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence, helping caregivers and educators understand behaviour, support wellbeing, nurture learning, and create positive environments for healthy, confident growth.
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Child psychology is a vital field that studies child development, behaviour, emotions, learning, growth, and cognition from infancy to adolescence. This course explores how children think, feel, and respond to the world. It also introduces assessment methods, therapy approaches, and effective parenting strategies for healthy psychological development and wellbeing in modern contexts of education and care.
Child psychology curriculum covers developmental theories, cognitive and emotional growth, communication and language development, and socio-cultural influences on behaviour. It includes modules on disabilities, special needs care, self-esteem, and school environment factors. It includes modules on structured assessment techniques and practical applications to understand child learning patterns and developmental challenges effectively.
Child psychology prepares learners for careers in therapy, parenting guidance, education, and child assessment. It focuses on understanding emotions, cognition, behaviour, and developmental stages from infancy to adolescence. The program strengthens skills in applied psychology, supporting healthy growth and learning outcomes in children through evidence-based psychological practices and interventions 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.
Studying Child Psychology provides valuable insight into how children think, learn, and develop emotionally and socially. It is highly relevant for careers in education, childcare, and mental health, where understanding behaviour is essential for effective support.
This qualification helps learners explore developmental stages, cognitive growth, and behavioural influences. It strengthens observational and analytical skills, supporting better communication with children and improving professional practice in child-focused environments and support services.
The Child Psychology course has a total study time of 9 hours, 50 minutes. Learners can complete the programme at a flexible pace, allowing them to develop a strong understanding of child development, behaviour, and psychological principles while balancing study with other personal or professional commitments.
The Child Psychology course requirements are simple and accessible for all learners. A basic interest in child development, behavior, and mental health is helpful but not mandatory. The course is delivered online, requiring only a stable internet connection and a digital device, allowing flexible and self-paced learning from any location.
Child psychology is the study of how children think, feel, behave, and develop from birth through adolescence.
It helps understand children’s emotional and behavioural needs, supporting their healthy development and wellbeing.
It includes behaviour, learning, emotions, social development, and mental health in children.
It is studied by psychologists, teachers, childcare workers, and anyone working with children.
Family environment, education, health, relationships, and life experiences all play an important role.
| Module 01: Basics of Child Psychology | |||
| What is Child Psychology? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Defining Children and Childhood | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 02: Child Development Theories | |||
| Personality (Psychosocial) Development Theories | 00:05:00 | ||
| Growth & Development Theories | 00:05:00 | ||
| Cognitive (Intellectual) Development Theories | 00:05:00 | ||
| Social Learning Theories | 00:10:00 | ||
| Moral Reasoning Theories | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Factors That Influence Development | |||
| Genetic Influences in Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Influence of Attachment | 00:10:00 | ||
| Influence of Gender | 00:15:00 | ||
| Nutrition and Child Development | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 04: Different Types of Child Development | |||
| Physical Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Cognitive Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Social and Emotional Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Moral and Ethical Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 05: Communication and Language Development | |||
| Promoting Communication Development | 00:20:00 | ||
| The Development of Language | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 06: Difficulties, Disabilities and Disorders | |||
| Difficulties in language development | 00:05:00 | ||
| Learning Disability | 00:20:00 | ||
| Behavioural Disorders | 00:10:00 | ||
| Phases of Grief | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 07: Caring Children With Special Needs | |||
| Caring for Children with Feeding and Communication Differences | 00:20:00 | ||
| Caring for Children with Mobility Differences | 00:05:00 | ||
| Caring for The Child with Special Social and Emotional Needs | 00:15:00 | ||
| How to Care for Children with Complex Needs? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 08: Understanding the Role of a Child Psychologist | |||
| High Intelligence & School Psychology | 00:15:00 | ||
| Roles and Responsibilities of an Educational Psychologist | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 09: Self Esteem & Confidence | |||
| Why self-esteem matters and How to Nurture it? | 00:10:00 | ||
| Confidence | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 10: Child Psychology - Applied | |||
| What is ‘Child Psychology’? | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Role of Child Psychologist | 00:06:00 | ||
| Where do Child Psychologists Work | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 11: Child Psychology - Theoretical Approach | |||
| Why do we need to learn theories? | 00:08:00 | ||
| Developmental Theories: What we are born with | 00:09:00 | ||
| Development Environment | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 12: Environmental & Socio-Cultural and Family & Schooling Factors in Development | |||
| ‘Attachment’ factor in newborns | 00:08:00 | ||
| Socio-Cultural Factors in Child’s Development | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 13: 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 | ||
| Module 14: Babies from Birth to One Year | |||
| About the Course and your Tutor | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| The Importance of Bonding | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Social and Emotional development: from birth to 1 yr | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Innate Reflexes of Newborn Babies | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Benefits of Testing at ‘Milestones’ | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 15: Stages and Sequences of Social and Emotional Development | |||
| The Importance of Social and Emotional Development | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Ages and Stages that Children go through | 00:12:00 | ||
| The Main theories in Developmental Psychology | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Importance of Positive Role Models | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Barriers to Achieving the ‘Milestones’ | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Importance of Unconditional Love | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 16: Language and Linguistic Skills Development | |||
| Forms of communication | 00:05:00 | ||
| What is ‘Pre-linguistic’ form of communication | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Active and the Passive Communication | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Importance of Opportunities in Development of the Skills | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Importance of Body Language | 00:06:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Child Psychology | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Child Psychology | 00:20:00 | ||
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