Child Psychology Courses Online
Explore flexible Child Psychology courses online with eLearning College and develop a clearer understanding of children's development, behaviour and psychological growth.
The core pathway currently includes a Level 3 Certificate and a more extensive Level 5 Diploma. Both can be studied online. Course study is free, with optional certification available after successful completion for an additional fee. You can also browse all courses.
Compare Our Child Psychology Courses
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Course |
Level |
Current duration |
Main focus |
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Level 3 |
10 months |
Foundations of child development, social and emotional development, personality, language and moral development |
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Level 5 |
12 months |
Broader study of child development with additional behavioural and emotional topics |
Which Child Psychology Course Should You Choose?
The Level 3 Certificate is the more focused option, while the Level 5 Diploma provides the broader pathway. Review each syllabus and choose according to the areas you want to understand rather than selecting purely by course level.
What Can You Learn About Child Psychology?
Across the two programmes, learners can explore foundations of child psychology, influences on development, social and emotional development, personality, language, moral development and additional behavioural or emotional topics within the Diploma.
These are educational Child Psychology programmes. They do not qualify a learner to practise as a psychologist, diagnose mental-health or developmental conditions, or provide clinical psychological services.
Who Are These Courses For?
The courses may interest parents and carers, people working or volunteering with children, Teaching Assistants, education-support staff, childcare learners and people considering further study in psychology or child development. Current course pages list no entry requirements, but professional requirements for psychology, counselling, education and healthcare roles are separate.
Child Psychology, SEN or Childcare?
Child Psychology focuses on psychological, emotional, social and developmental processes. Special Educational Needs focuses more specifically on additional learning needs and educational support. If your interest is classroom support, explore our Teaching Assistant courses. For a specialist SEN route, see the Diploma in Special Educational Needs.
Free Study with Optional Certification
Course study is free. Optional certification can be requested after successful completion for an additional fee. You do not need to purchase a certificate or diploma to access or complete the programme.
To compare by study type, visit our certificate courses or diploma courses.
Flexible Online Study
Both core programmes are delivered online with ongoing start dates. If you are new to digital study, our eLearning guide explains the wider online-learning approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Child Psychology courses free?
Yes. Course study is free. Optional certification is available for an additional fee.
Which course is suitable for beginners?
The Level 3 Certificate is the more focused pathway and currently lists no entry requirements.
Will these courses qualify me as a psychologist?
No. They are educational programmes and are not professional psychology qualifications or licences to practise.
Do the courses cover child development?
Yes. Development is central to both programmes, including social, emotional, personality, language and moral development.
Do I have to purchase certification?
No. Certification is optional.
Choose Your Child Psychology Course
Start with the Level 3 Certificate in Child Psychology for focused study or explore the Level 5 Diploma in Child Psychology for the broader programme.
