Child Development Courses and Certifications

Listening to young children: supporting transition

32 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Listening to young children: supporting transition, you will explore ways of listening to children in order to support their experiences of changes or transitions. Such ...

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

Professional relationships with young people

18 ratings at OpenLearn

In some people's eyes the development of relationships is a good end in itself, as it is in relationships that we express our humanity. Young people with few good-quality relationships in their ...

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

Primary science: supporting children’s learning

11 ratings at OpenLearn

Science is a key subject area in primary education curriculum frameworks. This free course, Primary science: supporting children's learning, provides an opportunity to consider your own ...

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

Physical and mental health for young children

6 ratings at OpenLearn

Practical strategies for adults to support and promote good physical and mental health in babies and young children, addressing current health concerns and global initiatives.

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

Children’s experiences with digital technologies

1 rating at OpenLearn

This free course, Children’s experiences with digital technologies, is an introduction to how children use digital technologies, such as mobile applications, digital games and computers, and what ...

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

Mothering in Crisis - Family, Disaster and Climate Change

Explore mothers' experiences of climate-fueled disasters, examining historical perspectives and contemporary challenges to understand family impacts and support needs in an era of environmental change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Re-engage Your Kids Post-COVID - Motivation and Parenting Strategies

Expert insights on re-engaging children post-COVID: Learn motivation strategies, parenting techniques, and developmental understanding to create positive change and support your child's growth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lego Foundation

Social Learning and Collaboration in School: Learning to thrive through play

2 reviews

Understand how children play to learn, and harness that power to develop their social and collaboration skills in your classroom.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

BES-121: Childhood and Growing Up

1 review

The Course offers an introduction to the study of childhood, child development and adolescence. It aims to make you think effectively about the developmental process of the child and the interplay of poverty, class and gender in child development.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lego Foundation

Coping with Changes: Social-Emotional Learning Through Play

1 review

Learn how to provide playful and engaging social emotional learning (SEL) support to children affected by COVID-19 disruption.

• FutureLearn
• 9 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Growth Mindset: How to Help Your Child Learn, Grow, Thrive (K-12)

1 review

If you think praising your child by telling them, "You're so smart" will help build their confidence and ensure their future success, think again. This course will open your eyes to what it really takes to help your child grow and thrive.

• Canvas Network
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Supporting Parents, Nurturing Kids - Challenges and Solutions in Modern Parenting

1 review

Explore strategies for supporting parents and nurturing children in today's challenging environment, addressing societal issues and highlighting the importance of early childhood development.

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

Khan Academy

How to Keep Your Child Learning and Happy at Home

1 review

Discover easy ways to boost learning for young children at home through everyday activities and play. Experts share tips on language, literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills development.

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

Autism and Neurodiversity: Building Your Child's Strengths

14 ratings at edX

Learn to recognise concerning behaviours, understand the diagnosis process, create a plan, build on strengths, and successfully advocate for your child.

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

Microcredential

Trauma and Mental Wellbeing in Young People

Understand youth mental wellbeing and develop strategies for promoting social and emotional strength in children and young people.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course