14 Psychology and Behavioral Science Certificate Programs in United Kingdom

Through this 100% online and part-time CertHE Psychology you will gain an understanding of how people think and what makes them tick. In this short course, you will study the science behind the mind, brain, and behaviour. You will learn about the different fields within psychology and how their learnings can be applied to real-life situations, which can help you understand the thoughts and actions of people and groups. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. This course can be completed in as little as 16 months – and it’s easy to progress onto our BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology.

If you’re interested in psychology and would like to learn more or find out if it’s the right subject for you, this certificate could be the ideal starting point. You’ll learn about the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and how psychological research addresses real-life issues – including ageing, crime, education, employment, forensic science, mental health, relationships and much more.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and how psychology addresses real-life issues – such as the acceptability and effectiveness of computers and mobile devices. You will also explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes driven by the digital technologies that surround us. By combining the study of these popular and important disciplines, you will be equipped for further study leading to a wide range of possible careers.

The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice signals an important development for the adventure and therapy sectors, offering an innovative approach to defining and upholding professional standards for outdoor and adventure-based therapeutic practice.

This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.

This course has been designed for those who wish to pursue or advance their career in Sport Health and Fitness.

With early years care places in great demand across London, getting qualifications in child care can set you up for a rewarding and worthwhile career.

Whether you’re a parent wanting to gain more understanding of your child’s psychological development needs, a social worker, seeking specific counselling training to further their expertise in dealing with family situations involving children, or a professional educator needing to broaden knowledge of their charges’ psychology, this is for you.

The Early Years Educator Qualification is the must-have qualification. It is for all those wanting to work with children from birth to five years of age.

Trying the patience of parents is part of a child’s healthy and normal development, it’s a child’s way of practicing their independence. As difficult and frustrating as this may be for parents, these episodes often pass. Distressed behaviour in children is pro-longed and can take many forms – anger, lack of attention, physical and verbal abuse, reluctance to socialise, self-harm and risk of injury to themselves or others.

The Institute’s Foundation Course is aimed at those wanting to gain a deeper knowledge of psychoanalytic ideas and the ways in which they are applied in clinical work. This course is a good option if you are thinking about future training in psychoanalysis – but also if you are just interested in psychoanalytic thinking and clinical experience.

Throughout this qualification, you will gain an understanding of the spectrum of autistic disorders and how they can affect people in a variety of ways, as well as exploring the importance of using a person-centred approach to provide support.

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The CertEd (PCE) Post-Compulsory Education program is designed for those interested in working in adult, further, or post-compulsory education settings. It offers a clear pathway for educators who wan...