Child Development
£20 + VAT
This child development course will give you greater insight into child development from conception through to 12 years old, including key developmental milestones for each age. You will also learn why a good level of development is so important in helping shape young people, as well as what can happen if a child does not have good levels of development and what the implications can be later in life.
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Course Description
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All about this Child Development course
This course will give you greater insight into child development, including child development from conception to 12 months. 12 months to two years. Three years to six years and seven to twelve years.
You will explore what factors can contribute to healthy development and what factors can contribute to unhealthy development. You will look at what the implications can be in later life and why a good level of development is so important in helping to shape young people.
After completing this course you will have detailed knowledge on developmental milestones from birth – twelve years.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Covers from conception to twelve years old
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 – Introduction to child development – In the first unit you will cover what child development is, why a good level of development is so important in helping to shape young people. What can happen if a child does not have good levels of development and finally what the implications can be in later life.
- Unit 2 – Child development from conception to 12 months – In this unit you will explore the development of the foetus from conception. You will also look at child development from birth to 6 months, including explain the primitive reflexes. You will then explore the physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavioural development of babies from birth the 6 months and for infants from 7 to 12 months.
- Unit 3 – Child development from 12 months to 2 years – In this unit you will explore the physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavioural development of toddlers aged 12 to 18 months and 18 months to 24 months.
- Unit 4 – Child development from 3 to 6 years – Throughout this unit you will explore the physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavioural development of toddlers aged 3 years, aged 4 years and finally aged 5-6 years.
- Unit 5 – Child development from 7 to 12 years – In the final unit of the course, you will explore the years which range from children in Year 3 in primary school to Year 8 in secondary school and see huge changes in certain aspects of their lives, including puberty and moving from primary to secondary school. You will also explore the physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional and behavioural development of children aged 7-12 years.
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“The learner is able to take a break and go back to the training at any time. The certificate is easy to download and a printed version is also posted to the learner. The quiz at the end really tests the learner’s knowledge to evidence they have learnt what is expected.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Child Development course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Child Development course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Child Development course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
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