Certificate in Child Development
Increase your understanding, learn & grow
Starting a child development course is a great way to gather skills and information that could enhance your parenting experience. Discover basic child development from birth to three years, understand factors influencing child development and look at cognitive and language development stages. This child development course explores how nutrition affects child growth and development and considers morality and sexuality as developmental stages. Learn ways to aid development with pregnancy and pre-pregnancy food choices and grasp the primary goals of behaviour management. Enrol in a child development course to increase your knowledge of child developmental psychology.
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Course Duration
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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COURSE BENEFITS
- Discover theories on the stages of cognitive development
- Learn about different types of play and how each is important
- Examine differences between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles
- Develop knowledge around cognitive processes, memory & development
- Learn to nurture your child in ways that grow your confidence
- Study at your own place online – great for expectant or nursing parents
- Learn skills to help children grow & develop in positive ways
COURSE CONTENTS
- Child Development – Birth to Three Years
- Behaviour Management
- Introduction to Child Nutrition
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Nutrition in Infants
- Nutrition in Childhood
- Nutritional Concerns
- Healthy Eating Behaviour
- Issues with Obesity
- Diet Plans
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- The newborn infant
- States and senses of the infant
- Learning
- Emotions and Socialisation
- Cognitive development
- Language development
- Intelligence
- Socialisation – Part A
- Morality
- Child Sexuality
- Socialisation – Part B
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Why The Career Academy?
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
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This course costs £649 or only £25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 120 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
This course is a great addition to your CV when applying for jobs in the Child Care sector, as a Teacher, or for those wishing to pursue a career in Counselling.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 112 0911 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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A Certificate in Child Development at The Career Academy is a great starting point for anyone who wants to understand the unique psychology of child development.
