Child Development Courses and Certifications

Identifying and Responding to Developmental Delay in Young Children

This course will provide the knowledge and tools for the primary care clinician to identify children at risk for developmental delays, and to refer them for appropriate therapeutic and diagnostic services.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Child Development: How Does a Child Make Progress? - Lesson 7b

Explore the developmental journey of children, examining key factors and milestones that contribute to their growth and advancement.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CCAP Pre-service Orientation - (4hrs)

1143 ratings at Udemy

Comprehensive orientation for child care providers covering CCAP funding, legislative rules, marketing, mixed-age groups, and developmental progressions. Equips providers with essential knowledge for maintaining certification.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest III (103): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest III, covering physical education, child development, and arts. Engaging lessons and quizzes enhance understanding of key topics for exam success.

• Study.com
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Child Development Associate (CDA) Family: Study Guide & Practice

Comprehensive guide for Child Development Associate exam preparation, covering safety, health, nutrition, learning environments, child development, and professional practices in childcare settings.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Child Development Associate (CDA) Infant & Toddler: Study Guide & Practice

Comprehensive guide for CDA Infant & Toddler exam, covering safety, health, development, and management in childcare settings. Includes quizzes to track progress through 15 chapters.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

CSET Multiple Subjects: Practice and Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation guide covering diverse subjects for aspiring educators, including language arts, social studies, science, math, physical education, child development, and arts.

• Study.com
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Play, learning and the brain

37 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Play, learning and the brain, examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Supporting children's development

16 ratings at OpenLearn

Supporting children’s development is an introductory course for anyone who is interested in children’s development, especially support staff in schools, such as teaching assistants. It builds on ...

• OpenLearn
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Minds of Children - Understanding Infant Intelligence and Consciousness

Explore how children's prolonged dependency fosters unique human consciousness, learning abilities, and moral understanding, challenging traditional views on infant cognition and development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prin of Infant-Toddler Caregiv

Explore principles of infant-toddler care, covering development, curriculum planning, health, safety, and licensing regulations for effective caregiving and program management.

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course

Child, Family and Community Interrelationships

Explore societal impacts on child development, focusing on family, school, and community interrelationships. Gain insights into socialization, identity formation, and fostering empowering relationships.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Child Growth and Dev

Explore major developmental milestones from conception to adolescence, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects through non-judgmental observation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Develop Psych:Child/Adol

Explore human development from conception to adolescence, examining physical, social, and cognitive growth through contemporary research and theory.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN

Explore principles of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education, focusing on relationships, interactions, and strategies supporting child development.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course