Gain essential child psychology insight with this fully online diploma course.
Overview:
Understanding how a child thinks may not be magic, but it does take method. This online Child Psychology Diploma takes you through key developmental stages, emotional patterns, and behavioural theories with a healthy mix of science and common sense (minus the crayons).
Explore cognitive growth, attachment, learning processes and more—all without having to navigate a soft play area. Ideal for those curious about what makes children tick, speak, sulk or suddenly scream for biscuits.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand major psychological theories of child development.
- Explore emotional, cognitive and behavioural growth stages.
- Examine childhood disorders and early intervention strategies.
- Learn about family influence on child personality formation.
- Study the impact of play, school and peer relationships.
- Interpret developmental milestones across age groups.
Who is this Course For
- Parents interested in understanding child behaviour better.
- Teaching assistants seeking structured psychological knowledge.
- Aspiring counsellors exploring early behavioural development.
- Social workers adding to their professional development portfolio.
- Psychology students looking for an online refresher.
- Authors writing child-centred content for publication.
- Nursery staff or nannies seeking theoretical grounding.
- Curious learners fascinated by the developing human mind.
Career Path
- Child Psychologist – £43,000 average salary
- Teaching Assistant – £18,500 average salary
- SEN Coordinator – £34,000 average salary
- Early Years Practitioner – £20,000 average salary
- Youth Worker – £26,000 average salary
- Educational Support Worker – £24,000 average salary
