Take steps to become a clinical child psychologist and learn about the mental, social and emotional development of children in this Child Psychology – Level 5 course.
Develop your understanding of childhood development and child and adolescent psychology through real-world practical exercises and case studies. This child psychology course explores early childhood psychological development theories in-depth and can be studied part-time or full-time.
You will also gain insight into how genetics play a role in mental and physical development, as well as how various learning disabilities and behavioural disorders impair a child’s cognitive skills.
Learning Objectives of our Child Psychology Course
- Gain a thorough understanding of the modern child psychology profession
- Develop your understanding of behaviour and theories that explain the complexities of child interactions
- Obtain a comprehensive knowledge of attachment theory and its importance
- Discover various factors that can positively and negatively influence the development
- Learn to deal with a range of common emotional and developmental issues
- Gain advanced knowledge of childhood communication and language development
- Boost your confidence to identify and work with problems in infancy, childhood and adolescence
- Get a deeper understanding of moral and ethical development in children
- Sharpen your skills and talents to be put to use in a real-life working environment
Who is this Child Psychology Course for?
Our Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 is ideal for those who currently work in this field and have prior experience in a related role. Those who have been newly promoted and wish to develop their practical knowledge will also find this course extremely useful for their career progression.
This advanced diploma provides expert industry information that can be studied at your convenience and in your own time, to work around your day-to-day schedule. On successful completion, you will receive an endorsed certificate of achievement, as proof of your new skills.
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- A good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT.
Endorsement
This course is Quality Licence Scheme endorsed. So you’ll not need to worry about high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement by paying the fee of £108. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.
Certificate of Completion from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £4.99 and the hard copy for £9.99. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £12.99.
Career path
There are many career paths to take in the field of child psychology, including, but not limited to the following roles:
- Behavioural Development Specialist
- Caseworker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Cognitive Behaviourist
- Child Counsellor
- Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Occupational Therapist
- Program Director
- Child Psychologist
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Basics of Child Psychology | |||
What is Child Psychology? | 00:20:00 | ||
Defining Children and Childhood | 00:30:00 | ||
Assessment Module 01 | |||
Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 02: Child Development Theories | |||
Personality (Psychosocial) Development Theories | 00:20:00 | ||
Growth & Development Theories | 00:15:00 | ||
Cognitive (Intellectual) Development Theories | 00:30:00 | ||
Social Learning Theories | 00:30:00 | ||
Moral Reasoning Theories | 00:30:00 | ||
Assessment Module 02 | |||
Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 03: Factors That Influence Development | |||
Genetic Influences in Development | 00:30:00 | ||
Influence of Attachment | 00:20:00 | ||
Influence of Gender | 00:30:00 | ||
Nutrition and Child Development | 00:45:00 | ||
Assessment Module 03 | |||
Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 04: Different Types of Child Development | |||
Physical Development | 00:20:00 | ||
Cognitive Development | 00:30:00 | ||
Social and Emotional Development | 00:30:00 | ||
Moral and Ethical Development | 00:15:00 | ||
Assessment Module 04 | |||
Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 05: Communication and Language Development | |||
Promoting Communication Development | 00:20:00 | ||
The Development of Language | 00:10:00 | ||
Assessment Module 05 | |||
Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 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 | ||
Assessment Module 06 | |||
Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 07: Caring Children With Special Needs | |||
Caring for Children with Feeding and Communication Differences | 00:10:00 | ||
Caring for Children with Mobility Differences | 00:05:00 | ||
Caring for The Child with Special Social and Emotional Needs | 00:10:00 | ||
How to Care for Children with Complex Needs? | 00:10:00 | ||
Assessment Module 07 | |||
Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 08: Understanding the Role of a Child Psychologist | |||
High Intelligence & School Psychology | 00:05:00 | ||
Roles and Responsibilities of an Educational Psychologist | 00:05:00 | ||
Assessment Module 08 | |||
Module 08 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 09: Self Esteem & Confidence | |||
Why self-esteem matters and How to Nurture it? | 00:05:00 | ||
Confidence | 00:05:00 | ||
Assessment Module 09 | |||
Module 09 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | ||
Assessment Module 10 | |||
Module 10 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | ||
Assessment Module 11 | |||
Module 11 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Module 12: Environmental & Socio-Cultural and Family & Schooling Factors in Development | |||
‘Attachment’ factor in newborns | 00:09:00 | ||
Socio-Cultural Factors in Child’s Development | 00:08:00 | ||
Assessment Module 12 | |||
Module 12 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | ||
Assessment Module 13 | |||
Module 13 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | ||
Assessment Module 14 | |||
Module 14 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | 00:07:00 | ||
The Barriers to Achieving the ‘Milestones’ | 00:07:00 | ||
The Importance of Unconditional Love | 00:06:00 | ||
Assessment Module 15 | |||
Module 15 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
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 | ||
Assessment Module 16 | |||
Module 16 Final Quiz Exam – Child Psychology | 00:10:00 | ||
Resources | |||
Resources – Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 | 00:00:00 | ||
Recommended Readings | |||
Recommended Readings – Child Psychology Diploma Level 5 | 6 days, 6 hours |

Child Psychology Diploma Level 5
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