cERTIFICATE OF psychology
Course Overview
Would you like to learn more about psychology? Are you interested in starting a career in psychology, or maybe you want to learn the skills to complement your current role?
Whatever your goal, the Certificate of Psychology course is a great way to get started.
This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of psychology and provides a solid foundation for further studies in psychology.  Australian Online Courses’ Certificate of Psychology course teaches you about the nature and scope of psychology, biological and environmental effects on behaviour, personality, consciousness, perception, needs, drives and motivation. Plus, as your course is delivered online, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle.
Topics
- The nature and scope of psychology
- Careers in psychology
- Introduction to statistics
- Biological basis of behaviour
- Nature versus nurture
- Sensation, perception and consciousness
- Learning
- Personality
- Human development
- Motivation and emotion
- Thinking and intelligence
- Introduction to social psychology
- Stress, health and work
- Psychological disorders
- Therapy
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Assessment
Assignment-based
Course Duration
12 month enrolment period, with extensions available. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks. Students can complete their course more quickly or at a more leisurely pace depending on work and other commitments.
Fees
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