120 hours / 6 months
Certificate Course
$170 USD / £140 GBP / ₹11,800 INR
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London College of Teachers (UK) · Child Development & Psychology
Child Psychology Courses
Online Certificate and Diploma study in child psychology, developmental characteristics, learning processes, child psychiatric concerns, safety, health and related topics.
Study modeOnline / self-paced Duration120 hours / 6 months Options2 published options
Programme Overview
Programme overview, study structure and entry information.
Review the programme structure, entry requirements, assessment and fees alongside your existing qualifications, experience and professional goals before choosing this course.
The Child Psychology pathway is designed to help adults working with children understand development, learning and behavioural or emotional concerns more effectively.
The current LCT UK page publishes a five-module Certificate and a more extensive eleven-module Diploma.
Fees, Duration & Eligibility
Programme options
Programme information updated 8 August 2026. Confirm the final payable amount and any entry conditions before payment.
Published INR prices include GST where the original LCT UK page states this. Degree-programme fees are shown in EUR where published. Pricing, taxes, certification and graduation charges can change.
Who is this course for?Teachers, caregivers, parents and education professionals who want a stronger understanding of child development and psychology.
How to decide if this course fits your goal
Child psychology training can help educators interpret behaviour and development more thoughtfully, but it does not make a learner a clinical psychologist. The educational value lies in understanding developmental patterns, motivation, relationships, emotions and learning in ways that improve teaching and support.
Use the course to ask better questions about a child’s context and needs rather than to attach labels. Good educational observation describes what is seen, considers multiple explanations and refers concerns when specialist assessment is appropriate.
What you should be able to do after the course
- Relate behaviour and learning to developmental stages and context.
- Observe children more systematically and describe concerns objectively.
- Use age-appropriate communication and support strategies.
- Recognise the limits of educator-led interpretation and the need for referral.
- Apply psychological concepts to classroom planning without making clinical claims.
Before you enrol
- Decide whether you need educational child-development knowledge or a regulated psychology qualification.
- Check local professional-title rules before using terms such as psychologist or therapist.
- Pair the course with practical classroom or child-support experience wherever possible.
Curriculum
- Developmental characteristics during the preschool years
- Learning processes in children
- Core child psychology concepts
- Child psychiatric disorders at Diploma level
- Safety measures
- Mother and child health and hygiene
- Additional developmental and behavioural topics across the Diploma modules
Assessment
- The courses are divided into modules.
- Each module includes MCQs.
- Correct answers are provided after learners attempt the questions.
How it works
- Apply and enrol online.
- Access the course modules.
- Complete module study and MCQ assessments.
- Progress through the required content.
- Certification follows successful completion.
Professional-scope note
Child psychology professional-development study does not authorise diagnosis, psychological testing, therapy or regulated clinical practice. Those activities require the qualifications and registration specified by the relevant jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
What levels are available in Child Psychology?
The current programme information publishes a 120-hour Certificate and a 200-hour Diploma.
How much do the courses cost?
The published fee is $170 / £140 / ₹11,800 for the Certificate and $250 / £210 / ₹17,700 for the Diploma, plus the listed fast-track charge if selected.
What is included in the curriculum?
Topics include developmental characteristics, learning processes and child psychology, with the Diploma extending into child psychiatric disorders, safety, and mother-and-child health and hygiene.
Is this a clinical psychology qualification?
No. It is professional-development education. Clinical psychology, diagnosis and therapy are regulated activities in many jurisdictions.
Next step
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