About the course

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of infant development during the crucial first year of life?

Our Developmental Psychology: The First Year of Life course offers an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of how babies grow, learn, and form connections in their earliest months. This comprehensive course is specifically designed for maternity nurse practitioners, early years and childcare professionals, and parents who are passionate about supporting healthy infant development.

Throughout this course, you’ll gain valuable insights into the cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical milestones that shape a baby’s first year. From understanding how newborns perceive the world through their senses, to exploring early brain development and attachment theories, this course equips you with both the scientific knowledge and practical strategies to enhance infant care.

This course combines cutting-edge research in developmental psychology with real-world applications for anyone working with young children. Whether you are a childcare professional, maternity nurse, or a parent wanting to understand your baby’s development better, this course provides essential knowledge and confidence.

How it works

  • Complete the course at your own pace.
  • The progress is auomatically saved, allowing you to leave and return as needed.
  • This is an assessment based course so you will need to complete a quiz to complete the course.
  • Your certificate is  accessible for download or retrieval, at any time.
  • The certificate remains valid for 3 years.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Developmental Psychology

    2. Using the platform

    3. Using Mobile application

    4. Course Content

    5. Need help?

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Understanding science

    3. The brain

    4. Visual and auditory perception

    5. All you need is love

    6. Normal vs abnormal development

    7. Learning theories

    1. Developmental psychology: Quiz

    1. Final thoughts

    2. Receive your certificate

About this course

  • £125.00
  • 15 lessons

Meet your Trainer

Psychologist and Social Scientist Marija Lobanova

Dr Marija Lobanova Knight is a scientist and educator with over 13 years of university teaching experience in Psychology and Social Sciences. She specialises in making complex psychological and neuroscientific theories accessible, developing courses on child development and neuroscience. Her work is shaped by both research and her experience as a mother, offering practical insights into attachment, communication, and early emotional development.

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