The Certified Diploma in Child Development Course helps you understand how children grow and learn during their early years. You will explore physical, mental, and social milestones and learn how to spot any delays in development. This course gives you the skills to support a child’s journey from birth through important stages of life. Whether you're a parent, carer, or professional, you’ll learn how to help children reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.Course Curriculum
✓ Understand basic stages of child development.
✓ Recognise expected milestones for different ages.
✓ Identify gross and fine motor skills.
✓ Understand how children develop speech and language.
✓ Learn how thinking and learning skills grow over time.
✓ Support healthy social interactions in children.
✓ Spot early signs of developmental delays.
✓ Respond in helpful ways when a child needs extra support.
✓ Work with parents and professionals for better outcomes.
✓ Build confidence in supporting a child’s development.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic stages of child development.
- Recognise expected milestones for different ages.
- Identify gross and fine motor skills.
- Understand how children develop speech and language.
- Learn how thinking and learning skills grow over time.
- Support healthy social interactions in children.
- Spot early signs of developmental delays.
- Respond in helpful ways when a child needs extra support.
- Work with parents and professionals for better outcomes.
- Build confidence in supporting a child’s development.
Who is this course for?This course is perfect for parents, carers, early years workers, teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone who wants to understand child development better. It’s also ideal for those looking to start a career in childcare or education.Eligibility RequirementsYou don’t need any previous experience or qualifications. Anyone with an interest in children’s development can join and start learning right away.Career PathAfter completing this course, you can explore roles such as childcare worker, teaching assistant, nursery staff, SEN support assistant, or child development consultant. You can also use this knowledge to improve your work as a parent, carer, or educator.
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