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Child Psychology

How children think, feel and grow: the professional's foundation

4.785 ratings · 1,805 learnersBy Talent Frontier

Overview

A fascinating, practical tour of child psychology: cognitive and emotional development, attachment, play, resilience, and how adversity shapes young minds, with direct applications for anyone raising or working with children.

Why this course matters

Psychology literacy underpins every education and childcare career, and transforms parenting. It is the 'why' behind every technique in the field.

What you'll learn

Trace cognitive development from infancy to adolescence
Explain attachment and its lifelong influence
Understand emotional development and regulation
Recognise the impact of adversity and build resilience
Apply psychology to real teaching and care decisions

Who this course is for

  • Aspiring teaching and learning support assistants
  • Parents and guardians who want to support children better
  • School staff formalising their skills with a certificate

Career opportunities

  • Education & Childcare roles
  • Child support services
  • Foundation for psychology study
  • Informed parenting

Requirements

  • No teaching background required
  • A genuine interest in how children learn

Course curriculum

4 sessions · 13 lessons · 14 hours · lessons marked “Free preview” are open to everyone

About the provider

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Course provider

Talent Frontier courses are built backwards from real job requirements by our curriculum team, working with practitioners in each field. Every course is practical, assessment-backed, and kept up to date so what you learn is what employers actually hire for.

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Certificate of completion

Pass the final assessment and earn a verifiable Talent Frontier certificate with a unique serial number, ready for your CV and LinkedIn profile.

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