Certificate in Child Developmental Psychology

NFQ Level

Delivery

Blended

Duration

12 weeks

Fees

€360

Start

September

Award

Special Purpose

The Certificate in Child Developmental Psychology offers the chance to study the psychological needs of infants, toddlers and young children and how the family and other social contexts that influence the development of these individuals. It is targeted towards learners who need flexible options for upskilling and CPD such as teachers, counsellors, medical professionals, social workers, educators and childcare workers.

Credits: 10 ECTS

Delivery: Course will be delivered on Tuesday evenings week commencing 14th September 2026 (subject to change). Onsite orientation will be held on Tuesday 8th September in Carlow.

Delivery mode: On-site: 8% | Synchronous online: 92%. See our Blended Learning FAQs for more details.

Course Structure

The Certificate in Child Developmental Psychology examines the development of the child from conception to infancy, toddlerhood and early childhood. Over the course of 12 weeks, learners explore how the child can be viewed in the microcosm of the home and immediate family, the mesosystem of schools, church and community, and the macro system of culture, religion, economics and education.

The course covers key topics such as:

The History of child developmental psychology
Developmental Processes and Periods
Foetal Development
Theories of Development
The Developing Individual: The nature of Moral Development
Developing in Context: The Child in the Family
Development in Context: The Child in the Peer Group
Development in Context: The Child in Society

Orientation in week one will be on-site.

Delivery mode: On-site: 8% | Synchronous online: 92%. See our Blended Learning FAQs for more details.

Requirements & Fees

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be resident in Ireland and at least 18 years old at course commencement, in accordance with Carlow College Admission Guidelines and Procedures for Part-Time Learners

Fees

Course fees are €360 including Protection of Enrolled Learner (PEL) and payable at registration.

Applications

Bookings for September 2026 intake are now open – book your place here.

Closing date for bookings is Thursday, 6th August or when places are filled.