Child Exploitation Awareness Certificate Online Course

Learn to recognise, understand, and respond to child exploitation with expert-led online training.

Overview:

Child exploitation continues to be one of the most alarming and under-identified issues affecting vulnerable young people. This fully online certificate course offers clear, structured knowledge about various forms of child exploitation—what they are, how they occur, and how to respond appropriately. Whether it’s child trafficking, labour abuse, or other exploitative acts, this course is designed to help you grasp these serious matters without unnecessary jargon or fluff.

Through five focused modules, you'll gain insight into the key concepts and warning signs tied to exploitation and learn how to recognise patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. Delivered in a straightforward, digestible format, the course ensures that even sensitive subjects are presented responsibly and professionally—so you’re better prepared to support awareness and action where it’s needed most.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the definition and types of child exploitation clearly.
• Recognise early signs of different forms of child exploitation.
• Learn the basics of child trafficking and its global impact.
• Identify indicators of child labour exploitation effectively.
• Know appropriate steps to take when exploitation is suspected.
• Gain awareness of policies supporting child exploitation prevention.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Understanding Child Exploitation
• Module 2: Recognising Child Exploitation
• Module 3: Understanding Child Trafficking
• Module 4: Child Labour Exploitation
• Module 5: Responding to Child Exploitation

Who is this Course For:

• Teachers and school staff looking to boost safeguarding knowledge.
• Social workers aiming to improve child protection awareness.
• Police officers involved in child safeguarding or investigations.
• Youth workers engaging with at-risk young people regularly.
• NGO staff dealing with children in vulnerable environments.
• Legal professionals working in child and family law sectors.
• Child helpline or support service staff across the UK.
• Anyone interested in tackling child exploitation through awareness.

Career Path:

• Safeguarding Officer – £28,000–£36,000 annually
• Child Protection Social Worker – £32,000–£42,000 annually
• Anti-Trafficking Caseworker – £26,000–£34,000 annually
• Youth Support Worker – £23,000–£31,000 annually
• Family Liaison Officer – £24,000–£33,000 annually
• Policy Advisor (Child Welfare) – £35,000–£48,000 annually